A man pours coffee from a glass pitcher into a small cup for a festival attendee.
Events

Recap: No Filter Coffee Fest

The largest coffee gathering in the Southeastern U.S. returned to Charlotte, N.C. to caffeinate the Carolinas. BY ZECHARIAH MOSSSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photography by Emily Moss  No Filter Coffee Fest, the largest coffee gathering in […]

NKG Pace Partner Porttia Portis stands, smiling, in front of shelves full of boxes. Porttia has braids and glasses, wears black pants and a denim jacket over a brown top.
Diversity

10 Minutes With Porttia Portis

From barista to coffee educator: Porttia Portis talks about her plans after the NKG PACE program.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Porttia Portis NKG PACE is a quality-control training program designed to […]

A single persimmon fruit hangs from a tree branch. The fruit is small and orange with brownish leaves sticking out of the top. It looks something like an orange tomato or apricot.
Food and Drink

Know Your Ingredients: Persimmon

For many, the persimmon marks the arrival of autumn. The seasonal fruit has a storied legacy and makes a unique, fall-inspired addition to café menus.   BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Cover photo by Ricardo L […]