Chris Ryan, Author at Barista Magazine Online

Title headline says new report looks at COVID-19's effect on specialty coffee purchases.

New Report Analyzes COVID-19’s Effect on Specialty-Coffee Purchases

April 16, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The team behind the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide focuses on the impact of the pandemic in new industry tool. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide In the past […]

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SCA Launches Retail Summit for Coffee Businesses

April 12, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The two-day event featuring presentations and resources is free to attend. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association The COVID-19 pandemic has been immensely challenging to all in the specialty-coffee industry—especially […]

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Coffee Farmers Testing Digital Carbon Measurement in New Project

April 7, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The pilot, run by several organizations and based in three coffee-producing countries, is testing the use of the Cool Farm Tool to help farmers mitigate their climate risk. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo […]

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10 Minutes With Kellem Emanuele

February 25, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The former executive director of International Women’s Coffee Alliance talks about delivering change through coffee and her new role at Sustainable Harvest. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Sustainable Harvest Kellem Emanuele (she/her) […]

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10 Minutes With Joey Gleason

February 18, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The co-founder of Buckman Coffee Factory talks to us about discovering coffee and running a business during the pandemic. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Joey Gleason In 2015, Joey Gleason (she/her) and […]

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Cup of Excellence Focuses on Traceability with New Partnership

February 9, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The coffee-quality competition will work with scientific analysis company Oritain to build a global database to prove the origin of submitted coffees. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Alliance for Coffee Excellence Cup […]

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Industry-Driven Green-Coffee Price Guide Returns for Third Edition

January 26, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide’s latest version collects contract data from 81 roasters, importers, exporters, cooperatives, and producers from 20 different countries. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Images courtesy of Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide At […]

10 Minutes With Phillip White-Jackson

January 12, 2021 Chris Ryan Comments Off

We talk with the Houndstooth Coffee barista about discovering coffee, working during the pandemic, and much more. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Phillip White-Jackson Phillip White-Jackson was working at an insurance company […]

The Barista League: Online Adopts Reality-Show Feel for Season II

November 24, 2020 Chris Ryan Comments Off

The Barista League is back with another online edition that will amp its production value to provide a more engaging experience. […]

What to Expect at This Week’s Sensory Summit

November 11, 2020 Chris Ryan Comments Off

Brand-new information on coffee science, unique flavor experiences, and much more are in store for attendees of the Sensory Summit’s first virtual event. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Patrick Switzer courtesy of […]