Articles by Sarah

About Sarah

Sarah Allen (she/her) is co-founder and editor of Barista Magazine, the international trade magazine for coffee professionals. A passionate advocate for baristas, quality, and the coffee community, Sarah has traveled widely to research stories, interact with readers, and present on a variety of topics affecting specialty coffee. She also loves animals, swimming, ice cream, and living in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to the August + September 2022 Issue of Barista Magazine

August 1, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

A cover feature with Nebraska’s Jasmin McGinnis, improving online marketplaces, building seasonal drinks, how to find a roaster, and much more all in the new issue! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Welcome to our new issue […]

Shift Drink Pop-Up Events by Counter Culture Unite Community for a Cause

July 28, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

In the pandemic’s wake, Counter Culture repurposes training centers to serve community through monthly Shift Drink events. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Counter Culture Coffee Through the misery and loneliness of the global […]

Women Producers and Roasters to Come Together in Costa Rica for Unique Conference

July 22, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

The Womxn-POWERed Coffee Summit looks to create lasting bonds between women producers, roasters, and coffee professionals. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Bean Voyage While on a trip in 2014 to co-organize a project […]

Ghirardelli Barista Chips Challenge Rewards Winner with $1,000 (and More) Based on Your Votes

July 11, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We partnered with Ghirardelli to bring you original recipes from six outstanding coffee pros inspired by Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Barista Chips. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t like […]

Put a Unique Spin on Your Summer Drink Menu

June 3, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

The team at Monin offers some tips to help your hot-weather drinks stand out. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Monin When summer and flip-flop weather are truly upon us, who doesn’t love an […]

Licor 43 to Host Sixth Bartenders & Baristas Challenge with Finals in the Canary Islands

June 2, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

The competition will task coffee and cocktail professionals from around the world with showing off their expertise and imagination while pairing Licor 43 with coffee. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Licor 43 The […]

Welcome to the June + July 2022 Issue of Barista Magazine

June 1, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

A cover feature with Indonesia’s Mikael Jasin, building on sustainability efforts, creating great café flow, a cold-brew compendium, and much more all in the new issue! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Welcome to our new […]

The Ally Coffee Champs Trip Is Back and Headed for Brazil

May 31, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

Multiple world champions are confirmed to attend the 2022 trip, courtesy of Ally Coffee. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Sarah Allen / courtesy of Ally Coffee Let’s be real: It was kind of nice […]

10 Minutes ith Maurizio Giuli: Part Two

April 5, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We finish our interview with longtime coffee professional and Simonelli Group team member Maurizio Giuli by discussing the progression of barista culture and his fascination with coffee research. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]

10 Minutes with Maurizio Giuli: Part One

April 4, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We chat with Maurizio Giuli, a longtime executive at Simonelli Group, about his lifelong commitment to the coffee world, and the well-being of the baristas who make it possible. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos […]