Cafés
Baller Coffee at the Ball Game?
Take me out to the ball game Take me out to the fair Buy me some peanuts and a pour-over… OK, so my quick rewrite of the song doesn’t work too well… But you get […]
Articles by Sarah
Barista Magazine's Humpday Giveaway
A Helluva Humpday Gift
When my spirits are low, like they are this week from the untimely and incredibly tragic loss of not one but two incredible women from our barista community ”Christina Furr and Emelyne Smith ”I’m buoyed […]
Barista Jams and Events
So You Wanna Host A Barista Jam?
I’m always excited at this time of year, because it’s when Nathan Howes of Billings, Montana, contacts me about the annual Montana Barista Jam he coordinates. I remember the first time Nathan emailed me ”it […]
In memoriam
Remembering Emelyne Smith
My heart broke clear in half when I learned that bright, sweet Emelyne Smith had taken her own life last Wednesday in New York City. She was only 31 years old. I got to know […]
Specialty Coffee Show on Red Square
Wanted: Some of the Best Baristas on the Planet
I’ve had the joy to attend the Specialty Coffee Show on Red Square in Moscow for the past two years, and I’m delighted (and soooo excited) to be heading back again next week for my […]
Thursday Night Throwdown
Hot August Nights: TNTNW Hits Olympia Coffee Roasting
We are so delighted to be a sponsor of the TNTNW (that’s Thursday Night Throwdown Northwest) series, which has been incredibly well-organized and consistently draws a huge turnout, and just recently celebrated its second birthday! […]
Media
Introducing “Caffeination”: A Coffee Road Trip You Want to Go On
With all the weird coffee movies and TV shows out there, I’m always skeptical when someone tells me they’re working on a new one; so far I don’t think anyone’s gotten it really right. But […]
Competitions
Baltimore Signature Beverage Contest Winner Shares Her Secrets
I was thrilled when Barista Magazine was asked to be a part of the Baltimore Signature Coffee Throwdown, which was held on August 18 at Johnny’s Downstairs in Baltimore, Maryland. I just love it when […]
Cafés
Big Growth Spurt In Portland Cafe Scene
While the Barista Mag crew was at BARISTA on Alberta in Portland for a photo shoot yesterday, I chatted with owner Billy Wilson about the progress of his fourth cafe, due to open in October […]
Barista Magazine's Humpday Giveaway
Another Insane Humpday Prize Headed Your Way
See how much we love you guys? Our friends at Stumptown Coffee Roasters gave us a complete set of the brand new, freakin’ cool, Poler Stuff & Stumptown Camp Coffee Kit, and we’re giving it […]