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.

Rest In Peace Christina Furr

August 19, 2013 Sarah 11

The way we come into contact with people through the specialty coffee industry is wild and wonderful: you can reach out to almost anyone armed with only your passion for coffee, and a certain trust […]

We Heart New Cafés: Meet Bluestone Lane in NYC

August 17, 2013 Sarah Comments Off

Barista Magazine loves cafes ”it’s kind of what we’re all about. So when we hear about a new cafe opening, we’re stoked! We want to help that new cafe owner tell the world about their […]

Moscow Coffee and Tea Expo 2013

Explaining the Vision for the Moscow Coffee and Tea Expo

August 16, 2013 Sarah Comments Off

In cooperation with the Moscow Coffee and Tea Expo for its 2013 event, Nuova Simonelli and Business Russia are launching a unique educational program called Coffeeducation League ”Russia 2013. Coffeeducation League ”Russia 2013 was born […]

It’s Gonna Be A Bangin’ Barista Nation L.A.!

August 14, 2013 Sarah Comments Off

There’s so much happening in specialty coffee in Los Angeles these days. I know I said that exact same thing last year when I was blogging about Barista Nation L.A., but the area is just […]

Let’s Play Barista Magazine’s Humpday Giveaway! #25 (August 14, 2013 Edition)

August 14, 2013 Sarah 236

That’s right, folks ”this is the 25th week we’ve done Humpday Giveaway here on Barista Magazine’s blog. And it continues to be so much fun! Our industry friends have hooked us up with so many […]

Meet the ROK, Tomorrow’s Amazing Humpday Giveaway Prize

August 13, 2013 Sarah Comments Off

I’ve been chatting with Nick from Importika over the past few weeks about a pretty spectacular product Importika is distributing in the United States: the ROK Espresso Maker. I think it’s so cool. The […]

Rwanda COE Begins, Starbucks Gun Event Shut Out In Newtown, Billy Announces 4th Cafe, and Baristas Could be Replaced by Robots?

August 10, 2013 Sarah Comments Off

Lots of coffee stuff is going in our universe today! Here are some of the most interesting headlines… ¢ COE RWANDA INTERNATION JURY READIES FOR JUDGING: I was excited to see this photo on Facebook […]