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.

U.S. CoffeeChamps Qualifying Event in Reno Sends Lots of Talent Through to Nationals

December 12, 2017 Sarah 2

The first of two qualifying events for the U.S. Coffee Championships just unfolded over two fun days in Reno. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE * Rankings for the Barista, Cup Tasters, and Roaster contests that […]

U.S. Barista Champs Lem Butler and Kyle Ramage Open Up About New Roasting Company

August 18, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

We interview 2016 USBC Champ Lem Butler and 2017 USBC Champ Kyle Ramage about their just-announced North Carolina roaster and retail business, Black & White Coffee. Header photo by Jennifer Hall, @Jenn.hall.photo BY SARAH ALLEN […]

Remembering Skip Finley

August 3, 2017 Sarah 2

This is meant to be a tribute to Skip Finley, an exceptionally beloved member of the worldwide specialty-coffee community who passed on yesterday after a two-year battle with a particularly aggressive, vicious cancer. Those closest […]

Welcome to the August+September 2017 Issue of Barista Magazine!

August 1, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

We’re so excited to release the August+September 2017 issue of Barista Magazine today! It’s filled with fantastic writing, illustrations, photos, and much more! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE It’s the same every year: When we […]

The Ally Coffee Champions Origin Trip to Brazil Has Begun!

July 22, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

World + United States Barista, Brewers Cup, Roaster, and Cup Tasters Champions from around the world are headed to Brazil. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Kenneth R. Olson Close to 25 coffee professionals […]

Film Release: Talya Strader’s USBC Story

July 8, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

The 13-minute film showcasing Equator Coffees & Teas’ Talya Strader in the 2017 United States Barista Championship is perfection. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Equator Coffees & Teas If you’re serious about […]

Seattle’s Visions Espresso to Welcome Students in Exciting Summer Pathways Classes

June 30, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

Right in the heart of specialty-coffee country, Visions Espresso launches Pathways classes at its Seattle Coffee Education Lab in July and August. BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Feeling a little summer slump? With the annual slowing […]

Café Imports Celebrates Producer Partners in Unique Event

May 31, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

Café Imports’ first-ever End of Harvest event in honor of their hard-working Costa Rican producer partners was a huge success BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE With several roaster partners from the United States along to […]

U.S. Coffee Championship Qualifying Event in Knoxville—it’s a blast!

January 22, 2017 Sarah Comments Off

Hundreds of coffee folks gather in Knoxville for the Qualifying Event With the U.S. Coffee Championship qualifying event descended on Knoxville, Tenn. this weekend, hundreds of members of the national specialty-coffee community have traveled from […]

Baby Barista Gift Guide

December 25, 2016 Sarah Comments Off

The Coffee Equipment of Those Baby Baristas’ Dreams Whatever holiday you celebrate (heck, maybe your own darn birthday is your real favorite), you coffee professionals out there might consider just how rocked your world would […]