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.

Coffee Fest New Jersey Wrap

March 10, 2010 Sarah 1

I’m done making my Snookie jokes ”Coffee Fest New Jersey was a freakin awesome time! Seriously, I’m stoked that Coffee Fest will be going back to this location in 2012: it was a short bus […]

Your Host for the 2011 World Barista Championship…

March 1, 2010 Sarah 1

That’s right! It’s Juan Valdez! And we all get to ride horses to the competition! Nah, I’m making that part up. But it is in fact true that the World Barista Championship (WBC) Organization just […]

New U.S. Regional Champs, More Regional News

February 25, 2010 Sarah Comments Off

Let’s hear it for some come-back action! Greg Lefcourt of Ozo Coffee in Boulder, Colo., took the Mountain Regional Barista Competition championship title on Valentine’s Day at the Denver competition, hosted by Barista Pro Shop […]

Even Dean & DeLuca Wants Into Latte Art Craze

February 23, 2010 Sarah 3

The publicist from Dean & DeLuca emailed to let me know that the worldwide purveyor of fine foods, wine and kitchenware, Dean & DeLuca, will be hosting its first-ever latte art competition, along with Counter […]

Even Dean & DeLuca Wants Into Latte Art Craze

February 23, 2010 Sarah 5

Urnex Keeps You Clean ”See for Yourself with a Free Sample!

February 18, 2010 Sarah 2

Here at Barista Magazine‘s world headquarters, we enjoy great coffee every day ”just like you do in your shops. But last week, Ken said his cup was tasting funky. We couldn’t figure it out at […]

Things You Learn in Africa

February 15, 2010 Sarah Comments Off

I saw this photo on Stephen Vick’s Facebook page: If you don’t know Stephen, here’s the skinny: after working for some uber reputable coffee companies as a barista trainer, Stephen was hired by Sustainable Harvest […]

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February 10, 2010 Sarah 4

Barista Magazine is 5 years old! Well, almost. We’re marking the occasion with our special anniversary issue, April/May, and we’re already at work on it. We’re doing something special to tip our hats to you, […]

New Coffee Champs Down Under!

February 3, 2010 Sarah Comments Off

ï»¿ï»¿Australia is without a doubt one of the top countries in the world for coffee and espresso excellence, as proved by the quality of coffee its cafes and roasteries turn out, not to mention the […]

Free Passes to Coffee Fest NYC ”Want 'Em?

January 27, 2010 Sarah 2

Barista Mag is heading east for Coffee Fest New York, er, um, New Jersey, but we’ll be hanging in the city in the eveningtimes, I’m sure. Ken’s staying on the home/office front, while our delightful […]