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Coffee as Art
This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a while (of course the Blazers’ six-game win streak has been pretty great too, but this is work-related!). From the New York Times, it’s an […]
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The 'spro down in chi' town was a hit!
Thanks to all who participated, volunteered, and helped put on the October 4 ‘spro down in chi’ town, hosted by Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea. Thank you Doug Zell for your key note speech and […]
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Aleli Moreno Labastida, Mexican Barista Champion!
Congratulations to Aleli Moreno Labastida, the new Mexican Barista Champion! Aleli is the first woman to ever win Mexico’s national barista title! At once professional and adorable, Aleli won with a whopping score of 604 […]
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Great Lakes Barista Jam!
October 4 & 5 in Chicago – the Spro’ Down in Chi’ Town. www.greatlakescoffeealliance.com for more information
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Busy days in Mexico City…
I’ve been bad about blogging since arriving here in Mexico City for the national barista championship, but it’s only because our wonderful hosts, Arturo and Jose, have been keeping us busy with fun and interesting […]
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On My Way to Mexico
I was so happy and honored to be invited to the Mexican Barista Championship in Mexico City! Today I’m packing my bags and getting geared up for the trip. I leave early tomorrow morning and […]
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Wish You Were Here…
Slow Food Nation kicked off today in San Francisco! But actually, I’m not “here” to wish you were here. I’m mellowing back in Portland and excitedly receiving photos from my friends who are there. To […]
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Slow Food Fo Sho
I’ve been madly IMing with Brent about the trip we’re going on next week — to the Mexican Barista Championship, can’t wait! (stay tuned for news about this in the next few days) — but […]
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The Coffee Was The Only Thing That Sucked
My sister and I have made a semi-regular practice of taking our dad on special dad-and-daughter trips to commemorate his “big” birthdays. He’d kill me if I noted his age here, so let’s just say […]
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Meeting Producers
Last night’s Meet the Producers event at Stumptown was far and away the largest gathering of it’s kind I’d ever been to. It was awesome! Tons of coffee folks mingled with curious coffee enthusiasts, and […]