Alessandro is an Italian man in his 40s. He smiles with his teeth closed next to his championship kettle and book.
10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Alessandro Galtieri

We chat with the 2019 World Brewers Cup finalist about opening Aroma at the dawn of specialty coffee. BY TANYA NANETTISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Alessandro Galtieri Alessandro Galtieri is an endearingly odd […]

A group of people gather to taste coffees out of paper cups in a classroom lighting indoors space.
Cup Tasters Championship

Cup Tasters Championship Returns to Hong Kong

Last month, Hong Kong brought back local World Coffee Events competitions as pandemic regulations eased throughout the city. BY TIGGER CHATURABULSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of HKSCA Hong Kong is a highly competitive […]

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AeroPress Championship

The World AeroPress Championship is Back

In a mixed-format style, the WAC will include both online and live competition. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of World AeroPress Championships With competitions at the World of Coffee event canceled this year […]