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10 Minutes With Lucia Solis

Lucia Solis believes fermentation can not just improve coffee, but give control to farmers. In this interview, we learn how fermentation has the potential to change the coffee industry. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]

People in Coffee

Meet the New Urnex Ambassadors

Urnex announces its new slate of Ambassadors—a group of coffee professionals, champions, and influencers from around the world. FROM STAFF REPORTS This week, Urnex announced its slate of Ambassadors for 2018-2019: The group of 11 coffee […]

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10 Minutes With Glitter Bean Coffee

Glitter Bean Coffee in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is an explicitly queer and trans coffee space. We learn more about the collective and its goals for creating friendly spaces for marginalized identities. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]

Barista Magazine

Master Q+A Continued: Emilio Lopez Diaz—Part 2

We were lucky enough to interview El Salvador’s multi-talented Emilio Lopez Diaz—coffee producer, retailer, roaster, and so much more—for the Master Q + A feature in the August + September 2018 issue of Barista Magazine. […]

Barista Magazine

Master Q+A Continued: Emilio Lopez Diaz—Part 1

We were lucky enough to interview El Salvador’s multi-talented Emilio Lopez Diaz—coffee producer, retailer, roaster, and so much more—for the Master Q+A feature in the August + September 2018 issue of Barista Magazine. As often […]

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10 Minutes With Alyza Bohbot

Alyza Bohbot was brought up in coffee—her parents started Alakef Coffee Roasters in Duluth, Minn. Now she has started a brand called City Girl Coffee, sourcing exclusively from female producers. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE […]

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10 Minutes With Martin Shabaya

Three-time Kenyan barista champion Martin Shabaya talks about why he competes, how he ended up in coffee, and what he hopes for the future of the industry. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Martin Shabaya […]