Coffee
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 […]
People in Coffee
Barista Magazine
Hiroshi Hearts Coffee Kids
I just received an email from Hiroshi Sawada, who as you will remember, won the $5000 grand prize in the Millrock Latte Art Championship at Coffee Fest Seattle this past weekend and donated all of […]
Coffee Fest
Best Guy of CF Seattle Award Goes to Hiroshi Sawada
We’re just back from another fun-filled Coffee Fest Seattle and Millrock Latte Art Championship, presented by Barista Mag, Nuova Simonelli and Dillanos Coffee. What a weekend! We had such a blast hangin with friends from […]
Friends
Barista Fest Seattle!
I was pretty darn weary when I got home from Mexico late, late Sunday night. But after some a couple of days of snuggles from my dog and getting caught up on my work, I’m […]
Coffee
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 […]
Coffee
Great Lakes Barista Jam!
October 4 & 5 in Chicago – the Spro’ Down in Chi’ Town. www.greatlakescoffeealliance.com for more information
Competitions
Day 1 of Mexican Barista Championship
It was an exciting start, with a packed audience all the way from competitor number 1 through the end of the day! Here are some images from yesterday’s preliminary round: First things first: judges need […]
Coffee
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 […]
Barista Magazine
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 […]
Coffee
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 […]