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Africa

Things You Learn in Africa

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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WBC Atlanta 2009

South Africa, Lebanon, Greece

#7: BARISTA CHAMPION OF SOUTH AFRICA ”ISHAN NATALIE Ishan Natalie is a truly engaging, enjoyable barista to watch. So friendly and confident, Ishan brings an easy elegance to the stage. This came across especially well […]

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Africa Project by Elle Bernert

Meet Elle Bernert, the 13-year-old daughter of Barista Magazine’s art director, Jessica. We’ve known Ellie ever since we hired Jessica’s design firm, Pail Design, to art direct Barista Magazine beginning in 2005, and Ellie has […]

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Report from Africa

Today I received an email from our friend Shane Devereaux, owner of habit coffee + culture in Victoria, B.C., about how his extended trip to Africa for various coffee trainings is going, and thought I’d […]

Know Your Ingredients

Know Your Sweeteners: Dates

The Medjool date is the world’s oldest cultivated fruit, and today, dates can be used to provide a light and natural sweetness to coffee and tea. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

Know Your Ingredients

Know Your Ingredients: Marshmallow

We explore the history behind one of the Western world’s favorite summertime treats. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Leon Contreras Marshmallows are synonymous with summertime—the sweet, sticky treat can be found […]