Inhabiting a marginalized identity means working harder to be heard—Queer Wave Coffee fights to promote the voices of the marginalized and give space to the queer community in coffee. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]
Sara Frinak can usually be found behind the scenes, organizing coffee competitions or working as the Southeast account manager for Ally Coffee. We bring her into the spotlight to discuss humility, the lessons she has […]
Hugh Kelly, fifth-place finisher at the 2017 World Barista Championship representing Australia, discusses his experience in Seoul. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Kenneth R. Olson Hugh Kelly is inquisitive by nature. In […]
Harassment is pervasive, horrendous, and yet often talked about in hushed voices and behind closed doors. #coffeetoo looks to change that by creating awareness and providing folks a platform to share stories and resources in […]
Our conversations with the global coffee contingent assembled in Seoul for the WBC shed new light on the controversial SCA decision BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE I have to admit, being in Seoul, South […]
We continue our discussion with Umeko Motoyoshi, head of coffee for Sudden Coffee in San Francisco, with a critical look at the coffee industry and her recollection of some of the worst advice she’s received. […]
Getting to know Hanna Neuschwander, World Coffee Research’s communications director. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association As the effects of climate change have increasingly impacted the world of […]
We talk to Zach Perkins, winner of two September coffee competitions: the 2017 U.S. AeroPress Championship and the Brewers Cup regional event in Portland, Ore. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Jen […]
Ideas and questions were abound at Bloom San Francisco, opening up discussions regarding biodiversity, natural wine, fast food coffee, and marginalization in the coffee industry. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of SCA […]
This is meant to be a tribute to Skip Finley, an exceptionally beloved member of the worldwide specialty-coffee community who passed on yesterday after a two-year battle with a particularly aggressive, vicious cancer. Those closest […]
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