Throwdown To-Do List
Hosting a successful latte art throwdown or other competition or event can be a great way to build community and camaraderie. Here’s a helpful to-do list to make sure your event goes off without a […]
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How to Host a Killer Throwdown
Throwdowns and other competitions can be a great way to build camaraderie and community. We have some tips to help you put on a great one! By Justin ShepherdIllustration by Ashley Elander Strandquist “HEY BROTHER!” The […]
Cafés
Digital Nomads, Part Three: Guest Etiquette in Your Café
As more people work remotely, they may be setting up shop in your coffeehouse. Here are some tips to encourage good guest behavior. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo by Tanya Nanetti Editor’s note: […]
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10 Minutes with Jayy Terrell
The NKG Pace partner discusses their work and offers advice to future applicants. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Jayy Terrell Editor’s note: Today we continue our “10 Minutes With“ series interviewing each […]
Coffee Gear and Equipment
Test Drive: Upgrade Your Grinding Experience With Comandante’s Accessories
Users can customize their grinding experience with accessories from the German company. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Many tools are available to improve the experience of brewing a cup of coffee. […]
Cafés
Digital Nomads, Part Two: Welcoming Remote Work, with Limitations
As more workers go remote, they seek a comfortable place with an outlet for their laptops: the local coffee shop. Is that beneficial for shop owners? BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover photo by ian […]
Cafés
Digital Nomads, Part One: Laptops or No?
Today’s workforce is increasingly working outside the office. Is that actually beneficial for cafés? BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash. Digital nomadism is a fairly recent phenomenon, […]
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
The Virtual Green Coffee Summit Returns in 2022
The two-day virtual event will cover relevant green coffee topics, including supporting smallholder farmers, market trends, and investments. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Images courtesy of the Specialty Coffee Association On October 18 and […]
Diversity
10 Minutes With Porttia Portis
From barista to coffee educator: Porttia Portis talks about her plans after the NKG PACE program. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Porttia Portis NKG PACE is a quality-control training program designed to […]
Competitions
Why Attending Coffee Competitions Is Worth It
Going outside your comfort zone, whether to compete, observe, or volunteer, is a great way to build community and expand your coffee knowledge. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by @CoffeeAndLucas/ myMediaStudio except where noted […]