2019 USBC champ Sam Spillman talks to us about her first coffee job, being mentored by 2014 champ Laila Ghambari, and letting out a few curse words in her very first barista competition. BY ASHLEY […]
The World AeroPress Championship is swinging into Sydney! Join the 60+ national champions at the world’s most raucous coffee competition! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Rodrigo Balduino The 2018 World AeroPress […]
World of Coffee Amsterdam takes place this week, where baristas from all over the globe will compete in the World Barista Championship—here’s what you need to know. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]
Third-place USBC finisher Kay Cheon talks about his accomplishments as a first-time competitor, as well as his approach to taking risks, building delicious drinks, and breaking out of his comfort zone. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]
Kay Cheon, third-place finisher at this year’s United States Barista Championship, recently visited the farm his competition coffee came from, Hacienda La Papaya in Ecuador. He breaks down his trip for us in this photo […]
The recently crowned United States Barista Champion discusses his mindset during competition, taking part in USBC as an independent barista, and much more. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Jake Olson for […]
Eighteen baristas competed in the semifinal of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round Two. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA Kay Cheon—Dune Coffee Roasters, Santa Barbara, Calif David Castillo— Joe Coffee, […]
Twenty-four baristas competed in the first round of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round One. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA On Friday, 24 baristas competed for six spots at […]
Following this year’s Taza Dorada robusta cupping competition in Ecuador, we talked to coffee roasters and growers about the opportunities and challenges of specialty robusta. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Kaapi […]
We have the official schedule for the first round of the World Barista Championship, starting today! Scroll down to see when your favorite competitors take the stage! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Today kicks […]
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