We continue our conversation with Chelsea Thoumsin to discuss winning the Cup Tasters Nashville Qualifier, the joy of insects, and much more. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Bryan Clifton for Sustainable […]
We get to know Cup Tasters Nashville Qualifier winner and former Counter Culture Coffee buyer Chelsea Thoumsin. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Salesio Mbogo Editor’s note: The 2020 U.S. Coffee Championships season […]
We get to know Cydni Patterson, a North Carolina coffee professional and recent first-time coffee competitor. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos By The Pour courtesy of Pacific Foods Like many people working in specialty […]
For baristas with special needs, one of the biggest obstacles to employment can be breaking the stigma. BY MARK VAN STREEFKERKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Mychal’s Learning Center A staggering percentage of Americans […]
We talk to the co-owner of North Carolina’s NABS Deli and Coffee Shop about growing up in Ethiopia, developing a passion for roasting, and how the beverage connects people. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos […]
North Carolina coffee professional Chris McAuley started the initiative to give donated coffee gear to baristas from marginalized communities. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of getchusomegear This summer, Chris McAuley—a barista and […]
We round out coverage of the 2018 US CoffeeChamps preliminaries with highlights from Grand Rapids, Mich., and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Klatch Coffee The prelims are […]
Coffee preliminary competitions continue in a jam-packed weekend featuring competitions in Canton, Ohio; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Washington, D.C. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Hala Tree Coffee This past weekend, August […]
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 […]
A Reference Guide to Ethiopian Coffee Varieties, released by Counter Culture Coffee, aims to broaden coffee professionals’ knowledge of varieties from the historic producing country. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of Counter Culture Coffee When Tim […]
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