Close up hand holds seeds to grow coffee plants.
Climate Change

Carbon Emissions in Coffee: Part III

We wrap up our series on carbon in coffee by understanding how social sustainability is crucial to tackling the climate crisis. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Alexa Romano Carbon Offsetting Through […]

Kasey Towles and her husband Randy. Both are smiling, have short hair. Kasey is blonde and wears a red tank top, Randy a brown collared shirt. They are inside their business.
10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Kasey Towles

We chat with the Kentucky business owner about her café Bird Dogs Coffee. BY SAMANTHA TAMPLINSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Kasey Towles Small-town café owner Kasey Towles (she/her) speaks with us today […]

A closeup shot of two chai me at home bags that are green and white and yellow.
Art

Coffee & Design: Nguyet Bui

Nguyet’s colorful and clean yet whimsical designs have supported a range of coffee and tea companies in the Portland, Ore., area. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Nguyet Bui It’s […]

Barista Magazine

Welcome to the June + July 2021 Issue of Barista Magazine!

The June + July 2021 issue of Barista Magazine features Olga Melik-Karakozova of Moscow, Russia, on the cover.  Also included: Articles about packaging, living wages, and COVID-19 in producing countries, plus equipment advice, an interview with Intelligentsia’s […]

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AeroPress Championship

The World AeroPress Championship is Back

In a mixed-format style, the WAC will include both online and live competition. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of World AeroPress Championships With competitions at the World of Coffee event canceled this year […]

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Climate Change

Carbon Emissions in the Coffee Industry: Part II

Agricultural organizations, including coffee-producing groups, take charge of nature-based climate solutions. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Alexa Romano Our recent first article in this series about carbon and coffee […]

A generic cafe scene of bright lighting and folks indoors drinking coffee.
harassment

De-Escalation Methods for the Café

An employee workshop by Ritual Coffee Roasters prepares baristas for potential customer conflict in the café space. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Ritual Coffee‘s flagship café is in the heart of San Francisco’s […]