World Barista Champion finalist Cole Torode of Canada talks about how to get rid of nerves, the coffee scene in Calgary, and how to turn around a barista routine in less than a month. BY […]
A cup-quality competition takes farmers from Brazil to Colombia to learn about and encourage new and innovative growing practices. BY RACHEL NORTHROP SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Barista and brewing competitions are only increasing in popularity […]
We continue our interview with Vava Angwenyi of Vava Specialty Coffees and Gente Del Futuro. Today, she talks about decolonizing empowerment, how to meaningfully change the lives of farmers, and how it feels to deliver […]
Vava Angwenyi saw a problem in the way coffee farmers were paid in Kenya—so she set out to change how the entire coffee supply chain looks and operates. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover […]
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 […]
The Producer to Producer Exchange Trip brings together farmers from Brazil to learn more about growing practices in Colombia, learning from their peers how to improve their crops. BY RACHEL NORTHROP SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE […]
Baristas from all around the world met in Colombia to participate in Barista & Farmer, learning about every step of the process that goes into producing a cup of coffee. We recap some of our […]
David Castillo fought through three rounds of competition to place fourth at this year’s United States Barista Championship. In this interview he reflects on preparation, learning from mistakes, and much more. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]
We’re in Colombia right now with the team at Barista & Farmer, the competition and reality show that brings baristas from all over the world to learn about the coffee supply chain. Here are some […]
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 […]
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