CoffeeCon Los Angeles brings together coffee professionals and enthusiasts to take classes, sip new and exciting brews, and experiment with new products. BY SARAH GRANT SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Sarah Grant Coffee Con […]
The February + March 2018 Issue of Barista Magazine takes on sexual harassment and on-the-job romance policies, recaps some of the most exciting independent coffee events of 2017, and profiles World Barista Champ Dale Harris of […]
The Bay Area Coffee Community and the Barista Guild of America are looking for folks to join their boards—are you the right person for the job? BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by […]
James Harper follows the journey of Martin Shabaya, the Barista Champion of Kenya, in the first episode of his new podcast, a radio drama that tells stories about coffee. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]
We talk to the Alliance for Coffee Excellence’s new senior manager about her coffee background and her role managing the Cup of Excellence competitions. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Coffee origin is familiar territory […]
Sara Frinak can usually be found behind the scenes, organizing coffee competitions or working as the Southeast account manager for Ally Coffee. We bring her into the spotlight to discuss humility, the lessons she has […]
The 2017 U.S. Barista Champion talks about his run at November’s World Barista Championship in Seoul, South Korea, where he placed sixth overall. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Kenneth R. Olson Back […]
Hugh Kelly, fifth-place finisher at the 2017 World Barista Championship representing Australia, discusses his experience in Seoul. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Kenneth R. Olson Hugh Kelly is inquisitive by nature. In […]
Ben Put has competed in four World Barista Championships—and he wants to share with you all the lessons he’s learned. The fourth-place finisher at the 2017 WBC talks about being a new parent and a […]
Kapo Chiu is the owner of Cupping Room in Hong Kong and placed third in this year’s World Barista Championship. A seasoned competitor, Kapo talks about his coffee beginnings, shares his signature drink, and explains […]
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