The Charlotte Coffee Collective gathered to voice their concerns about the recent slate of international coffee competitions set to take place in Dubai in 2018, and the SCA’s response to community protest. BY DIANA MNATSAKANYAN-SAPP […]
Los Angeles baristas gathered at Cuties Coffee to share thoughts about the SCA’s Deferred Candidacy Policy and ask questions to SCA board member Heather Perry. BY MATTHEW BARAHURA SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of […]
Cultivar Coffee hosted one of many town halls in Dallas to discuss the SCA’s Deferred Candidacy Policy announcement, bringing together baristas from all over North Texas. BY OODIE TALIAFERRO SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy […]
Martha Grill, the second-place finisher at the 2017 Brazilian Barista Championship, explains how she shifted from acting to coffee and shares some concerns about the barista profession in the biggest coffee-producing country in the world. […]
Battle of the Brews brings bartenders and baristas together to design and craft signature drinks, combining booze with coffee to celebrate Sacramento Specialty Coffee Week. BY KELLY HILL SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of […]
Our multi-part article “Life Behind Bars” examines the canon of coffee and cocktail service, where the two intersect, and what both fields can learn from each other—from quality of craft to hospitality and context. BY […]
DMV Coffee hosts a town hall in Washington, D.C., as part of a series of town hall meetings aimed at bringing baristas together to discuss the SCA’s decision to host world coffee competitions in Dubai, […]
Portland was one of many cities to host a town hall to discuss the SCA Deferred Candidacy Policy, asking baristas and other coffee professionals to sound off on their thoughts, fears, and feelings regarding the […]
The third-annual Cherry Roast competition took place this week, and crowned Abi Forgath of Loyal Coffee as its champion. We take a closer look at this year’s competition, aimed at being more inclusive and bringing […]
New York baristas come together to discuss the SCA Deferred Candidacy Policy and decision to move forward with WCE competitions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of a series of town hall meetings taking […]
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