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Coffee Producers

Coffee Producers Invade Portland!

How lucky am I? I just spent the whole day tagging along with 11 awesome coffee producers from Costa Rica, Colombia, Kenya, and El Salvador visiting Portland cafes, thanks to an invitation from my pals […]

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Sunday in Portland

So no, this is not a coffee related post, but it is a glimpse at life in one of specialty coffee’s hot spots, Portland, Oregon. Yesterday was a beautiful early summer day here in the […]

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New Portland Pal

Stephen Rogers moved to Portland recently, and we’re so happy to have him! I remember way back when at the Seattle USBC, I judged him. Thank jesus I don’t judge anymore. It was much more […]

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Meanwhile, back in Portland…

Kyle is a great cook, as those of you who heard about his Turducken masterpiece at Christmas last year know. Usually when Ken is off on a trip and I’m here at home, I live […]

People in Coffee

4 Indigenous Coffee Shops to Check Out

Today, we’re spotlighting four Indigenous-operated coffee shops to support this Indigenous Peoples’ Day and beyond. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Star Village Coffee If you aren’t doing so already, today’s […]

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10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Joe Yang: Part Two

In the final part of our chat, we talk to the veteran of multiple U.S. CoffeeChamps events about approaching competition and his unceasing passion for coffee. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]

10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Joe Yang: Part One

We talk to the chief coffee officer of “robot barista” company Artly Coffee—and reigning U.S. Latte Art Champion—about discovering coffee, moving to Portland, Ore., and more. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Joe […]

Roasting

Eduardo Choza Roasts His Way to U.S. Championship

We talk to the longtime Roasters competitor about winning the national championship in Chicago. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Mayorga Coffee At the 2023 U.S. Roasters Championship in Portland, Ore., last April, […]