Spilled drinks, misunderstood rules, and countless hours of practice—this is what first year coffee competitors go through. We revisit their experiences for stories that will inspire, motivate, and perhaps make you cringe. In this series, we share stories […]
Eighteen baristas competed in the semifinal of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round Two. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA Kay Cheon—Dune Coffee Roasters, Santa Barbara, Calif David Castillo— Joe Coffee, […]
Twenty-four baristas competed in the first round of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round One. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA On Friday, 24 baristas competed for six spots at […]
Alicia Adams found coffee as a way to leave a boring desk job; now she’s the director of coffee for Red Bay Coffee in Oakland, Calif. We talk about her beginnings as a barista, life-changing […]
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 […]
Sustainability consultant Saurin Nanavati shares how he started working in coffee and what is gratifying to him about working in the industry. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Sustainable Harvest Coffee […]
M’lissa Muckerman designs coffee cocktails for Jane Q in Hollywood, Calif. M’lissa breaks down some of her favorite recipes and explains how to make your own coffee cocktails at home. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE […]
Writer Jason Huffnagle is traveling all across Europe, drinking coffee and sharing with us the cultures, recipes, and traditions of the beverage all across the continent. In this edition, he visits Rome. BY JASON HUFFNAGLE […]
Ben Jones of Batdorf & Bronson describes how he got from English Literature to becoming a U.S. AeroPress Champion. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Lisa Ligon. We keep up our coverage of […]
From barista to retail trainer to barista competition judge to coach of some of the world’s top barista competitors, Holly Bastin has had a long and fruitful career in coffee, which she reflects on here. […]
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