Spencer’s Coffee hosted the fifth annual Kentucky-Tennessee Latte Art Throwdown, bringing in baristas from all over the country to support special-needs youth. On October 27th, one of the biggest informal throwdowns in the nation went […]
Your grinder and scale will find a permanent home on the counter with the new KitchenAid Burr Grinder and Digital Scale Jar. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE There are few kitchen appliances that could be […]
From an American coffee importing business to a Thai humanitarian, different parts of the globe are teaming up to source you choice beans while supporting elephant rescue efforts in Thailand at the same time. BY […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suffered a sharp decrease in coffee production due to war and violence. Now, it’s looking to rebuild and create systems to promote production and quality. There are coffee […]
This is the seventh installment of my How To series, where we talk about techniques and tips to help your cafe run smoothly. If you want to explore this series, you can find part one […]
Coffee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been plagued by violence, particularly against women. Now, groups are getting involved to help improve the outcomes of female producers and make coffee from the DRC […]
This Thanksgiving, a number of coffee companies are donating to important causes. Show your support by frequenting one this weekend. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, to think about the things we are thankful for, […]
The team at the Genuine Origin Coffee Project are holding a contest to see who can roast the best version of one of their offerings. What’s the prize? A trip to Honduras. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ […]
If you don’t know who Anette Moldvaer is, you should. She is the co-owner and founder of Square Mile Coffee in London, and has roasted coffee for three consecutive World Barista Champions. Learn more about […]
Barista-turned-musician-turned barista again John Wicks, of Fitz and the Tantrums, opens a cafe dedicated to community engagement and social interactions. Photos by Amy Donovan Fitz and the Tantrums make music that you’d play during the […]
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