Having well-trained baristas could make the difference between a coffeeshop that succeeds and one that flounders. In this mini-series, contributing writer Diana Mnatsakanyan shares her experiences tells you how you can develop a top-notch training program. BY […]
Hurricane Matthew devastated farms in Haiti, including coffee plants that were ready for harvest. An update on the process of recovery, and how you can continue to help. In October, we reported on the damage […]
In the last edition of our series on Peru, Jackson learns about the struggles of growing coffee in Peru, and what the Pangoa cooperative does to bolster quality and fight disease. There are coffee regions […]
Do you shut your doors and give everyone a day off or stay open for the stragglers and neighborhood caffeine fiends? It’s almost Christmas. No matter if you celebrate or if you care, you’ve probably […]
In this series, we’ll share the secrets of barista competitors. From choosing a theme to how to set a practice schedule, we’ll talk to seasoned competitors about how to compete smartly, efficiently, and effectively. It […]
We continue to follow Jackson in Peru as he explores how coffee is graded in Peru and how grading standards affect the growers of the Pangoa cooperative. There are coffee regions we know well, but […]
Rule changes for the 2017 World Coffee Events competitions have just been released. See how the rule changes could affect your competition prep. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of World Coffee Events. On […]
Peru produces the most organically grown coffee of any country, and yet their coffees are still not seen on many specialty coffee menus. One barista shares his experiences working with the Pangoa Cooperative and how […]
Help support the artists in our industry by funding the first ever barista/artist residency in Honduras! The barista world is dotted with artists. Actors, singers, performers—many are attracted to the coffee industry for practical reasons, […]
Coffee is over 98% water, and most water from your sink isn’t ideal for brewing. The folks at Third Wave Water have designed a way for you to achieve the perfect water for brewing coffee […]
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