Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects many of our veterans, but most are ill equipped to speak out or seek treatment. Coffee Vets hopes to bring awareness to a serious mental health issue. BY BRENDA BUCHANAN SPECIAL […]
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’s […]
Most baristas in Brazil live on an average of US $350 per month. The realities of low wages and limited educational opportunities are just some of the challenges that Brazilian baristas face. BY KELLY STEIN […]
Kansas City was host to the very first Caffeine Crawl in 2011, and the spirit of collaboration and community has only grown since then, as seen in the latest Caffeine Crawl this November. BY SADIE […]
Women coffee producers are often unseen and under compensated at origin. Café Imports hopes to rally against that with a new initiative aimed at placing premiums on female-produced coffees. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE Café […]
Filmmaker Jason Breckenridge dives deep into the London competition scene and makes an honest and wildly interesting movie about the progression of coffee. This Beautiful Addiction, a film about coffee in London, starts off with […]
Head of Retail for Irving Farm is a big job. With seven stores and more on the way, Liz Dean shares her insights on hiring, being an advocate for baristas, and her second life as […]
Charleston, South Carolina, is a burgeoning scene of food and drink, and welcomes both baristas and coffee amateurs to mingle together at the Charleston Coffee Cup. BY DIANA MNATSAKANYAN SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE All photos […]
This is the eighth 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 […]
We’re so super stoked to release the December 2016 + January 2017 issue of Barista Magazine today, which features the inspiring Leticia Ramos Pollock ”co-owner of Panther Coffee in Miami ”on the cover! Our own […]
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