As Director of Retail, Liz Dean of Irving Farm Coffee Roasters hires a lot of baristas. Today, she shares some of her tips on building a diverse and inclusive staff. BY LIZ DEAN SPECIAL TO […]
We’ve covered a number of stories about women-produced coffees, and in this series we hope to delve deeper into what it means to invest in female producers and how investment in women ensures better outcomes […]
There’s a new barista learning to make coffee everyday, but who are the people teaching them? The Analogy Educators Conference brought together educators from the Pacific Northwest to exchange ideas and provide support. BY BECKY REEVES […]
Wisconsin roaster explains decision to pay unprecedented high prices for coffee. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE At the end of February, Wisconsin-based Kickapoo Coffee announced on its website a company mandate to pay a […]
We ask the question: Where are all the female competitors? What does that question imply, and who are we overlooking when we focus solely on gender? BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE At the Austin […]
Gregory Zamfotis is the man behind the glasses at Gregorys Coffee, a growing specialty coffee chain with over 20 locations in New York. He talks business, shares his experiences working with his family, and tells us why […]
In this series, we’ll share the secrets of barista competitors. From choosing a theme to setting a practice schedule, competitors discuss how to compete smartly, efficiently, and effectively. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Most coffee competitors […]
Royal Cup Coffee partners with Neverthirst to bring clean water to under-served regions all over the world through its Roar Office Coffee Program. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Water quality is important when brewing […]
Nossa Familia Coffee is trying to bring one of their producers, Timoteo Minas, to the United States after his visa was denied without cause. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE The state of immigration in […]
After a hiatus last year, the JavaJog will be coming back at the SCA Expo this April—but you can start donating and raising money right now! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE The time is […]
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