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Articles by Ashley Rodriguez

About Ashley Rodriguez
Ashley is the Online Editor for Barista Magazine. She's based in Chicago. If you want to share a story or have a comment, you can reach her at ashley@baristamagazine.com.
Ableism

The Reason Inclusive Barista Is Changing the Coffee Scene in Belarus

June 27, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The Reason Inclusive Barista Is Changing the Coffee Scene in Belarus

Inclusive Barista is a barista training program aimed at folks with both visible and non-visible disabilities, and they’re hoping to change the way coffee shops in Belarus hire, educate, and design their cafés. BY ASHLEY […]

2018 WBC Amsterdam

What You Need to Know About World of Coffee Amsterdam + WBC 2018

June 19, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on What You Need to Know About World of Coffee Amsterdam + WBC 2018

World of Coffee Amsterdam takes place this week, where baristas from all over the globe will compete  in the World Barista Championship—here’s what you need to know. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]

Pride

At Uncommon Coffee Roasters, Pride Is Celebrated Year-Round

June 15, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez 1

As coffee shops around the world celebrate Pride in June, Uncommon Coffee Roasters builds inclusion and diversity into their daily operations. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Uncommon Coffee Roasters This article […]

Barista & Farmer

Why Barista & Farmer May Be the Most Exciting Coffee Event

June 13, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Why Barista & Farmer May Be the Most Exciting Coffee Event

Baristas from all around the world met in Colombia to participate in Barista & Farmer, learning about every step of the process that goes into producing a cup of coffee. We recap some of our […]

SCA Seattle 2018

After Three Rounds of Competition, David Castillo Reflects on What He’s Learned

June 7, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on After Three Rounds of Competition, David Castillo Reflects on What He’s Learned

David Castillo fought through three rounds of competition to place fourth at this year’s United States Barista Championship. In this interview he reflects on preparation, learning from mistakes, and much more. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]

10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Iranian Barista Champion Morteza Bagherpanah

June 6, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on 10 Minutes With Iranian Barista Champion Morteza Bagherpanah

Iranian Barista Champion Morteza Bagherpanah talks to us about his routine, the ever-expanding coffee scene in Iran, and what it feels like to not be able to represent Iran at the World Barista Championship in […]

Competitions

2019 World Coffee Competitions to Be Held in Boston and Berlin

June 5, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on 2019 World Coffee Competitions to Be Held in Boston and Berlin

World Coffee Events has announced the host cities for the 2019 slate of world coffee competitions: Boston will host the Barista and Brewers Cup competitions, and Berlin will host the Latte Art, Coffee in Good […]

Barista & Farmer

Coffee Picking, Classes, and Depulping on Day One at Barista & Farmer

June 4, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Coffee Picking, Classes, and Depulping on Day One at Barista & Farmer

We’re in Colombia right now with the team at Barista & Farmer, the competition and reality show that brings baristas from all over the world to learn about the coffee supply chain. Here are some […]

SCA Seattle 2018

Third-Place USBC Finisher Kay Cheon Breaks Out of His Comfort Zone

June 2, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Third-Place USBC Finisher Kay Cheon Breaks Out of His Comfort Zone

Third-place USBC finisher Kay Cheon talks about his accomplishments as a first-time competitor, as well as his approach to taking risks, building delicious drinks, and breaking out of his comfort zone. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA […]

Awards

2018 Best of Show Coffunity Is Building a Global Coffee Library

May 31, 2018 Ashley Rodriguez 2

Fresh off winning the Best New Product—Best of Show award at this year’s Global Specialty Coffee Expo, Coffunity is an innovative app that allows users to learn about and chronicle their coffees, building a global […]

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