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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.
2019 U.S. CoffeeChamps

How United States Barista Championship Winner Sam Spillman Went From Coffee Newbie to Champion

March 23, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on How United States Barista Championship Winner Sam Spillman Went From Coffee Newbie to Champion

2019 USBC champ Sam Spillman talks to us about her first coffee job, being mentored by 2014 champ Laila Ghambari, and letting out a few curse words in her very first barista competition. BY ASHLEY […]

Events

Uppers & Downers: A Weeklong Event Celebrating Coffee, Beer, and Coffee Beers

March 19, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Uppers & Downers: A Weeklong Event Celebrating Coffee, Beer, and Coffee Beers

Uppers & Downers is back! The Chicago-based celebration of coffee, beer, and coffee beers invites brewers and roasters to collaborate and create new and exciting beverages! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Good […]

2019 U.S. CoffeeChamps

The 2019 United States Coffee Championships Finals Schedule

March 17, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The 2019 United States Coffee Championships Finals Schedule

Here is the full list of competitors moving on into the final round of the United States Coffee Championships. We’ve been live on the floor for the United States Coffee Championships, and we’re excited to […]

2019 U.S. CoffeeChamps

The Definitive Guide to Kansas City

March 15, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The Definitive Guide to Kansas City

Where should I get lunch? Do you know a place to pick up last-minute competition wares? Here’s the KC guide that has it all. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE As baristas and coffee pros from […]

2019 U.S. CoffeeChamps

The 2019 United States Coffee Championships Event Roundup

March 14, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The 2019 United States Coffee Championships Event Roundup

When it’s not competition time, check out these events happening around Kansas City during the 2019 United States Coffee Championships. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE As the United States Coffee Championships get closer, we’re putting […]

The Barista League

The Barista League Will See YOU in Boston

March 11, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on The Barista League Will See YOU in Boston

In partnership with Ally Coffee, Barista Magazine, and Pacific Foods Barista Series, The Barista League will throw a party during the SCA Expo in Boston. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of The Barista […]

2019 U.S. CoffeeChamps

Curious About Coffee in Kansas City? Watch This Movie

March 9, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez 2

As you plan your trip to U.S. CoffeeChamps, check out this movie to see how the Kansas City coffee community started and grew. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE As we get closer to the United […]

Community

Houston Coffee Collective Talks Wages, Health, and Parenting

March 8, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Houston Coffee Collective Talks Wages, Health, and Parenting

The Houston Coffee Collective hosted a series of panels focusing on issues of wage transparency, health and life benefits, and parenting in the coffee industry. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Chris Porto […]

2019 Boston

Mexican Brewers Cup Champion Carlos Maqueda Denied Visa

March 6, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Mexican Brewers Cup Champion Carlos Maqueda Denied Visa

Carlos Maqueda, the 2018 Mexican Brewers Cup champion, was denied a visa to attend the World Coffee Championship in Boston this April. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINEP This weekend, Barista Magazine Online was notified that Carlos […]

Business

Daycare for Employees at Red Rooster Coffee

March 2, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off on Daycare for Employees at Red Rooster Coffee

Red Rooster Coffee in Floyd, Va., opens an accredited on-site daycare for employees to spend time at work with their kids. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Red Rooster Coffee The price of […]

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