In the final part of our chat, we talk to the veteran of multiple U.S. CoffeeChamps events about approaching competition and his unceasing passion for coffee. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]
We talk to the chief coffee officer of “robot barista” company Artly Coffee—and reigning U.S. Latte Art Champion—about discovering coffee, moving to Portland, Ore., and more. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Joe […]
The Milwaukee-based company has rolled out an elaborate menu and fun-filled events to celebrate Pride. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Images courtesy of Discourse Coffee For Pride this year, Milwaukee’s Discourse Coffee decided to go […]
The Bay Area-based roaster-retailer—and pioneering LGBTQ+-owned business—is planning Pride events on Instagram and in its community. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Equator Coffees It’s June, which means Pride Month festivities are underway […]
We talk to the longtime Roasters competitor about winning the national championship in Chicago. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Mayorga Coffee At the 2023 U.S. Roasters Championship in Portland, Ore., last April, […]
We talk to the new U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Champion about tropical cocktails, coffee competitions, and more. Photos courtesy of Olympia Coffee Reyna Callejo is no stranger to the U.S. Coffee Championships stage—since the […]
We conclude our conversation with the new United States Barista Champion. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Kenneth R. Olsen Frank La, co-owner of Be Bright Coffee in Los Angeles with his wife, […]
In his second year competing again after a nine-year hiatus, the Los Angeles-based barista became the 2024 U.S. Barista Champion. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Pacific Barista Series When the 2023 […]
We talk to the new U.S. Cup Tasters Champion about his passion for competition and coffee, training for success, and more. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Memli Coffee Lab Soon after […]
We continue our conversation from the ‘One on One’ feature in Barista Magazine’s current issue with veteran coffee pro Selina Viguera, café leader at Blue Bottle Coffee’s Abbot Kinney location in Los Angeles. BY CHRIS […]
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