It’s finally here: The first-ever Global Specialty Coffee Expo is underway in Seattle! It’s been many months since the August 2016 merging of the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the Specialty Coffee Association of […]
Last month, Barista Magazine Online launched the series “On an Island” exploring the enigmatic coffee origin of Hawaii. For stop number two on the Hawaii tour, we meet the little-known region of Maunawili. BY CHRIS […]
Collaborative project aims to develop high-quality coffee on Easter Island. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of AgroWine Lab Located just south of coffee-producing countries like Bolivia and Peru, Chile has many of the natural […]
Nut-milk maker from Brewista shatters Kickstarter goal and earns finalist spot for prestigious award. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Whether it’s due to health reasons, dietary restrictions, or taste preferences, more and more consumers have […]
Impressive quality—and nearly 90-point coffees—shine at the Myanmar Coffee Cupping Competition, thanks in large part to a value-chain project in the region. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Dane Loraas Myanmar may […]
The overwhelming majority of coffee production in the United States takes place in one state: Hawaii. We explore the challenges of growing, selling, and serving coffee from the Aloha State. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE […]
From day one, Communal Coffee in San Diego has been busy. Owner Jen Byard shares her tips for success and how she built a high-volume cafe. Photos courtesy of Communal Coffee BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA […]
Sara Morrocchi is the founder of Vuna Origin Consulting and works all over the world to help small producers improve their crops and gain access to markets. She talks about her childhood, her first memories of […]
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 […]
Laila Ghambari and the team at Cherry Street Coffee open up new concept cafe, offering an expanded food menu featuring Persian cuisine. Since winning the 2014 United States Barista Championship, Laila Ghambari has been an […]
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