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About Emily Joy Meneses
With a decade of experience in the specialty-coffee industry, Emily Joy Meneses is a Filipina writer and musician based in Los Angeles, and the online editor at Barista Magazine. On any given day, you can find her thrifting, journaling, or playing shoegaze with her band. For inquiries: emily@baristamagazine.com.
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Raise the Bar Presents Level Up: A New Coffee Event for Baristas to Learn, Connect, and Grow

August 6, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Raise the Bar Presents Level Up: A New Coffee Event for Baristas to Learn, Connect, and Grow

This September, the nonprofit will bring baristas together for an immersive and community-rooted educational experience. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Rachel Apple unless otherwise noted From September 27 to 29, 2025, nonprofit […]

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Summer Café Drinks Are Here: Highlights Across the United States

July 25, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Summer Café Drinks Are Here: Highlights Across the United States

We asked our readers what they’re sipping on this summer—here’s what they said. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Joel Lee While you can never go wrong with cold brew or an iced […]

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Independent Coffee Technicians Form Historic Service Layer Cooperative

July 16, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Independent Coffee Technicians Form Historic Service Layer Cooperative

The role of the coffee technician has long been undervalued, but the new co-op is seeking to change that. Today, we hear from board member Spencer Perez to learn more. BY EMILY JOY MENESESFOR BARISTA […]

Protecting Communities from ICE: A black and white photo of protestors holding up signs that read “Immigrants Make America Great” and “Refugees Welcome Here.”
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Protecting Café Communities from ICE Raids: Important Information to Know

July 11, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Protecting Café Communities from ICE Raids: Important Information to Know

For coffee shops wondering how to keep their communities safe in the midst of ongoing deportations, we’ve compiled a list of key things to keep in mind. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured image by […]

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‘Totally Dissolved’ Season 5 Is Out—Here’s What to Expect from the Popular Coffee Podcast

July 9, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on ‘Totally Dissolved’ Season 5 Is Out—Here’s What to Expect from the Popular Coffee Podcast

Coffee veterans Bronwen Serna and Kathie Hilberg are back with all-new episodes featuring exciting special guests. BY EMILY JOY MENESESFOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Your favorite coffee podcast is back and better than ever. “Totally Dissolved,” the […]

Pride Month Recap: A scene from Ceremony Oregon’s Pride-themed latte art throwdown, featuring a drag performer as emcee standing in front of a rainbow flag.
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2025 Pride Month Recap: Celebrations in the Coffee World

June 30, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on 2025 Pride Month Recap: Celebrations in the Coffee World

From fundraisers to drag performances, to special menus and live music—join us to find out how our readers celebrated Pride. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of Ceremony Oregon Just like that, this […]

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Community

’The Shift’ Is Everyone’s New Favorite Coffee Talk Show

June 27, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on ’The Shift’ Is Everyone’s New Favorite Coffee Talk Show

The YouTube series, created by industry veterans Trish Rothgeb and Jay Lijewski, brings the coffee community together for candid, roundtable-style discussions. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Photos courtesy of Jay Lijewski Have you ever wondered […]

A latte is decorated with rainbow sprinkles in celebration of Pride Month.
Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with These Creative Café Drinks: Part Two

June 18, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Celebrate Pride Month with These Creative Café Drinks: Part Two

Meet the coffee shops indulging in fun flavors of blood orange, peach, cereal, and marshmallow all month long. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured image courtesy of Ceresia Coffee Roasters The Pride celebrations are still […]

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Sign Up Now to Fundraise for Immigrants’ Rights with Equator Coffees

June 16, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Sign Up Now to Fundraise for Immigrants’ Rights with Equator Coffees

Immigrants’ rights are under attack, and the coffee community is taking action. Before June 17, sign up to participate in Equator Coffees’ fundraiser for the ACLU. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Emily […]

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Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with These Creative Café Drinks: Part One

June 12, 2025 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Celebrate Pride Month with These Creative Café Drinks: Part One

A roundup of our favorite Pride-themed beverages. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of Melynda Gallagher of Lost Shoe Brews Anytime is a good time to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community—but June […]

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