Articles by Sarah

About Sarah

Sarah Allen (she/her) is co-founder and editor of Barista Magazine, the international trade magazine for coffee professionals. A passionate advocate for baristas, quality, and the coffee community, Sarah has traveled widely to research stories, interact with readers, and present on a variety of topics affecting specialty coffee. She also loves animals, swimming, ice cream, and living in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to the June + July 2022 Issue of Barista Magazine

June 1, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

A cover feature with Indonesia’s Mikael Jasin, building on sustainability efforts, creating great café flow, a cold-brew compendium, and much more all in the new issue! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE Welcome to our new […]

The Ally Coffee Champs Trip Is Back and Headed for Brazil

May 31, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

Multiple world champions are confirmed to attend the 2022 trip, courtesy of Ally Coffee. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Sarah Allen / courtesy of Ally Coffee Let’s be real: It was kind of nice […]

10 Minutes ith Maurizio Giuli: Part Two

April 5, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We finish our interview with longtime coffee professional and Simonelli Group team member Maurizio Giuli by discussing the progression of barista culture and his fascination with coffee research. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]

10 Minutes with Maurizio Giuli: Part One

April 4, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We chat with Maurizio Giuli, a longtime executive at Simonelli Group, about his lifelong commitment to the coffee world, and the well-being of the baristas who make it possible. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos […]

Welcome to the April + May 2022 17th Anniversary Issue of Barista Magazine

April 1, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

A cover feature with Jimmy Butler, beyond brick and mortar cafés, how to clean everything, innovation through competitions, and much more in the new issue! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE We’re so excited to present […]

Welcome to the February + March 2022 Issue of Barista Magazine

February 1, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

A cover feature with Zainab Al Mousawi of the UAE, hospitality staffing in a new era, summer drinks, all about eugenioides, and much more in the new issue! BY SARAH ALLEN BARISTA MAGAZINE We are […]

10 Minutes With Nolan Hirte of Proud Mary: Part Three

January 28, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

In this final installment of our three-part interview with the legendary Nolan Hirte of Proud Mary Coffee, we hit on the bits and bobs: the Aunty Peg’s concept, Proud Mary’s admirable pivot during COVID-19, Nolan’s […]

10 Minutes With Nolan Hirte of Proud Mary: Part Two

January 26, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We continue our interview with the co-owner of Proud Mary Coffee, which made a name for itself in Nolan’s native Australia before heading Stateside with its unique and lauded concept. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos […]

Attention Baristas! Myracle Mylk Plant-Based Beverage Is Hosting a Latte Art Competition, with Big Prizes, Including $1,000 and a Trip to NYC!

January 26, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

Unlike other barista-formulated plant milks, Myracle Kitchen Mylk combines oats, fava beans, and coconut cream to achieve a consistency that even gets WBC Champ James Hoffmann’s seal of approval. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Baristas everywhere […]

10 Minutes With Nolan Hirte of Proud Mary: Part One

January 24, 2022 Sarah Comments Off

We chat with the Australian coffee legend about changing the café landscape in Melbourne with Proud Mary Coffee and moving stateside. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Nolan and Shari Hirte I met Nolan […]