At his very first WBC appearance, Michalis Katsiavos of Greece placed fourth. He takes us on a journey from behind the bar to the top of the podium. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos […]
The 2018 WBC runner-up talks about his approach to his final barista competition—and the memorable experience that followed. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of World Coffee Events At the 2018 World Barista […]
Five years ago, Mathieu Theis was a engineer. A transformative coffee experience brought him into the specialty world; now he’s the two-time Swiss barista champion and third-place finisher at this year’s WBC. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ […]
Agnieszka Rojewska, the first female World Barista Champion in the competition’s 19-year history, shares her approach to this year’s contest, her reaction to winning, and much more. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]
World Barista Champion finalist Cole Torode of Canada talks about how to get rid of nerves, the coffee scene in Calgary, and how to turn around a barista routine in less than a month. BY […]
Agnieszka Rojewska makes history, becoming the first woman to win the World Barista Championship FROM STAFF REPORTS The final day of both the World of Coffee exhibition and the World Barista Championship, both held in […]
The action, coffee talent, and mega equipment and supply show continues in Amsterdam FROM STAFF REPORTS The excitement at the RAI Convention center in Amsterdam reached fever pitch on Friday, with a packed World of […]
WBC semifinalists are announced, and the international coffee community gathers in Amsterdam for a busy show. FROM STAFF REPORTS Though day one of the World Barista Championship unfolded on Wednesday, the World of Coffee expo […]
Reigning World Barista Champion Dale Harris of the United Kingdom shares tips for how competitors can stay sane during the hectic competition, from connecting with fellow competitors to eating right and much more. Editor’s note: […]
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