2019 U.S. CoffeeChamps Archives

Scenes and Results from the First 2019-2020 U.S. CoffeeChamps Qualifier

December 17, 2019 Chris Ryan Comments Off

Here are all the Barista and Brewers Cup competitors from the first Qualifier in Sumner, Wash., advancing to nationals this February. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Paige Hicks On the first weekend of […]

Tasting to Win With 2019 U.S. Cup Tasters Champ Jen Apodaca

April 3, 2019 Chris Ryan Comments Off

Coffee-roasting veteran Jen Apodaca talks to us about how she came to compete in—and win—the 2019 U.S. Cup Tasters Championship. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE All photos by Paige Hicks Jen Apodaca is a coffee […]

Inventing Coffee Cocktails With First U.S. CIGS Champ Matt Foster

March 30, 2019 Chris Ryan 1

Matt Foster, a veteran Brewers Cup competitor, tried his hand at a new competition at U.S. CoffeeChamps and found huge success. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of the SCA For three different […]

Innovating to Victory With 2019 U.S. Brewers Cup Champ Kaley Gann

March 29, 2019 Chris Ryan Comments Off

Kaley Gann, winner of the 2019 U.S. Brewers Cup Championship in Kansas City, Mo., discusses designing her own brewing device, stepping outside her comfort zone, and how it felt to win in her home city. […]

Roaster Champ Shelby Williamson Is on a Winning Streak

March 27, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

U.S. Roaster Championship winner Shelby Williamson talks about prepping for competition and what she hopes to achieve on the world stage. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Paige Hicks In her first year […]

How United States Barista Championship Winner Sam Spillman Went From Coffee Newbie to Champion

March 23, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

2019 USBC champ Sam Spillman talks to us about her first coffee job, being mentored by 2014 champ Laila Ghambari, and letting out a few curse words in her very first barista competition. BY ASHLEY […]

Coffee Pros Face Off at Campfire Coffee Cookoff During U.S. CoffeeChamps

March 22, 2019 baristamagazine Comments Off

As the competitions heated up in Kansas City, Mo., coffee folks from around the country gathered to show their skills in a breakfast-cooking contest. BY LAUREN MIERSSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Cover photo by Ben Helt […]

Women Dominate in U.S. Coffee Championships Winners Circle

March 18, 2019 baristamagazine 1

PHOTOS BY PAIGE HICKSTEXT BY SARAH ALLEN The United States Coffee Championships wrapped up three days of intense performances in the categories of Roaster, Barista, Brewers Cup, Cup Tasters, and—for the first time—Coffee In Good […]

The 2019 United States Coffee Championships Finals Schedule

March 17, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

Here is the full list of competitors moving on into the final round of the United States Coffee Championships. We’ve been live on the floor for the United States Coffee Championships, and we’re excited to […]

The 2019 USCC Semifinals Schedule

March 16, 2019 baristamagazine Comments Off

Here’s the schedule for day two of the 2019 United States Coffee Championships! FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos by @isbellcreative We just wrapped up day one at the United States Coffee Championships in Kansas City, Mo.! […]