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A Recap of The Barista League: Online’s First Two Episodes

May 15, 2020 baristamagazine Comments Off

The Barista League: Online Episodes 1 and 2 introduced the eight finalists who will compete in the organization’s first-ever remote barista championship. BY ANGELA FERRARASPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE After a three-week application period and […]

Apply Today for The Barista League: Online

March 30, 2020 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular competition series is heading online—and welcoming applications from the barista community. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Feature photo by Paige Hicks As the specialty-coffee industry’s spring […]

A night time image of the bottom half of a person. The Barista League is in a yellow neon sign.

The Barista League Announces Its 2020 Season

December 9, 2019 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

The Europe-based workflow competition series returns for another year of globe-trotting and international coffee community-building. BY KATRINA YENTCHSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of The Barista League After a packed year of events in […]

The Barista League’s Mystery Coffee Vacation—Seoul, South Korea

November 19, 2019 baristamagazine Comments Off

The Barista League’s “Choose Your Own Adventure” 2019 champs’ trip was filled with kimchi, makgeolli, and a whole lot of coffee this month in South Korea. BY ANGELA FERRARASPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]

The Barista League Closes 2019 in Seoul, South Korea

November 8, 2019 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

This weekend, The Barista League finishes out a strong year of friendly competition by stopping in Asia for the first time ever. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of The Barista League From Helsingborg, […]

The Barista League Lands in Los Angeles This Week

August 22, 2019 Katrina Yentch Comments Off

The easygoing international competition series arrives in L.A. to kick off Coffee Fest. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of The Barista League On Saturday, August 24, The Barista League is heading to Los […]

The Barista League Heads to Croatia!

May 15, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

After a successful event at this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo, The Barista League jumps back to Europe for a fun-filled event in Zagreb, Croatia! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Carolyn West Get […]

The Barista League Will See YOU in Boston

March 11, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

In partnership with Ally Coffee, Barista Magazine, and Pacific Foods Barista Series, The Barista League will throw a party during the SCA Expo in Boston. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of The Barista […]

Scenes From The Barista League: Helsingborg

January 30, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

All the highlights from The Barista League event in Helsingborg, Sweden! BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Carolyn West unless otherwise indicated The Barista League stormed Helsingborg, Sweden, this past weekend. The event—which is […]

Meet the Teams Competing in The Barista League: Helsingborg!

January 24, 2019 Ashley Rodriguez Comments Off

The Barista League heads to Helsingborg, Sweden. Meet the baristas and coffee pros competing in the event. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Ane Noss Bystadhaugen The Barista League kicks off 2019 with […]