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Coffee

Why We Heart Kyle Glanville

Chris Baca and Drew Cattlin of RitRo rolled into Portland the other day (on their way back from Minneapolis, part 2 of their epic USBC road trip) and I got together with them and some […]

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USBC 2008

And the Winner Is…

First of all, congratulations to all of the 59 competitors at this year’s United States Barista Championship. It sounds like a cliché, and it is, but it really was the best one ever. The baristas […]

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USBC 2008

USBC 2008 – Day 2

Twenty-five more competitors stepped up the stage again today for the second half of the first round of competition. It’s the first time in four years that the field of competitors has been completely filled. […]

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USBC 2008

Things that Make Heather Happy

Our friends at Espresso Parts made two-time USBC champ Heather Perry a very special present. She’s competing tomorrow, but you can stop by the Barista Guild of America booth anytime to see her cool new […]

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USBC 2008

USBC Updates

Yes, that’s World Barista Champion, James Hoffmann, onstage, and no it’s not just because he’s missed being in the limelight. Apparently he’s here in Minneapolis to actually do a little work. James, along with the […]

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USBC 2008

USBC Underway

Today was Day 1 of the United States Barista Championship. Twenty-five competitors from across the country were on stage here in Minneapolis at the USBC for the first day of competition. Though I didn’t have […]

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Competitions

The Final Countdown

Man, I sure wish we could add audio to this thing. I urge you to sing along to the classic Europe song as you read… I’m sooo stoked about the SCAA and USBC next week! […]