SCA Seattle 2018

The recently crowned United States Barista Champion discusses his mindset during competition, taking part in USBC as an independent barista, and much more. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Jake Olson for […]

We walked the show floor to check out the high-tech brewers, espresso machines, grinders, and other new products offered at Global Specialty Coffee Expo 2018 in Seattle. Here are some of the cool things we […]

The 2018 Global Specialty Coffee Expo brought together a range of attendees to explore everything coffee. Here are some of the things we saw over the event’s final days. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]

The 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships have been filled with lots of amazing routines and talented coffee pros—here are your winners! FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA The winners of the 2018 United States Coffee […]

Eighteen baristas competed in the semifinal of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round Two. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA Kay Cheon—Dune Coffee Roasters, Santa Barbara, Calif David Castillo— Joe Coffee, […]

The last day of competition is here! The 2018 U.S. Coffee Championships are coming to a close—here’s the schedule. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA It’s the last day of the 2018 United States […]

The 2018 Global Specialty Coffee Expo is a chance for coffee companies across the world to showcase new machines, ideas, and gadgets. Here’s what we’re excited about. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE We’re here […]

The United States Coffee Competitions wrap up on Sunday—here are the finalists competing for the top spots. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of SCA Tomorrow, coffee roasters, tasters, brewers, and baristas will be competing for […]

Twenty-four baristas competed in the first round of the United States Barista Championship—here’s a recap of Round One. FROM STAFF REPORTS Photos courtesy of the SCA On Friday, 24 baristas competed for six spots at […]

Day One of the United States Cup Tasters Competition is over—here are the six finalists moving on to compete for the title of the top U.S. Cup Taster. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos […]