Joe Yang performing in Athens.
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10 Minutes With Joe Yang: Part Two

In the final part of our chat, we talk to the veteran of multiple U.S. CoffeeChamps events about approaching competition and his unceasing passion for coffee. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]

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10 Minutes With Joe Yang: Part One

We talk to the chief coffee officer of “robot barista” company Artly Coffee—and reigning U.S. Latte Art Champion—about discovering coffee, moving to Portland, Ore., and more. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Joe […]

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10 Minutes With Steve Lovegrove

We discover the dynamic intersection of specialty tea and specialty coffee through a chat with Steve Lovegrove, board member of the European Specialty Tea Association. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo via Unsplash I […]

Martin with two pointing up as he is announced winner.
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10 More Minutes With Martin Wölfl

We learn more about the 2024 World Brewers Cup Champion’s winning routine and the team that helped him achieve it. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Olivia Blinn Today we continue our […]

10 Minutes With...

10 Minutes With Martin Wölfl: Part One

We get to know the recently crowned World Brewers Cup Champion. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Olivia Blinn Martin Wölfl has been deeply involved in the specialty-coffee world for years, between […]

Three men stand together on a coffee farm.
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Direct Trade: Purpose Over Definition

We explore the intricacies of ’direct trade’ in the coffee industry through insights from Nikola Sunko, green buyer and roaster at Bell Lane Coffee. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Bell Lane Coffee […]