Vava Angwenyi saw a problem in the way coffee farmers were paid in Kenya—so she set out to change how the entire coffee supply chain looks and operates. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover […]
This week’s Specialty Coffee Expo is filled with lectures, tastings, and events we’re thrilled about—here are some of the things we’re most excited about. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE As the 2018 Specialty Coffee […]
Spilled drinks, misunderstood rules, and countless hours of practice—this is what first year coffee competitors go through. We revisit their experiences for stories that will inspire, motivate, and perhaps make you cringe. In this new series, we’ll […]
In the first installment of a new series, we explore some basic questions about the famed coffee variety, Gesha. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Gesha Village Coffee Estate The story of […]
POUR Coffee is Charlotte, N.C.’s first specialty-coffee festival, celebrating the vibrant coffee community in Charlotte and bringing together coffee professionals, consumers, and maybe a few barista champions. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by […]
Ben Jones of Batdorf & Bronson describes how he got from English Literature to becoming a U.S. AeroPress Champion. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Lisa Ligon. We keep up our coverage of […]
From barista to retail trainer to barista competition judge to coach of some of the world’s top barista competitors, Holly Bastin has had a long and fruitful career in coffee, which she reflects on here. […]
The Akawa Project, from Belgium’s Supremo, is currently holding a GoFundMe and other initiatives to jumpstart their impact in Burundi. BY CHRIS RYAN BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Burundi is a tiny, landlocked nation in Eastern Africa, […]
We focus on educational opportunities and professional development in part two of our series on budget-friendly benefits small businesses can provide their staff. BY DIANA MNATSAKANYAN-SAPP SPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Jordan Black Part […]
Last month, the United States Coffee Championships took place in Seattle, and we crowned four new champions. Over the next four days, we’ll talk to each champion about their road to victory. BY ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ […]
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