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WBC Atlanta 2009

Finalist #1: CANADA

World Barista Championship FINALIST #1 SAMMY PICCOLO OF CANADA This is what they call a veteran: Sammy’s appearance here today represents his fourth time in the World Barista Championship finals. He hails from the celebrated […]

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WBC Atlanta 2009

Germany, Uganda, Canada

#13: BARISTA CHAMPION OF GERMANY ”STEPHANIE HEIDERMANN Stephanie begins her performance with “Namaste” and tells the judges that her entire performance has been inspired by a recent trip to India to visit the farm where […]

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Cafés

Oh, Canada!

So President Obama made his first official visit to a foreign country today, choosing as his first stop Ottawa, seat of government for the country which shares with the US of A the longest unarmed […]

Know Your Ingredients

Know Your Ingredients: Marshmallow

We explore the history behind one of the Western world’s favorite summertime treats. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Leon Contreras Marshmallows are synonymous with summertime—the sweet, sticky treat can be found […]

Test Drive

Test Drive: Nest Pour Over Kit by VSSL

We review the VSSL Nest Pour Over Kit, assessing its durability, convenience, and the quality of coffee it produces. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of VSSL and Vasileia Fanarioti Nestled in the wilderness […]

Know Your Ingredients

Know Your Sweeteners: Maple

Rich and warm in flavor, maple makes for a great sweetener — plus, its production is believed to have positive effects on the environment. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Pixabay […]

People in Coffee

Gianni Cassatini: Celebrating a Life in Coffee

We commemorate the life of longtime specialty-coffee promoter and passionate barista advocate, Gianni Cassatini. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE If it feels like Gianni Cassatini has been woven into the fabric of the specialty-coffee community—in the […]