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 […]

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Know Your Ingredients: Jujube

Native to China, jujube is a superfruit with a multitude of nutritional benefits. We explore its history, how it’s cultivated, and ways cafés are using it in their menus. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]

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Know Your Ingredients: Mugwort  

Bright, herbaceous, and widely sought-after for its healing properties, mugwort is leaving a unique mark on the coffee world.  BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Jeffrey Robb via Pixabay As an […]

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Know Your Ingredients: Rice

Rice serves as a staple food in many cultures and provides sustenance to billions of people around the world. Today, we explore its history and how it plays a role in the coffee world today. […]

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Know Your Ingredients: Earl Grey 

We explore the history of this industry favorite, how it’s made, and the unique ways it’s being incorporated into café menus. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Matt Seymor via Unsplash […]