USBC 2013

From the Mind of USBC Finalist Charles Babinski

When the ranking for the 2013 United States Barista Championship had been announced, the finalists looked just exhausted, so we wanted to give them some space to be with their friends and family, and decompress. […]

Barista Magazine's Blog Week In Review

BMag Back Atcha! Our Pasteboard Week In Review

It’s been a very busy week around here at Barista Magazine HQ! We’re hard at work putting the finishing touches on the June/July issue of our magazine, which we think you’re really going to love. […]

Thursday Night Throwdown

L.A. TNT Series Debuts!

When our friend Todd Goldsworthy of Klatch Coffee Roasters in Southern California approached Barista Magazine about sponsoring and supporting the L.A. TNT series of events beginning this month, we said HECK YEAH! We love this […]

SCAA Boston 2013

SCAA Saturday in Photos

A cold and wet storm blew through Boston last night, but Saturday dawned calmer and touch a sunnier. Inside the Activities Hall at the SCAA Event, the 18 amazing baristas in the Semifinal Round competed […]

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USBC 2013

Schedule for USBC Finals, Sunday at High Noon

1. Charles Babinski, G&B, Los Angeles–12:15 pm 2. Pete Licata, Parisi, Kansas City–12:45 pm 3. Trevor Corlett, MadCap, Washington, D.C.–1:15 pm 4. Charlie Habegger, Intelligentsia, Chicago–1:45 pm 5. Sam Lewontin, Everyman Espresso, 2:15 pm 6. […]

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SCAA Boston 2013

USBC Semifinals Round Schedule, Saturday

1. Charles Babinski, G&B, Los Angeles—10:17 a.m. 2. Lem Butler, CountCulture Coffee, Raleigh, N.C.—10:36 p.m. 3. Josh Taves, Dogwood Coffee, Minneapolis—10:55 a.m. 4. Michael Harwood, Independent, Carrboro, N.C.—11:14 a.m. 5. Charlie Habegger, Intelligentsia, Chicago—11:33 a.m. […]