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See You There: SCA Expo 2024 Parties & Events

The Specialty Coffee Expo kicks off this week—here are all the goings-on to know about. COMPILED BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Feature image courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association There are so many fun and exciting parties […]
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Advocating for Your Rights: Tips + Resources for Those with Invisible Disabilities

Many people in the coffee industry struggle with invisible illnesses that can impact their lives and work. These resources may help. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo sourced via Unsplash In the April […]
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Weihong Zhang’s Decaffeinated Journey to U.S. Brewers Cup Victory

We talk to Weihong Zhang, a biochemist turned coffee professional, about how he conquered the U.S. Brewers Cup by using a decaf coffee. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Weihong Zhang Today, we […]
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Know Your Sweeteners: Beet Sugar

We explore the differences between beet sugar and sugarcane, and take a look at their environmental impact. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Ville Mononen Most of us will add a spoonful […]
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Test Drive: The Ceado E37Z Barista Espresso Grinder

“Zero retention” is a sought-after quality in grinders; does this new product actually deliver it? BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Josh Taves Grinders, grinders, grinders! They seem to be a big topic […]
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Frank La’s Triumphant USBC Return: Part Two

We conclude our conversation with the new United States Barista Champion. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Kenneth R. Olsen Frank La, co-owner of Be Bright Coffee in Los Angeles with his wife, […]
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Frank La’s Triumphant USBC Return: Part One

In his second year competing again after a nine-year hiatus, the Los Angeles-based barista became the 2024 U.S. Barista Champion. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Pacific Barista Series When the 2023 […]
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Out Now: The April + May 2024 Issue of Barista Magazine!

In our 19th anniversary issue, we feature Xavier Alexander from Chicago’s Metric Coffee, investigate invisible disabilities, dive into unions, coffee competitions, and much more! BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE It’s April, so that means it’s time […]
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5 Cool Cafés to Try in Hong Kong

These five specialty shops will recharge your energy during a visit to the whirlwind city that is Hong Kong. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Hong Kong may be a hectic […]
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