California Roaster Makes Record Bid of $445/lb at Ethiopia Cup of Excellence

Following a hiatus year, the Ethiopia Cup of Excellence coffee competition resulted in a record-high auction price for any country, with the top lot selling for $445 per pound. The…

Firecreek Coffee Quenches Phoenix with Huge New Roastery Cafe

Flagstaff, Arizona-based Firecreek Coffee Co. has spread South to Phoenix with the soft opening of a second, and larger, coffee roastery that includes a sixth retail location, an onsite bakery…

Build-Outs Of Coffee: Hear This Coffee House In Morley, Australia

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10 Minutes with Chef and Coffee Professional Liz Escobar

Discover the journey of Liz Escobar, a Colombian coffee producer and chef, as she blends the worlds of specialty coffee and fine dining. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Liz Escobar Liz Escobar, […]
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Seattle-Area Bikini Barista Chain Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud

The owner of a chain of Seattle-area bikini barista coffee stands pleaded guilty last week to tax fraud and faces up to three years in prison. In a plea agreement,…

Deion Sanders Is Now A Co-Owner Of BLK & Bold

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The Colorado Buffaloes head coach is now the co-owner and the Social Change Leader.

Ethiopian Cup of Excellence auction sets new record

Image: Yaroslav Astakhov/stock.adobe.comFollowing a year’s hiatus, the Ethiopian Cup of Excellence auction returned on 27 August and broke the current record set in 2022. Los Angeles specialty roaster Angelino’s placed the highest bid of $445.00 per pound. “We’re absolutely ecstatic to break a record with Ethiopia”, says Kirk Bedrossian of Angelino’s. “This milestone is a celebration of
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Cimbali Group to showcase its brands in Paris and Vienna

Image: LaCimbaliCimbali Group is set to showcase the latest in coffee technology at Paris Coffee Show and Vienna Coffee Festival this September. The Italian manufacturing group will present brands LaCimbali, Faema, and Slayer at the international events in Europe. At Vienna Coffee Festival, which takes place between 6 to 8 September, visitors will have the chance
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Hollywood stars introduce Lavazza’s new robot ambassador

Image: LavazzaTwo of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars have teamed up with Lavazza to launch its new global campaign and robot ambassador Luigi. The message of the campaign is ‘Pleasure makes us human’ and aims to remind people of the importance of appreciating moments and small pleasures in life, such as enjoying a cup of coffee. “As
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