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A few good or at least mildly entertaining stories out there today from all over the world. First, Ethiopia and Tanzania coffee farmers expect larger than normal crop sizes and prices. Growers in Ethiopia project an increase of 25% over last year’s harvest. BusinessWeek reports on the harvest here: Volumes of specialty washed coffee traded on the [...]Out with the old, or everything old is new again?
I just saw this story from the SF Weekly about how Ritual Coffee Roasters has stopped using its French presses and its Clovers, instead opting for the Hario V-60. Ritual, however, isn’t the only Bay Area café choosing sides in the single-cup battles. From the article: San Francisco microroasters aren’t just differentiating their coffee by region [...]New Coffee Champs Down Under!
Australia is without a doubt one of the top countries in the world for coffee and espresso excellence, as proved by the quality of coffee its cafes and roasteries turn out, not to mention the consistently high caliber of champions in all areas of specialty coffee who hail from Down Under. And with the conclusion of [...]Videos
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Offering coffee from multiple roasters 6 Replies
Most shops I know offer coffee from a single roaster, no matter how many origins or blends they feature at a time. But the coffee shop I'm sitting in right now has a retail shelf with beans from thr…
Started by Jonathan Pascual in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by Dylan Jung 10 minutes ago.
Asheville, NC? Eh what? 6 Replies
So I'm currently posted up in Raleigh, NC and looking to make a move up to the mountains to the lovely town of Asheville. I've heard mixed things from my fellow baristas in Raleigh about cafe prospec…
Started by Alexis Kepford in Baristas Looking for Work. Last reply by Dylan Jung 20 minutes ago.
Any new roasters out there?
Im looking for roasts that are just starting out, I just opened a coffee shop now looking for new companies to maybe start somthing with a whole sell! I have had intelligentsia, alterra, coffee klatc…
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Barista training near Boston 1 Reply
Can anyone recommend a barista training course in the Boston area?
Started by Missy Carroll in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Simon Ouderkirk 1 hour ago.
Questions from a novice'. 9 Replies
I've been a barista for about four years now, but I just started taking my job seriously and made coffee a hobby a little over a year ago, so I am still relatively new to a lot of this. In my situati…
Started by William Fendler in Espresso. Last reply by Shadow 5 hours ago.
What to say to the barista about a bad espresso? 73 Replies
First of all, I'm a newbie to espresso. Although I've had many lattes throughout the years, most have been mochas. I tired of paying $5 for way too much sugar and way too little coffee flavor so I bo…
Started by Ruston Reynolds in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Ricky Sutton 8 hours ago.
Barista pay: sub-minimum wage 10 Replies
I have always been under the assumption that the position of barista commands at the very least minimum wage, and preferably a dollar or two more per hour regardless of tips. However, I've found out…
Started by Jonathan Pascual in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Marek 9 hours ago.
Growing coffee in United States? 2 Replies
Anyone here is growing coffee in the US? Do you think it is possible that maybe somehow in the near decade or something, we would be able to grow lots and lots of Arabica coffee in the US (aside from…
Started by Tommy in Origin, Growing and Green. Last reply by Mitchell Schuur 11 hours ago.
Coffee Bars in Italy 5 Replies
My wife and I are talking about taking a trip to Italy this coming Fall. I would like to mix a little business with pleasure. Anyone know of any particularly amazing coffee establishments to visit i…
Tagged: italy, cafe, bar, coffee
Started by Mike M in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Mitchell Schuur 12 hours ago.
Grinder 12 Replies
I'm thinking about getting a Nuova Simonelli MDX, just to start with untill I got some proper money coming in. Any ups or downs I need to know, or maybe any tips or suggestions? Cheers
Started by Mitchell Schuur in Equipment. Last reply by Mitchell Schuur 12 hours ago.
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Cuvee Coffee, making baristas in Texas famous
As a business owner, it is always great to see an employee get recognition for a job well done. As a coffee business owner, it is very fullfilling to see someone that has worked hard at his craft, receive local and national recognition. Clancy Rose is one of those guys who is talented and hard workging (traits I admire), but even more he is amazingly humble. I know he was honored to grace the cover of Barista Magazine, was a trooper when we had to haul the GS3 to multiple TV stations to promo
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