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Barista Guild of America

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The Barista Guild of America is an international trade organization of The Specialty Coffee Association of America. We focus on enhancing coffee quality, promoting craftsmanship and cultivating a sophisticated "public face" for the industry.

Members: 109
Created By: trish rothgeb
Latest Activity: 8 hours ago

PURPOSE OF THE GUILD

• Promote coffee quality as the principle standard for success.
• Further baristas' knowledge and understanding of the history, fundamentals, art and science of
coffee preparation.
• Building community by encouraging communication, understanding, and respect between
baristas.
• Focus the voice of Baristas in representing the specialty coffee industry.
• Recognize baristas that have achieved a high degree of skill in coffee preparation.

STRATEGIES

• Maintain a Barista Guild web site that will keep members abreast of events, industry news, and
educational resources.
• Coordinate BGA Sanctioned Regional Jams.
• Coordinating community-building opportunities in conjunction with industry events.
• Work with the SCAA to develop and implement an effective training curriculum.
• Create a Barista Guild leadership in the form of an Executive Council, which will oversee and
guide the Guild.
• Develop Regional Chapters of the Barista Guild of America.

Discussion Forum

I'm not a card-carrying member
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I'm not a card-carrying member, but I'm considering it. But first I would like to simply ask in the most respectful manner: why? I would gladly join a guild which is the unified, powerful voice of ... Continue

Started by Joe Stormer. Last reply by Peter Tam May 1.

Help at Conference

The BGA is looking for a few good baristas to pull some shots and pour some capps at the booth this year at conference. We are also interested in baristas doing sig drinks if they are interested. W... Continue

Started by Heather Perry Apr 7

What's in the hopper now?
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Are you experimenting with single origin shots? Got a new blend to try out? Whether it's reddish-brown liquid nirvana or you think you just threw up in your mouth a little bit, the BGA wants to hea... Continue

Tagged: single, hopper, origin, blend, grinder

Started by Aaron Duckworth. Last reply by Peter Middlecamp Mar 30.

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Comment by DaBom <aNdYnEwBoM> on April 7, 2008 at 9:31pm: the reason you join is community and connectivity. a guild is what you make it. $45 a year does not a lamborghini buy. But it does get you almost all of the discounts and priveledes of an SCAA member including discounts etc.

Comment by Matt Milletto on April 2, 2008 at 2:33pm: Change it!! :)

Comment by trish rothgeb on March 26, 2008 at 3:43pm: I guess no ones cares that the photo representing us is a bunch of coffee buyers in a fake fight????
I'll change it.

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