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Bosses 'should embrace Facebook er... BaristaExchange'

Thought this was a cool article talking about some of the benefits of social networking sites like Facebook or Barista Exchange. I realize that most of our "bosses" on this site, are also members. :)



"Companies should not dismiss staff who use social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo at work as merely time-wasters, a Demos study suggests.



Attempts to control employees' use of such software could damage firms in the long run by limiting the way staff communicate,… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on October 28, 2008 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Finally something worth writing about...Roasters Club!









Well ladies and gents, there is something I have had a cooking a couple of weeks and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.



Please read the Roasters Club October Offering Review… Continue

Added by Wilson Hines on October 28, 2008 at 4:20pm — No Comments

The Awards Ceremony Pt 2

Once the announcement of the finalists began the atmosphere inside the auditorium became electric. As each winner took the stage their friends and families erupted in cheers and applause. The pride each of the producers' eyes was wonderful. Each producer was greeted on stage by the buyer of their lot, Silvio Leite, representatives of Pinhalense Agriculture Equipment, Cafe Bom Dia, and SEBRAE. The top three spots in each category also received cash prizes. After the awards ceremony, everyone… Continue

Added by Brazil Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition on October 28, 2008 at 7:56am — No Comments

Silent Barista

O.K. I've decided to ask The Barista's to help me solve a puzzling question" Why does an adult child suddenly stop communicating with their parents and siblings?" I am honestly trying to come up with answers. There was no abuse in childhood. We have a large supportive family. We are not rich, but manage to supply extra's that where asked for, that was within reason. We tought our children to be self sufficent, independent, which I believe parents are supposed to do for their children, but we… Continue

Added by judy f mccabe on October 28, 2008 at 5:02am — No Comments

Good Coffee on the Coast?

Is there any good coffee on the Oregon coast (mainly around Coos Bay) that is worth noting?

Added by Tyler on October 27, 2008 at 4:18pm — No Comments

The Awards Ceremony Pt 1

After the the auction and a short lunch, the awards ceremony was set to begin inside SEBRAE's large auditorium. The finalists in each category were invited to attend with their families and fellow co-op members. Buses had come from Nova Rezende, Boa Esperança, Poço Fundo, and as far away as Espirito Santo state.



Before the winners were announced the various partners in the project each took turns talking about the successes of the Responsible Sourcing Parnership, including TransFair… Continue

Added by Brazil Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition on October 25, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Results-2008 Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition

Results for the 2008 Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition, Brazil



Naturally Processed Coffees

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Added by Brazil Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition on October 24, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Michelle Campbell Resigns from SCAA

I post the following message on behalf of SCAA's Executive Director, Ric Rhinehart:



It is with considerable regret that I inform you that I accepted Michelle Campbell’s resignation this week from her position as Director of Community and Events. Michelle has been with the association since 2002 and has played a key role in the development of the barista community, regional and national barista competitions and the World Barista Championship. Michelle will be sorely missed, and we… Continue

Added by Mike Ferguson on October 24, 2008 at 4:31pm — 3 Comments

Coffee Kids 20th Anniversary DVD Now Available

Coffee Kids recently completed a DVD celebrating our 20th Anniversary with the help of Machine Hero, a Rhode Island-based communication arts company. The original 10-minute film can be seen below. It explores Coffee Kids role in the global coffee community and how support for organizations like Coffee Kids translates to support for the long term future of the specialty coffee industry.



The DVD features… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on October 24, 2008 at 3:03pm — No Comments

The Finals Part 2

The final scores for the competition and are being calculated by Silvio Leite's team and descriptions of the lots are being written for tomorrow night's auction. Members of the panel are catching up on work from home, watching the Rwanda Cup of Excellence online auction, or enjoying a pleasant post-almoço siesta.





More delicious food at the Centro do Excellencia.…



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Added by Brazil Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition on October 24, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Finals Feedback and Farmers

Once judges were finished with each round of cupping they met in a conference room with head judge Silvio Leite to give their scores and talk about the coffees. Often, when the discussion about a particular aroma or flavor becomes animated, Silvio has provided insight into why the trait exists. In some cases it's related to post-harvest techniques-when the cherries are picked, how much fermentation if any, how the cherries are dried if they're naturals, etc. While discussing a high scoring… Continue

Added by Brazil Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition on October 24, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Plateaus and Moments of Discovery

I entered into coffee two years ago with only a cursory knowledge of this fine beverage I've become so enamored with these days. I knew it was black, that it "tasted bitter", and that it was, in my mind at the time, a poor substitute for Mountain Dew. Fast forward to today; redistribution methods, TDS brewing measurements, gram scale dosing, pulped natural, and 9 bar are all terms that float in foggy cloud in mind. Ive pondered the effects of convex tamping versus flat piston tamping. I've… Continue

Added by Chris DeMarse on October 24, 2008 at 7:26am — 1 Comment

Loaner Machine

Our espresso machine wasn't doin so well, they bought it used to begin with, and we've been open 5 years now, so it's expected. Well the owners decided against buying a new machine, so ours is getting rebuilt. Unfortunately we got the worst loaner since he has so many out right now. It sucks! It's so frustarting to serve drinks, shots especially, that are far under par compared to your usual best. It's gonna be a rough weekend.

Added by Jaimie Rae Weidner on October 23, 2008 at 7:57pm — No Comments

Competition video

Hey all, does anyone know where I can get access to soe video from the WBC any year will do, I want to see it all.

Added by Jesse -D-> on October 23, 2008 at 11:41am — 7 Comments

Anyone need a barista?

I got fired monday. It was stupid and unfair. I've never done anything wrong there - never late, in fact, I'm always early, the drawer is never off, never been repriminded, and when I went in early monday morning to open my boss was waiting for me to get my keys. Whatever. If he's going to be like that, I don't want to work for him anyways.



Bad news is, no other coffee houses seem to be looking for baristas. I sent my resume to a couple but I havn't heard anything back and don't… Continue

Added by Rachael Renk Simas on October 23, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

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