New Wave Tampers
Barista
A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.
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New Service Models in Specialty Coffee
Feature
Moving away from register-first service.
Collective Espresso: Cincinnati, Ohio
Café Crossroads
Tucked in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is Collective Espresso, a small café owned by two Ohio natives looking to expand the local coffee scene.
Q Grader Certification for Baristas
Barista
To certify, or not to certify? The answer depends on career and personal goals, among other factors.
Managing Multiple Water Sources
The Water Issue
Creating consistency across regional water differences.
Omni Roasting
Coffee
Do espresso and filter coffee really need different roast profiles?
Grinding for a Purpose
Feature
While espresso machines get most of the attention, grinders are the real workhorses of a café.
The Long Shot
Barista
As grinders improved and roasts lightened, a new type of shot emerged. Is it the new normal?
Questioning the Condiment Stand
Barista
Will milk and sugar be the domain of baristas?
The Tipping Point
Barista
Baristas’ livelihoods often rely on tips received—should they?