Update SPoTted
Roughly one month later, SPoT Coffee employees are one step closer to unionizing.
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Achievement Unlocked: Custom Retro Arcade Espresso Machine
An interview with Kelly Stombaugh, artist and roaster, on how she transformed a Synesso MVP into the retro arcade machine of her childhood dreams.
Glitter Cat Bootcamp 2020 Applications Now Open
Following the success of 2019’s inaugural season, which focused on the U.S. Barista Championship, Glitter Cat Bootcamp has now expanded to include sessions for Brewers Cup, Roasters, and Coffee in Good Spirits.
Using Service Training to Empower Baristas
Baristas often undergo hours, weeks, or even months of training before they’re allowed to serve coffee drinks, but how often do companies allocate the same level of training to the service side of the barista profession?
The Barista League Heads to L.A.
Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.
Seattle’s Slate Coffee Might Not Be Able to Wipe this Mess Clean
Instead of ordering their usual Saturday morning beverage, customers of Slate Coffee’s Ballard location on June 22 found several letters posted to the front door.
World of Coffee Berlin 2019 Recap
Freelancer Stephanie Parker attended World of Coffee Berlin on behalf of Fresh Cup and shared her experiences from the monumental event.
Bloom Set to Sprout in Four U.S. Cities
In its fourth iteration, Barista Guild’s Bloom event unveils a new tour format that brings coffee professionals and thought leaders together in four cities across the United States throughout June.
All Means All: Body Activists Seek to Disrupt Bias in Hospitality Industry
Portland’s Nossa Familia Coffee recently hosted an event centered on body size diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hospitality industry.
Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Dee “Walt Deezy” Traylor
Owner, Barista, Roaster, Green Buyer, & Renaissance Man for Rosalind Coffee