Glitter Cat Goes Digital—And Expands Their Reach and Impact

Originally focused on in-person bootcamps, Glitter Cat Barista recalibrated their events to help baristas prepare for coffee competitions, and found creative ways to broaden its scope.
by RJ Joseph | February 10, 2023

Glitter Cat Bootcamps Make Their Triumphant (and Shimmering) Return

After two years away, Glitter Cat will host its first in-person bootcamps, providing resources to marginalized baristas who wish to compete in the 2022-2023 US Coffee Championships season.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 23, 2022

Glitter Cat Presents Digital Competition for Fall 2020

Glitter Cat, the competition training program for marginalized coffee professionals, announces DiGiTiTiON, a socially distanced digital competition in six categories.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 9, 2020

Glitter Cat Bootcamp Announces 2020 Cohort

Glitter Cat has revealed its participants in this year’s Bootcamp, which will train coffee professionals from around the country to compete in the 2020 U.S. Coffee Championships.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 18, 2019

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.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 16, 2019

The Hot Medicated Summer Raffle and Auction Is On

The online auction and raffle aims to raise funds for two influential coffee figures, Julien Langevin and Veronica Pearl.
by Bailey Spear | July 13, 2023

It’s Time to Start Talking About Human Resources in Coffee

Welcome to the Coffee Human Resource column, a place to explore issues like employee wellness and safety, workplace communication, and conflict management.
by Eric Grimm | August 30, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of October 2nd

Peet's gives new meaning to loyalty cards and how a heatwave in Brazil will affect coffee crops. Here's the news for the week of Oct 2.
by Fionn Pooler | October 2, 2023

Hosting Virtual Events: How To Go Hybrid

By offering an array of engaging digital and in-person experiences, hybrid events can create a memorable and cohesive experience for all.
by RJ Joseph | March 1, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of February 20th

Why drink coffee when you can spray caffeine directly onto your tongue? Plus, the ICO launches a living income study, and Tim Hortons opens in Pakistan—and attracts looooong lines. ‘ICO Launching Living-Income Benchmarking for…
by Fionn Pooler | February 20, 2023