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
Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Katia Zelaya
Specialty Coffee Producer and Exporter for Ricardo Zelaya Coffee
Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Charles Tysor
Roaster & Technician for Carolina Coffee
Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Rachel Apple
Quality Control for George Howell Coffee
Specialty Coffee Expo 2019 Review
What did you miss at this year’s global gathering of coffee professionals? Find out in Fresh Cup’s recap of the Specialty Coffee Expo, held April 11–14 in Boston, Massachusetts.