If you listen to Morning Edition, keep an ear out for the USBC Champion Mike Phillips this morning; the segment was their "final word" before the hour.
Read more…I don't know what's going on with everyone else,...but I'll be streaming the WBC at my cafe, Mokas Cafe and Coffee Bar. We're working on a couple things, so I'll be updating times, etc, etc as we go along. I'd love to get some people together to talk
Read more…UPDATE: The full "photo booth" gallery is now up for the barista prom. You can view them on the photographers website at: http://holkphoto.com/baristagallery.html Also, they are available on PhotoShelter if you want to order prints! Enjoy, there are
Read more…Ok, so what's the chances of a bX meet and greet at SCAA-ATL? Anyone know?
Read more…Im really interested in some type of barista jam together here in the nati, just wanted to see if there was anyone interested? I was thinking early summer, and the focus to just be a meet and greet. Also maybe get some of the local area roasters to d
Read more…With the big SCAA conference approaching, people are wondering, "What is the absolute coolest thing happening in the entire state of Georgia that week?" Well, I'm here to tell you that it is the Coffee Kids Charity Fundraiser in Athens on April 14th.
Read more…On the 16th of April, the 10th World Barista Championship will take place in Atlanta Georgia. With 58 champion baristas from around the world coming to compete, along with their coaches and supporters, this will truly be the premier and largest baris
Read more…I'm planning on attending (volunteering at) the 2009 WBC, but I don't know my way around Atlanta (never been there). Where is the competition being held? It looks like the Georgia World Congress Center (SCAA e Magazine), but I'm not sure. Also, how e
Read more…I had to work all weekend and didn't get to watch the live-feed as much as I wanted to, so I have been searching around a lot recently trying to track down any videos of the USBC (good friends with certain competitors, etc) and haven't had a whole lo
Read more…If you were a judge in a barista competition, how would you judge for " the best coffee concoction?"
Read more…Darth Vader has been re-born. We have enough donations now to replace the Darth Vader piggy bank, thanks to the following for your contributions: Terry Z @ Espresso Parts Matt M @ American Barista Coffee School/Barista Exchange Jay @ Dillanos Jeff G
Read more…If you were at Coffee Fest Chicago, you probably already know. Roast Coffee Company is holding a Barista Jam Friday, March 6th at 6:00pm. This will be THE alternative to the USBC. We'll be streaming the USBC live in the café. Schedule of events incl
Read more…Hey bX land! The new official website for the USBC 2009 is up! http://www.usbc2009.com I have been in a lot of the "party planning" committee meetings leading up to this event and boy do we have some cool stuff in store. More to come on the extra cu
Read more…Well, as of Monday dozens if not hundreds of people are showing up here in Portland for this years USBC. The competition starts tomorrow and goes thru this weekend. Monday night we met up with Scott Lucey and the Alterra gang as well as Sarah Allen,
Read more…Got this link from Rich @ Aldo's blog: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09029/945250-34.stm
Read more…This year at Wonderful World of Coffee that will be held in Cologne, Germany, just after WBC in Atlanta, we all will have an opportunity to enjoy at all other championships such as latte, good spirits, ibrick, cupping... But more interesting in a way
Read more…Portland, OR (February 9, 2009) – Two new half-day latte art and sensory skills training workshops will be held concurrent with this year’s United States Barista Championship in Portland at the American Barista & Coffee School on March 5th.
I can't wait to go to a party at your house. I might go all Nick Cho and punch you in the dick.
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