You'd think most discussions with a topic title that included the name of Italy would have something to do with espresso, especially here. But I'm referring to Italy's ban on plastic bags last week, joining a handful of cities and countries across th
Read more…I'm working with the National Coffee Association of USA to promote the upcoming National Coffee Break on Thursday, January 20, 2011. The NCA is asking coffee industry members to participate through customer promotions and activities and consumers to
Read more…Customers have done nice things for us. But what compliments have they given you or what's the nicest thing customers have said to you?
Mine were:
"Thank you for being so patient"
"You just made my day better"
I know these aren't exceptional, but it's st
Ok so lets you just moved somewhere new and your looking for a coffee job, naturally you want to work for one of the best cafes you can find. Lets say you apply at a lot of different places and eventually get hired at a big chain store(not starbucks)
Read more…Quite possibly the perfect casual attire for these cooler days, however, I don't have one. I want one representing specialty coffee and the barista craft. Are there any roasters offering hoodies? Coffee shops? Do you have one you especially like? Pic
Read more…What is covered in each level of barista certification? Does it matter which association you go through? What are the benefits of being certified?
Read more…http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1311946/Sainsburys-coffee-explosion-injures-7-caf.html
Curious to everyones thoughts on the matter, user error or what not?
I would like to compile a list of the best, most relevant coffee-related blogs and websites out there. These could involve professional baristas or just enthusiasts with valuable insight. They might be about technology, or coffee philosophy, or techn
Read more…Hey everyone.
Hey guys,
Is anyone having a problem sending messages or requesting friends?
Read more…I recently moved back to the Bay Area, and I'm trying to hunt down some of best coffee shops around. I realize there are quite a few good shops. So I need your guys help on which ones you think are the best. Ive tried going on yelp to narrow things d
Read more…Here's the link to the story: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/20/murder-defense-too-much-caffeine/?iref=allsearch
after reading the story scroll down and read the posts. Pretty entertaining.
So I'm fairly new to the coffee industry but it looks really interesting. I spend a lot of time in coffee shops so I figure that if I landed a job at one it wouldn't be a bad working experience. So is there any advice that anyone can impart on me? I
Read more…Sasha King and Sam Penix lost their home in a fire yesterday. We can help.
http://sprudge.com/breaking-news-fire-claims-home-of-nyc-baristas.html
