March 30, 2023

Following “The Road to Milan”: Is the World Barista Championship becoming more mainstream?

Many coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike agree that the World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the greatest stages for showcasing excellence and innovation in...

March 2, 2023

The Barista League Mexico City 2023

The Barista League returns to Mexico City, Mexico on 5 March 2023. The event will be hosted at Foro Indierocks! in Cuauhtémoc. A total of...

February 28, 2023

What’s it like to be a specialty coffee barista in the Middle East?

The Middle East has one of the oldest coffee cultures in the world. In fact, traditional arabic coffee (also known as qahwa coffee) received UNESCO...

February 16, 2023

The barista-to-roaster career step may not be as logical as it seems

For many baristas, a passion for high-quality coffee and excellent customer service is what drives them to work in specialty coffee. Alongside this, many develop...

February 8, 2023

The Barista League La Rumba Bogotá 2023

The Barista League La Rumba Bogotá 2023 will take place on 24 February in Bogotá, Colombia, and will be hosted by Varietale. La Rumba is...

January 24, 2023

Is the World Barista Championship too exclusive & expensive for competitors?

There are a number of competitions in specialty coffee designed to test the skills and knowledge of industry professionals. However, many consider the World Barista...

December 22, 2022

Should we weigh milk in coffee shops?

In the vast majority of specialty coffee shops around the world, dosing coffee is an everyday practice for preparing both espresso and filter beverages. When...

November 7, 2022

The Barista League Mexico City 2022

The Barista League will take place in Mexico City for the first time on 3 December 2022. The competition will see 12 teams take part...

October 25, 2022

The Barista League Manchester 2022

The Barista League returns to Manchester, UK on 12 November 2022 to host its barista-stye competition. Twelve teams will compete in three rounds of barista...

September 8, 2022

How can coffee shops hire & retain long-term staff?

For many baristas and coffee shop staff, passion and interest are two of the biggest motivators to work in specialty coffee. However, just like many...

September 1, 2022

Why should coffee competitors go on origin trips?

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are arguably the most prominent and prestigious competitions in the global coffee industry. WCC events give coffee professionals from around...

July 21, 2022

What is single-dose coffee grinding?

Single-dose grinding has become a popular technique among home consumers and professional baristas alike. The theory behind it is simple: you leave the hopper empty,...

July 14, 2022

How will sponsor changes affect future World Barista Championships?

On 12 January 2022, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) announced the qualified sponsors for the 2022 to 2025 World Barista Championships (WBC). These sponsors provide...

June 2, 2022

Introducing extract chilling in coffee

In his 2021 World Barista Championship (WBC) routine, three-time Australian Barista Champion Hugh Kelly introduced to the world stage a concept known as “extract chilling”. ...

May 9, 2022

Career progression for specialty coffee baristas

For many baristas, a passion for high-quality coffee is one of the main reasons they work in the specialty coffee industry. But alongside this enthusiasm,...

February 16, 2022

What does “barista-grade” mean?

As specialty coffee continues to become more popular, consumer demands are naturally evolving. People want more from each cup of coffee they drink. As part...