Scott Rao needs no introduction for most of our readers. His landmark book The Professional Barista’s Handbook has influenced the current generation of coffee professionals perhaps more than
Month: January 2014
Mom’s Coffee: Watch This Stunning Video About Eritrea
Eritrea is a country with a tragic history but a beautiful culture. Mom’s Coffee, a new short film directed by Ridwhan Jamal, captures the Eritrean coffee ceremony beautifully, from the fresh
We Went to the 2014 Big Eastern Barista Competition and Took a Bunch of Pictures
On January 17-19, the best baristas on the entire East Coast descended on Durham, NC for the 2014 Big Eastern Barista Competition. Official online media sponsors Sprudge had the coverage locked do
Cafe Review: Giant Coffee in Phoenix
For most people, Arizona conjures up images of desert, cowboys, and cacti. With such a rugged heritage, it is little wonder the lion’s share of coffee shops here prefer to roast their own. Bu
In Support of Home Roasting
Recently, Serious Eats published an article by Nick Cho that advocated against roasting coffee at home. I am a big fan of Serious Eats. Content from that website has encouraged me to take on all ma