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Entries from May 2006

Western Barista Guild Jam - June 3-4 2006

May 10th, 2006 · 1 Comment · Events

The Barista Guild of America announces it’s Western Barista Guild Jam, this June 3-4, hosted by Barefoot Coffee Roasters and the Professional Culinary Institute of Campbell, California. For further details, please visit the WBGJ Website.
The Barista Guild of America is an international trade organization for baristas.
The Barista Guild focuses on enhancing coffee quality, promoting [...]

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Independents Challenge Starbucks

May 4th, 2006 · No Comments · Start a Coffee Shop

Two good news articles were published recently on the topic of independent coffee houses thriving in competition with Starbucks. The first, an article from the San Antonio Express news Java Junkies: Independents Challenge Starbucks containing a quote by me and the second from NPR’s Morning Edition Independent Coffee Houses Thrive in Starbucks’ Shadow. [...]

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