by andrew | Oct 19, 2019 | competitions, origin
Elite retail coffee professionals around the world participate in annual barista competitions that demonstrate skill, professionalism, ingenuity, and passion for their craft: brewing espresso-coffee drinks. The largest and oldest of these gatherings is the...
by andrew | May 4, 2010 | competitions, events, news |
I remember the good old days when we would take our 3-group to the park for a picnic. People would stare and ask: “hey, why is that 250 lbs, 220v espresso machine outside in the wind on a picnic table?” We’d just laugh… some people don’t...
by andrew | Feb 18, 2009 | news, retail
On Monday, Albina Press founder and multiple barista champion titled Billy Wilson opens his new coffee brewpub concept in the Pearl District of Portland. The coffee shop, named simply Barista, will feature coffees from a trio of outstanding coffee roasters, allowing...
by andrew | Feb 8, 2009 | competitions, events |
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. The Latte Art Workshop led by American Barista &...
