LONDON (March 1, 2010) – Colombia has been selected to host the 12th annual World Barista Championship, which will be held in combination with the 2011 EXPOESPECIALES conference in Bogota. Seven countries vied to host the 2011 event. “Choosing a winner from the very competitive site proposals we received was an extremely difficult task for [...]
Bogota, Colombia to Host 2011 World Barista Championship
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, world barista championship
Tags: 2011·bogota·cindy chang·colombia·expoespeciales·luis muno·Ric Rhinehart·SCAE·wbc·world barista championship
SCAA Hires Director of Professional Development
January 28th, 2010 · No Comments · press
From the SCAA this morning: In a move to increase the availability of education and professional development programs, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced today that Ellie Hudson-Matuszak has been hired in a new position as Director of Professional Development. The selection was made after an extensive search and Ms. Matuszak will begin [...]
Tags: barista certification·CQI·Ellie Matuszak·Ric Rhinehart·scaa·training
Intelligentsia Coffee reduces cup size
July 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Coffee Shop News, Retail Coffee Industry, Tips
In a move that I applaud both for the action and for the press received, Intelligentsia Coffee announced today – with great fanfare – that they will be dropping the largest 20 oz drink size from their menu. Trust me, I’ve done the research, it’s better… Small. Medium. Gone.; Intelligentsia Coffee will stop serving venti [...]
Tags: coffee·Doug Zell·intelligentsia coffee·Ric Rhinehart·starbucks·venti
