by andrew | Apr 4, 2010 | business, news, roasting
Portland’s green coffee bean scene was featured in Oregon Business magazine, one of the most vibrant in the country. My comments, below: Andrew Hetzel, a coffee consultant based in Kona, Hawaii, says the added cost of shipping to Portland is offset by the low... by andrew | Mar 16, 2009 | competitions, events
Despite the seemingly non-stop activity surrounding this year’s United States Barista Championship in Portland, I had the pleasure of sitting down to discuss the competition and what it means to be a barista judge with Internet radio producer Kyle O’Brien... by andrew | Mar 8, 2009 | competitions, events
The United States Barista Championship finals round is today, Sunday March 8, 2009 at Noon PDT broadcast live from Portland. Stay here for streaming coverage of the action: http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/512153 USBC Finalists (not in order): 1. Scott Lucey –... 
by andrew | Feb 24, 2009 | events
There is just over a week remaining until the Latte Art and Sensory Skills Workshops will be held on March 5th at the American Barista & Coffee School during the United States Barista Championship. We have a quick update: registration for afternoon Sensory Skills... 
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... 