USBC Perspectives 2009 by Sammy Piccolo Posted March 20, 2009, 3:00am, Rated: 8.1 Sammy Piccolo, Canada's four time national Barista Champion and entrant into the 2009 WBC, heads to Portland to attend the 2009 US Barista Championship. Read more...
Instant Convenience, Mermaids, Good Enough? by Mike Ferguson Posted February 20, 2009, 3:00am, Rated: 8.2 Starbucks introduces an instant coffee, hoping to bolster lagging fortunes and sagging market shares. Is history in coffee development bound to repeat itself? Mike Ferguson presents some history and viewpoints. Read more...
What's Wrong with the WBC by Instaurator Posted June 16, 2008, 3:00am, Rated: 7.1 A former Executive Director of the World Barista Champiionship speaks out about problems with the WBC and how it is organized and run and offers some discussion on possible solutions. Read more...
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What is Single Origin by Dal Anderson Posted August 18, 2010, 3:00am, Rated: 9.3 Confused about what Single Origin is? A roaster offers his perspective on what Single Origin was, is, and could be. Includes some history on the development and marketing of Single Origin coffees. Read more...
Professionally Speaking Column Archives
Column Description With each new Professionally Speaking feature article, you'll read the words of a professional in the coffee industry, addressing issues that matter most to other industry members. Topics will include commercial roasting, green bean buying, staffing and managing a cafe, and anything else related to the business of doing coffee.
