Interview with Los Angeles Barista Mourad Shehadeh
Barista Mou Shehadeh outlines the importance of knowing about origin and provides advice to those looking to pursue a career in the industry.
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Interview with Brighton Barista Kate Allen
Barista Kate Allen outlines the key characteristics that make a successful barista and how she intends to deepen her knowledge via Small Batch in Brighton.
Interview with Barista and Artist Matthew Corbin Bishop
In this interview, artist Matthew Corbin Bishop outlines his progression in coffee, the crop’s history and how he has paired his art with coffee work.
Interview with Kansas City Barista Tristan Smith
Barista Tristan Smith outlines the specialty coffee scene in Kansas City, also highlighting approaches and resources for those looking to become baristas in their town.
Interview with Nürnberg Barista Melanie Weldert
Barista Melania Weldert started her career in Colombia, now training and doing quality control in Germany. Her mantra - “brew it with love”.
Interview with Kenyan Barista Fredrick Nyakuna
Kenyan barista Fredrick Nyakuna currently works in Oman, part of an international workforce. His guidance for new baristas is tangible, and vision for his career concrete.
Interview with Bristol Barista Tereza Nekvasilova
Bristol-based barista Tereza Nekvasilova outlines her journey in specialty coffee and provides a curated list of resources for baristas looking to progress in the industry.
Interview with Hong Kong Barista Joyce Ho
Hong Kong barista Joyce Ho outlines the dramatic growth of specialty coffee shops in Hong Kong over the past two years, and the emergence of local coffee growing.
Interview with Bali Barista Aditya Rahman
Bali barista Aditya Rahman explains how a hobby turned into a passion to set up his own coffee shop in Bali, extended Indonesia’s specialty coffee footprint.