Interview with Kenyan Barista Robert Shuggy
Law student and barista Robert Shuggy is from Nairobi, living and working within reach of Kenya’s premier coffee producing areas.
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Interview with Indonesian Barista Alista Ponti in Zürich
We caught up with Zurich-based barista Alista Ponti to learn more about her career in coffee and how this narrative can illuminate pathways for new joiners.
Interview with Lladudno Barista Nathan Prosser
Nathan Prosser of Heartland Coffee Roasters in Llandudno, Wales - a background to his career and the status of specialty coffee in North Wales.
Interview with Singaporean Barista Dianyi Wong
Barista Dianyi Wong outlines his experience, moving from a “9-5” job though Starbucks’ rigorous training before crossing into specialty coffee and a sought after hospitality professional in Singapore.
Introducing Redemption Roasters: The World's First Prison-based Coffee Company
An overview of “behind-bars coffee company” Redemption Roasters who train inmates in prisons near to London in coffee skills, improving job prospects.
Photography Book "Drink My Sweat" Launched by Jake Green to Profile Kenya Coffee
Notes from the launch of Kunywa Jasho Langu: Coffee Kenya, the second in a the “Drink My Sweat” series from London-based photographer, Jake Green.
Interview with Dubai-based Barista Karamtin Bakari
Originally from Kenya, Karamtin Bakari has spent better part of 10 years working in United Arab Emirates, working in both commercial and specialty coffee.
Tendo provides free online training for furloughed baristas
In response to COVID-19, Tendo has been supporting specialty coffee by allowing furloughed baristas to complete free online training and develop work-based credentials.
Coffee Shops Take Stock: putting provisions on the shelf during COVID-19
With the future of America’s independent restaurants and cafes at stake, small business owners have had to quickly adapt and respond to the challenges presented in the unprecedented time of COVID-19.