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.
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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.
Interview with Auckland Barista James Mazey
Auckland-based fine art photographer and barista James Mazey exemplifies a multi-dimensional approach to coffee. Morning people and experimenters are endorsed.
Interview with Zimbabwean Barista Asher Chifumuro
Barista Asher Chifumuro explains how he started in coffee as a barista before becoming more involved in the commercial side of Zimbabwe’s coffee trade.
Interview with London Barista and Dancer Phoenix Tanner
Drop into Borough Market from London Bridge and you’ll be welcomed by a coffee truck and the enthusiasm of Phoenix Tanner, a professionally trained dancer and barista.