Dandy Anderson Another week another episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast. Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen talk about the Sprudgie Awards Presented by Pacific Barista Series. Preliminary nominations are now open! Vote! A little later in the episode, the… Source link
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2019 Los Angeles Coffee Masters Champ Carlos De La Torre: The Sprudge Interview
Add another trophy to the shelf for Mexico’s Carlos de la Torre! The Mexico City coffee polymath has already taken home some serious hardware, having won national titles at Cup Tasters (2012), the Brewers Cup (2015, 2016), and the Barista Championship (2018,… Source link
The One With Ezra Baker
Ezra Baker (Photo by Justin Warsh) We’re back with a new episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast podcast! We chat about our trip to Florence to check out Accademia del Caffé Espresso by La Marzocco and our visits with Ditta Artigianale and new Tuscan roaster Pacamara… Source link
Accademia del Caffè Espresso By La Marzocco
High above the city of Florence, in the hills that roll gently into mountains and valleys along the Via Bolognese, a new must-visit experience has emerged for coffee lovers this world over. This is Accademia del Caffè Espresso, presented by La Marzocco and housed… Source link
Do Australian Baristas Really Have It Better?
Way back in 2013, Sprudge launched an investigation into barista wages in a worldwide poll that resulted in a then-enlightening find: Australia has the highest-paid baristas in the world. A second poll was later conducted, focusing solely on the land down under and… Source link
Teaching High School Chemistry Through Coffee
During my senior year of college at UC Davis, I took an introduction to chemical engineering class that taught basic concepts through the medium of coffee. I was intrigued by how the class took something so many college students were familiar with coffee, and could… Source link
What Kind Of Nut Milk Are You?
Moo-ve over, dairy milk. Plant-based milk alternatives are the new moo and there’s never been a better time to enjoy these beverages at coffee bars around the world. With so many choices which one is right for you? Take this personality quiz to find out what nut… Source link
World Barista Champion Coach Federico Bolanos: The Sprudge Interview
Contrary to how it may appear, barista competitions are a team sport. While the competitor is the only person to take the stage for that fateful 15 minutes, they do so representing not just themselves but often a group of people that helped shape their run; baristas… Source link
What Summer Coffee Drink Are You?
As the days get longer and the nights get hotter we have some serious questions. Perhaps the most pressing question on our lips is…What summertime coffee drink are you? Are you a hot filter coffee person through-and-through? Or do you deviate from your normal… Source link
6 Coffee Sneakers On StockX We Need Right Now
Sneakers and coffee are a match made in heaven (so long as you’re careful about the spills). And the two worlds have never been closer together: from sneaker-themed cafes (like Portland’s Deadstock Coffee), to sneaker brands opening incredible coffee bars (like