The 3 M’s (Mansi, Maria, and Marcus) caught up with Dan Streetman, Anne Nylander, and Scott Lucey of the Barista Guild of America Executive Council, Tyler of Intelligentsia Pasadena, and World Barista Champion Mike Phillips of Intelligentsia Chicago having a cup of coffee at the new Intelli cafe in Pasadena, CA.Members of the BGA Executive …

In an age where smart phones are marketed as necessities and social networking comes as second nature to most, it is no wonder that more and more companies are turning to location-sharing sites like Foursquare to promote their businesses. But what is this new technology and how can it help your coffee shop keep up …

What is one to do when their coffee shop becomes more of a second office than a brief enjoyable escape from the tedium of the day to day? Well, many coffee shop owners around the country are coming up with new ways to counteract the “office without the cubicles” atmosphere that seems to drain life …

Congratulations to SCAA member Klatch Coffee’s Heather Perry and Jana Bain for sweeping the 2010 Ultimate Barista Challenge!! Jana Bain and Heather Perry of Klatch Coffee are the 2010 UBC USA winners!The LA Convention Center was the stage for a truly impressive showing of barista expertise by Klatch Coffee baristas, Heather Perry and Jana Bain. …

Have you ever wanted to tour a real coffee roasterie? Are you in the Duluth area? Well, here’s your chance. Alakef Coffee Roasters is hosting a free public tour of its roasting facilities and everyone is invited.SCAA member Alakef Coffee Roasters will be hosting a free public tour of their roasterie this coming Friday, August …

The SCAA would like to congratulate our members Makeda Coffee on the glowing review they received in the Seattle Weekly blog.In a recent post on the Spill the Beans blog on the Seattle Weekly website, SCAA member Makeda Coffee earned a glowing review from blogger, Rose Tosti. In the post Tosti praises Makeda for their …

In an effort to recognize purveyors of authentic, responsibly produced and incredibly tasty coffee, Seedling Projects is introducing the inaugural Good Food Awards. Coffee producers are encouraged to enter up to two of their own unique blends for judging by a panel of coffee experts. Seedling Projects has created an initiative to recognize people who …

Alisha from the Café Society collection by William Hosner(as it appears on the Interlockhen Public Radio site – link below)After moving to Petoskey, Michigan, artist Bill Hosner discovered the amount of dedication and skill required to create a quality cup of coffee. After building relationships with his local baristas and seeing their hard work first …

Click the picture to be directed to the Facebook event pageSCAA member Hampton Coffee Company is partnering with the ASPCA its annual Hampton Classic Horse Show from August 29 – September 5. This year, in addition to helping out a worthwhile cause, you can have the chance to meet Officer Joe Pentangelo, ASPCA Director of …

We are proud to announce that new SCAA member Black Gold Coffee Roasters, owner Gary Lauters, have just opened their new shop in Venice, FL.To Gary and the Black Gold Coffee Roaster staff:Welcome to the SCAA and the specialty coffee community. Congrats on your opening and we wish you the best of luck in the …

Mansi, Kevin Curtis, Tara & Maria in front of the Curtis booth Last Saturday, Mansi and Maria headed off to the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles to hob-nob with some culinary folks and support SCAA members exhibiting at the show. They even let me and Marcus join them on this adventure!In the …