Meet the 1951 Baristas – 25 Magazine: Issue 3 Online Exclusive
As told to ELIZABETH DOERR for 25 Magazine, Issue 3: Online Exclusives. Ali Fayazi (22, Afghanistan) I left Afghanistan in June 2016. I couldn’t see a future for myself there and it just wasn’t safe. After a five-year application process, I came to the U.S. by myself leaving my family back in Afghanistan. I miss …
A Milestone Year – 25 Magazine: Issue 3
The year 2017 was a milestone for our community, with the introduction of many new member-focused initiatives, including Avance, the SCA’s first sustainability conference in Guatemala, the first Coffee Technicians Guild Summit in Europe, the SCA’s Roaster/Retailer Financial Benchmarking Study, the launch of the Coffee Skills Program, amalgamating SCAE’s Coffee Diploma System and SCAA’s Pathways …
Reflections from the Coffee Technicians Guild Summit
By MARCO SERRI The Coffee Technicians Guild Summit has just ended in Susegana, Italy – the first European event dedicated to technicians who daily support the coffee industry. This was an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences among industry experts. Hosted by Astoria, we had the pleasure of spending two wonderful days with technicians coming …
A Refugee Tells His Story Through Coffee – 25 Magazine: Issue 3
ELIZABETH DOERR talks to the team at 1951 Coffee Company in Issue 3 of 25 Magazine. You may have heard of the country Bhutan. You may have heard about its lush jagged peaks due to its perch at the eastern base of the Himalayas. You may have heard that Bhutan exceeds in “Gross National Happiness,” …
Defining the Ever-Changing Espresso – 25 Magazine: Issue 3
Baristas – the creative professionals behind the coffee bar – are constantly experimenting with coffee, finding new ways to explore flavor, and using taste and customer feedback to refine formulas and recipes. A steady supply of new espresso machines, grinders, brewing devices, and other tools changes the playing field, leading to new ideas and fresh …
Mohamed Nouh Ges’ Guide to Guatemala – 25 Magazine: Issue 3
This welcome and openness became increasingly important to me as I grew up, moving from Somalia to the UAE, and later to Denmark. You greatly appreciate it when you receive a warm-hearted reception in a new country. MOHAMED NOUH GES, a director of the Somali Coffee Association and advisor to the Somali Ministry of Agriculture, …
How a Woman of Color Maneuvers the Power Structures in Coffee – 25 Magazine: Issue 3
PHYLLIS JOHNSON shares her story in Issue 3 of 25 Magazine. Patience is one of the greatest assets. As an advocate for diversity I’ve learned that I can never lose sight of the need to help bring about change and that my success alone is not enough. Why write about my experience as a woman …
Protecting Terroir – 25 Magazine: Issue 3
RUTH HEGARTY examines the pros and cons of geographical indications in Issue 3 of 25 Magazine. Prosciutto di Parma or “Parma ham” bears a brand, the outline of a crown with the word “PARMA” inside it, given to it by the consorzio (or producer consortium) who oversee its production and marketing. On the packaged product …
January 2018 SCA Chapter Update
Thank You to Outgoing National Committee Members We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our current and outgoing committee members for their hard work and commitment through our first year as the Specialty Coffee Association! We appreciate all the support and look forward to a bright future where we continue to grow and learn …
CoLab Antwerp 2016 – Morning Panel Discussion
All CoLab: Antwerp ‘coffeetalks’ – by speakers such as Charlotte Malaval, Emma Sage and Stephen Morrissey – were produced by our content partner Tamper Tantrum. We’ll be releasing the videos of these talks over the next months so we keep fuelling discussion and building an inventory of knowledge. Don’t hesitate to share your comments, thoughts or …
CoLab Antwerp 2016 – Stephen Morrissey – I’m a World Barista Champion and I don’t want to pay for your coffee
All CoLab: Antwerp ‘coffeetalks’ – by speakers such as Charlotte Malaval, Emma Sage and Stephen Morrissey – were produced by our content partner Tamper Tantrum. We’ll be releasing the videos of these talks over the next months so we keep fuelling discussion and building an inventory of knowledge. Don’t hesitate to share your comments, thoughts or …
Emma Sage – World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon
All CoLab: Antwerp ‘coffeetalks’ – by speakers such as Charlotte Malaval, Emma Sage and Stephen Morrissey – were produced by our content partner Tamper Tantrum. We’ll be releasing the videos of these talks over the next months so we keep fuelling discussion and building an inventory of knowledge. Don’t hesitate to share your comments, thoughts or …