Barista Connection

Connecting the Worldwide Specialty Coffee Industry

Our goal is to connect the many layers of the specialty coffee industry, provide information and tools to advance the craft of the barista and create a place where you can voice your opinion.

Photos

Loading…

View All

Forum

Organic Kenya and others
1 Reply

Hey guys, I work at a strictly organic coffee roastery. We used to carry a Kenya AA, but then they decided to give it the boot because it wasn't organic, and it was coming in really inconsistent. D... Continue

Tagged: coffee, organic, roasting

Started by Ethan "Kei". Last reply by Steph 1 day ago.

Put Your Coffee Shop on the Map!

Thousands of people search Google Maps each day. Is your coffee shop on the map? If not, did you know you can list it for free? You can even add photos, customer reviews, coupons, and a link to you... Continue

Tagged: coffee, google, shop, maps, advertising

Started by Aaron Daywitt May 13

cream whipper stainless steel

Whip cream maker -utilizes compressed N2O chargers (single use, recyclable steel) Most cost-effecitve way to make whipped cream for topping. Only disposable item is N2O cartridge "charger" - Also ... Continue

Started by Michael Apr 28

whipped cream
1 Reply

Where can you get those gourmet whip cream makers -the kind that use N2O cartridges that you twist on?

Started by Michael. Last reply by Michael Apr 22.

Kenya Peaberry

Has anyone ever pulled a espresso shot using single origin Kenya Peaberry? I have tried this at my work, using a Full city roasted Kenya peaberry ground for espresso, and it worked great, with full... Continue

Started by Alex Garcia Apr 7

Videos

BARISTA!, the series. Added by Lita Lopez
What's the Buzz? - Espresso Masterpieces Added by Lita Lopez
Espresso 101 with Heather Perry Added by Lita Lopez
Espresso 101 with Heather Perry, Tip 3 Added by Lita Lopez

View Videos

Barista Connection Badge

Spread the word. Get your own Barista Connection badge for your website or MySpace page. (Get Code)

Get More Badges

Coffee News

Meeting Death for Coffee at Starbucks

Coffee Roundtable - Our Starbucks Idea

Chinese Coffee

Best In Show - Sell All My Shares

Death Came To Tea

More…

Members

View All

Groups

Asian Baristas (5 members)
Coffee Resource (2 members)
Bold Coffee (1 member)
Coffee Blends (1 member)
Brazilian Coffee (4 members)

Midwest Baristas (12 members)
NW Baristas (8 members)
ChgoBaristas (3 members)
N.C. Baristas (4 members)
NY Baristas (5 members)

View All

Blog Posts

Visit the Barista Video Channel

Barista Video Channel is a video website dedicated to the art of coffeemaking. It offers a collection of hundreds of coffee related videos for free. Besides viewing the videos it is also possible for visitors to contribute their own videos and share it with friends and other (home)baristas. http://baristavideo.magnify.net/

Posted by hylke schillemans on April 23rd, 2008 at 7:21am — No Comments (Add)

Coffee Shop Names

I'm trying to think of a name for the Coffee House I plan on opening in the future. I want it to be something edgy, catchy, and something easy to remember. Hmmmm.....I have had a few thoughts but nothing has really stuck yet. Maybe there is a website of some coffee "slang" or something. If anyone had some input I would appreciate any suggestions.

Posted by Debbie on April 19th, 2008 at 12:33pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Barista, earn your better life with your great coffee drinks

As I have seen in China, same as any other countries I believe, many baristas do not really know what they are doing, so I can understand why the boss won't pay more to them. If their work can be done by any one who are new after a few days of advising, no one would pay more than a waiter/waitress. There are always baristas who like their work and spend a lot of time and effort to learn, to improve their knowledge and brewing skills. But, many others not. It is reasonable to get a job for their… Continue

Posted by Peter Tam on April 19th, 2008 at 2:28am — 12 Comments (Add)

Event Feature Up

We now have an events feature up now. Use this to announce any shows you plan on attending or even local jams!

Posted by Anil Mezini on April 13th, 2008 at 7:17pm — No Comments (Add)

Hey, coffee shop owners and baristas! Are you guys stressed at work? Drinking coffee might make things even worse.

Alright folks, today is Monday. The weekend is over and there is nothing we can do. Some people have no problem with it, on the other hand there are baristas and coffee shop owners that consider every now and then how to stab their co-workers and clients with a tamper! Take it easy MacGyver! Put your tamper do… Continue

Posted by Bruno Sanches on March 30th, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Egg Coffee - a scandinavian old-school type of brewing coffee

Ok, so you are a coffee lunatic that's up to try just about everything that has coffee on it? Well, I believe I found out something way better than a coffee… Continue

Posted by Bruno Sanches on March 30th, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments (Add)

The Top 10 Coffee Myths

Just for the record, this is a copy & paste post, originally published by coffeegeek.com with some personal comments on some of the myths. It's always a good thing to mention the source. This week while you're enjoying your favourite coffee beverage and looking for som… Continue

Posted by Bruno Sanches on March 30th, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Have you ever drank a crappie coffee? Good for you! The most expensive coffee in the world is a crapped one! US$80,000.00 a 132lbs(60kgs) bag!

That's right folks, you didn't read it wrong! The most expensive coffee is literally crapped by a cat-like/skunk animal from Indonesia called Luwak (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). I must say I was even more surprised then when I found out that… Continue

Posted by Bruno Sanches on March 30th, 2008 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Café Bombom - a world classic coffee drink [MUST-KNOW]

Café Bombom Café Bombom is a special coffee drink made in the best coffee shops around the globe. The drink has a few variations all explained in details using the well-known design created by Lokesh Dhakar on ‘Coffee Drinks Illustrated’. I believe everyb… Continue

Posted by Bruno Sanches on March 30th, 2008 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Signs That You're Drinking Too Much Coffee

Here are some signs that you're drinking too much coffee: - Juan Valdez names his donkey after you. - You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked. - You ans… Continue

Posted by Bruno Sanches on March 30th, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments (Add)