Bridging the gap between coffee enthusiasts and Specialty Coffee

When it comes to the southeast, Georgia produces some amazing passionate Baristas. The coffee community comes in different forms, but essentially revolves around one thing- the people. Daniel Thompson plays quite a role in the community as the S.E. regional Representative of the Barista Guild of America. When did you start drinking coffee? I’ve always [...]

I first met Jason Dominy while working at The Connection Cafe in Wilmington, NC. He, and his lovely wife April, were in town from Charlotte and checking out local cafes. We geek’d out about coffee and I mentioned my ideas for my own cafe that I may someday own. His advice and feedback was the [...]

This month’s interview is a great example of achievement you gain from working hard and truly have a passion for coffee. Michael Phillips from Intelligentsia in Chicago, recently became the first American to win the World Barista Championship (WBC) last month in London. It’s more than just making a yummy drink. The combination of science, [...]