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Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo Raúl Rafael Artigas PerozoCoffee Stories

Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo

The café buzzed with the scent of fresh grounds, but the La Marzocco Strada loomed before Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo—an untouchable steel god. He wasn’t a barista, just the pastry guy, mesmerized as latte art swirled into cups. How did milk bend like that? He clutched the chipped mug his…
IMNAB
March 5, 2025
GCAG: A New Era of Coffee Education & Community Support | Documentary Trailer GCAG Documentary by I'M NOT A BARISTAblogNews

GCAG: A New Era of Coffee Education & Community Support | Documentary Trailer

In February 2025, I’M NOT A BARISTA, with the support of TIMEMORE, Fundación Federico, Hacienda Casablanca, and other partners, launched the first-ever GCAG coffee training program in Bucaramanga, Colombia. This initiative brought together young farmers, producers, and industry professionals to share knowledge, tools, and opportunities to strengthen the coffee supply…
IMNAB
March 3, 2025
New Episode Out Now: Damien O’Brien on Resilience, Mental Health & Coffee Foundation Damien-O’Brien-&-Coffee-FoundationAnnouncementsNewsPodcast

New Episode Out Now: Damien O’Brien on Resilience, Mental Health & Coffee Foundation

Host's Note: We’re thrilled to announce that we’re kicking off our 4th season of I’M NOT A BARISTA in 2025! This episode marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we’re so happy to bring it to you. While this episode with Damien O’Brien was actually recorded back in…
IMNAB
February 2, 2025
Brew Coffee Like a Chef: The Coffee Science of Double-Stage Extraction with MOMENTEM Double-Stage Brewing with MOMENTEMblogNews

Brew Coffee Like a Chef: The Coffee Science of Double-Stage Extraction with MOMENTEM

Brewing coffee is much like cooking—timing, temperature, and ingredient separation all impact the final outcome. This article explores a double-stage brewing method using the MOMENTEM grinder, where fines are separated and reintroduced later to optimize extraction. Grounded in extraction science and supported by recent research, this method leverages particle size…
IMNAB
February 1, 2025
Li Tao Li Tao Eclair Coffee Scale DesignerCoffee Stories

Li Tao

Li Tao’s passion for coffee led him to trade a decade of engineering for a world of brewing precision. Discover his inspiring coffee journey.
IMNAB
January 31, 2025
Enki Suarez Enki SuárezCoffee Stories

Enki Suarez

“What inspires me daily is the work itself,” says Juan “Enki” Suarez, a coffee buyer whose passion took root years ago in Venezuela. Back then, he was studying mechanical engineering, but a university strike forced him to look for something new. A weekend barista course offered a simple solution: keep…
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January 16, 2025