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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…
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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…
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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.
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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
Suraj Bhandari Suraj BhandariCoffee Stories

Suraj Bhandari

“What inspires me daily is the work itself,” says barista and coffee consultant Suraj Bhandari from Nepal, now based in Dubai. This ex-pat found his passion in specialty coffee, championing Nepali coffee on the global stage. His story reflects the journeys of countless individuals who leave home in search of…
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January 8, 2025
Yunxian Li Xianxian at Cafe ModoriCoffee Stories

Yunxian Li

Meeting Yunxian Li, also known as Xianxian, a barista at Café Modori in Guangzhou, was a completely serendipitous experience—one that reminded us how coffee connects people who share a true passion for this beverage. After the bustling Shenzhen Hotelex, we spent two unforgettable days in Guangzhou, guided by Xianxian and…
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December 24, 2024
Bilawal Khan Bilawal KhanCoffee Stories

Bilawal Khan

Everyone starts somewhere. For Bilawal Khan, it began as a waiter in 2018, working in a café. He wasn’t initially aiming for a career in coffee, but something about the craft of making coffee sparked his curiosity. Watching baristas create intricate latte art and seeing the joy it brought to…
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December 4, 2024