Laura and Johanna Pinto Gómez
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In the misty hills of Vereda Vericuté, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia, Laura and Johanna Pinto Gómez tend a small coffee farm that whispers of resilience and renewal. Barely two hectares, it’s no sprawling estate—just a patchwork of coffee, cacao, and plantains carved from inherited land and years of steady labor. Laura…
IMNABMarch 30, 2025
Leonardo Gaviria
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Picture this: a sun-drenched coffee farm in Colombia, where the air hums with the promise of a perfect brew. In the heart of this caffeine-kissed land, Leonardo Gaviria—a coffee quality analyst, professional Q-grader, and agroindustrial engineer—stands as a bridge between the soil and the cup. His story isn’t just about…
IMNABMarch 13, 2025
A Small Cupping, A Big Heart: GCAG’s Charity Event in Baku
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In the bustling city of Baku, Azerbaijan, a quiet revolution brewed on March 1, 2025. Timur Lyapin, a local coffee enthusiast, hosted the first-ever Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG) charity cupping—an event that proved small gatherings can pour big hope into the world. With 55 attendees sipping, tasting, and…
IMNABMarch 11, 2025
Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo
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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…
IMNABMarch 5, 2025
GCAG: A New Era of Coffee Education & Community Support | Documentary Trailer
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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…
IMNABMarch 3, 2025
GCAG Colombia: A Journey of Learning, Community, and Impact
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As the sun sets on our unforgettable time in Colombia, we reflect on what has been a truly meaningful experience. The first-ever GCAG (Global Coffee Alliance for Good) training program brought together young coffee farmers, passionate educators, and a community dedicated to making a difference. GCAG Colombia 2025 by I'M…
IMNABFebruary 22, 2025
Join the GCAG Charity Coffee Cupping in Baku!
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We are thrilled to announce a new GCAG (Global Coffee Alliance for Good) partner and an exciting charity event in Baku, Azerbaijan! GCAG Charity Coffee Cupping in Baku Charity Coffee Cupping – an event organized by passionate coffee enthusiast Aysel Guluzada (@aysel.guluzada), Authorized SCA Trainer Timur Lyapin (@timly.coffee), and CoffeeBar…
IMNABFebruary 19, 2025
Formulario de Evaluación del Curso GCAG
¡Gracias por participar en nuestro curso inaugural de GCAG (Alianza Global de Café para el Bien)! Tu opinión es fundamental para ayudarnos a mejorar nuestros cursos y hacerlos aún más impactantes para nuestra comunidad cafetera. Este cuestionario te tomará aproximadamente de 5 a 10 minutos.
IMNABFebruary 13, 2025
New Episode Out Now: Damien O’Brien on Resilience, Mental Health & Coffee Foundation
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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…
IMNABFebruary 2, 2025
