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I’M NOT A BARISTA and TIMEMORE Launch “GCAG”: A New Charity Initiative Supporting Coffee Farmers and Building Global Connections Maria Lucia GCAG sponsored coffee tools from TIMEMORE Lilydrip and I'M NOT A BARISTA WristbandsAnnouncementsblogCoffee StoriesNewsPress

I’M NOT A BARISTA and TIMEMORE Launch “GCAG”: A New Charity Initiative Supporting Coffee Farmers and Building Global Connections

Shenzhen, China — November 2024 — I'M NOT A BARISTA is proud to announce the launch of the Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG), an extension of the Charity Coffee Wristband Program, which unites coffee lovers worldwide to support farmers and baristas in need. Launching in partnership with TIMEMORE, and…
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11th November 2024
Exposing the Truth: Cocinare’s Unethical Trademark Infringement and Image Misuse Photoshopped Image of Daniele Carvalho Ricci Misused as Cocinare Brand Ambassador.News

Exposing the Truth: Cocinare’s Unethical Trademark Infringement and Image Misuse

We want to share an ongoing issue involving Shenzhen Kexina Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市柯西娜科技有限公司于, also known as Cocinare), based in Shenzhen, China. After we declined their charity partnership in early 2023, Cocinare started using a confusingly similar mark, “I’M A BARISTA,” causing significant confusion among the coffee community. They have…
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11th October 2024
From Barista to CEO: Nikos Antzaras’ Journey of Passion, Competition, and Community I'M NOT A BARISTA Podcast -Nikos AntzarasNewsPodcast

From Barista to CEO: Nikos Antzaras’ Journey of Passion, Competition, and Community

In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Nikos Antzaras, a two-time Greek Barista Champion whose love for coffee transformed his life and career. Starting as a medical engineering student working as a barista to cover expenses, Nikos found his true calling in the…
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13th September 2024
New Podcast Episode: From Barista to Trainer – Andrew Jay’s Inspiring Coffee Journey Andrew JaycareerNewsPodcast

New Podcast Episode: From Barista to Trainer – Andrew Jay’s Inspiring Coffee Journey

We’re excited to announce the latest episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, featuring a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional whose journey has taken him from behind the espresso machine to becoming a regional coffee trainer.   Andrew Jay In this episode,…
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28th August 2024
Barista Alejandro Lozano Struggles to Compete Amid Financial Hardship Coffee StoriesNews

Barista Alejandro Lozano Struggles to Compete Amid Financial Hardship

In the world of coffee competitions, the journey is often as significant as the destination. For Alejandro Lozano, an experienced barista in his late 40s from Mexico, the path to his next competition has been marked by hardship, uncertainty, and an unwavering determination. Despite being jobless, facing financial difficulties, and…
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23rd August 2024