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Devin Pedde

Coffee Los Angeles

Dialing in Espresso with Intelligentsia educator Devin Pedde

Every morning, there’s a ritual that takes place at top coffeehouses that customers rarely see, since it initially occurs before the shops even open. This is the act of “dialing in” coffee, optimizing the...
Barista Los Angeles

Interview: 2009 USBC Competitor Devin Pedde (Intelligentsia)

From March 5-8, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland is hosting the United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the USBC, I’m showcasing baristas who placed in the Top 6 in their respective region...
Barista Los Angeles

Interview: Barista Devin Pedde (Intelligentsia Coffee)

From January 23-25, top baristas from California and Hawaii will converge on Los Angeles to compete at the Western Regional Barista Competition. The winner scores a coveted slot in the Semi-Finals of the 2009...
Sign Silver Lake

Intelligentsia: Opening Pandora’s Specialty Coffee Box

A couple years back, I began discussing coffee with a writer who was very particular about his beans. He said he couldn’t stomach any of the coffee in Los Angeles, opting to ship beans...