Nik Krankl first fell for coffee during a college trip to Italy. He returned to the States, became a ravenous home barista, and once he moved to Boston, took the hobby to the next...
From March 5-8, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland is hosting the 2009 United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the USBC, I’m showcasing baristas who decided to compete for the American coffee crown....