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Verve Coffee Roasters One and One: Splitting the Shot

Splitting a shot of espresso isn’t exactly on the same level as splitting the atom, but in the specialty coffee world, where change is measured incrementally, by degrees, it’s still pretty exciting. Santa Cruz-based...
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Coffee California

Interview: coffee pro Chris Baca (Verve Coffee Roasters)

Ever since witnessing Chris Baca’s performance at the 2010 Western Regional Barista Competition, where he pulled audience members into his performance, it was clear he doesn’t approach coffee like most people. The Modesto native...
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Toast Paso Robles

Week in Pictures: Artichoke, Brioche, Crispy Hen Egg + More

Every week involves a steady stream of food, drinks and people. Of course not every taste or conversation is post-able, but the range of experiences is usually pretty amazing. Lucky me. Discover highlights from...
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Barista Competition

Suspenseful 2010 U.S. Barista Championship Finals

This past weekend, the Anaheim Convention Center hosted the United States Barista Championship, with 60 of the nation’s top baristas vying for a single slot in the 2010 World Barista Championship, which will be...
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Barista California

Interview: 2009 USBC Competitor Jared Truby (Verve Coffee)

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...
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Barista Santa Cruz

Interview: Barista Jared Truby (Verve Coffee Roasters)

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...
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