# barista (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover barista. Page: Feed: --- ## [Introducing The Green Room!](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/introducing-the-green-room) _2026-08-15 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a look at the new roasters in Copenhagen ## [Just Onyx Doing Onyx Things](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/just-onyx-doing-onyx-things) _2026-08-08 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a new way to roast using solar energy? ## [How Does The Pope Take His Coffee?](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/how-does-the-pope-take-his-coffee) _2026-07-25 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a boutique coffee-focused hotel in India ## [Ninja Auto Barista Pro Review: Big Espresso, Auto Milk & Is It Worth It?](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/ninja-auto-barista-pro-review/) _2026-07-21 · Kev · Coffee Blog_ Ninja are at it again, and this time they're not just having a crack at semi-automatic espresso machines, pod machines, filter machines, air fryers, ice cream makers, and possibly a small family hatchback at some point in the near future ;-). This time, we’re talking \[ \] The post Ninja Auto Barista Pro Review: Big Espresso, Auto Milk Is It Worth It? appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [A Two Michelin Star Coffee Omakase](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/a-two-michelin-star-coffee-omakase) _2026-07-18 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a grip of new Build-Outs ## [Sprudge Twenty Interviews!](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/sprudge-twenty-interviews) _2026-07-11 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a lot of coffee and science news. ## [3 New World Coffee Champions](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/3-new-world-coffee-champions) _2026-07-03 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, an exclusive interview with USMNT Full-back Joe Scally ## [A New US Barista Champion](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/a-new-us-barista-champion) _2026-06-27 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a barista for the US Men's soccer team. ## [Welcome To The 2026 US Barista Championship!](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-2026-us-barista-championship) _2026-06-20 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ We're here all weekend bringing you live updates for all the action. ## [Builds, Builds, Builds](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/builds-builds-builds) _2026-06-13 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a new guide to Mexico City's Condesa neighborhood ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MsT3TOznyVOv) _2026-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [More Controversy In Taiwanese Specialty Coffee](https://sprudge.substack.com/p/more-controversy-in-taiwanese-specialty) _2026-06-06 · Sprudge · The Sprudge Report_ Plus, a look inside of the world of the Japanese kissaten. ## [Lelit Anita Review: Why It’s NOT Just an Italian Barista Express](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/lelit-anita-review/) _2026-06-05 · Kev · Coffee Blog_ If you’re looking at the Lelit Anita, you may be under the assumption that it's a more classic-looking Italian-made alternative to the Sage Barista Express. This is exactly what I thought, until I tested it, and came to the conclusion that it absolutely isn't. Yes, \[ \] The post Lelit Anita Review: Why It’s NOT Just an Italian Barista Express appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Sage Barista Express Impress Review: Real Espresso, Less Frustration](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/sage-barista-express-impress-review/) _2026-05-29 · kev · Coffee Blog_ The Sage Barista Express Impress is one of Sage’s most interesting machines, as it bridges the gap between fully manual traditional espresso machines and automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines, but in a very practical and cost-effective way. It’s based on the hugely popular Sage Barista Express, \[ \] The post Sage Barista Express Impress Review: Real Espresso, Less Frustration appeared first on… ## [Lelit Victoria Review: Serious Home Barista Power in a Slim Package](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/lelit-victoria-review/) _2026-05-28 · Kev · Coffee Blog_ The Lelit Victoria is one of Lelit's more premium single-boiler espresso machines, sitting above the Lelit Anna and below the likes of the Mara X, Elizabeth, and Bianca. It's very similar to the Profitec Go, same boiler size material, similar premium build, similar performance, \[ \] The post Lelit Victoria Review: Serious Home Barista Power in a Slim Package appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Lelit Anna PL41TEM Review: Proper Italian Espresso with a Smart Twist](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/lelit-anna-review/) _2026-05-27 · kev · Coffee Blog_ When I first used the Lelit Anna, my main thought was: why isn’t everyone talking about this? The Lelit Anna PL41TEM, also known as the Anna 2 or Anna PID, is a single-boiler Italian espresso machine with a brass brew boiler, PID temperature control, and a \[ \] The post Lelit Anna PL41TEM Review: Proper Italian Espresso with a Smart Twist appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Lelit Kate Review: Victoria With a Built-In Grinder?](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/lelit-kate-review/) _2026-05-27 · kev · Coffee Blog_ The Lelit Kate is one of the more unusual integrated grinder espresso machines because it isn’t really trying to be an alternative to the Sage Barista Express, Barista Pro, or Barista Touch. Most integrated grinder machines are built around convenience. They usually use thermoblocks or \[ \] The post Lelit Kate Review: Victoria With a Built-In Grinder? appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Sage Barista Express: Is the OG Home Coffee Machine Still Worth It in 2026?](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/sage-barista-express-assessment/) _2026-05-25 · kev · Coffee Blog_ The Sage Barista Express has been one of the world’s best-selling home espresso machines for years. Even now, in 2026, it manages to hit a sweet spot that many other brands, and even newer Sage models, miss. But there are many other options these days, \[ \] The post Sage Barista Express: Is the OG Home Coffee Machine Still Worth It in 2026? appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Lelit Mara X3 Pagaia Review: The “Mara X V3” with Pump Control](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/lelit-mara-x3-pagaia-review/) _2026-05-10 · kev · Coffee Blog_ The Lelit Mara X3 Pagaia is Lelit's latest machine at the time of writing, and I think there's a lot more to it than may meet the eye at first glance. If you thought, “Ah, right, it’s just a slightly fancier Lelit Mara X with some wood \[ \] The post Lelit Mara X3 Pagaia Review: The Mara X V3 with Pump Control appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Gaggia Classic Up Review: A Modern Gaggia Classic?](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/gaggia-classic-up-review/) _2026-05-05 · kev · Coffee Blog_ If you’ve spent any time around home espresso over the last few years, you’ll know that Gaggia Classic owners love a mod. PID kits, OPV tweaks, low-profile drip trays, better steam wands, pressure gauges, preinfusion mods, timers… half the fun of owning a Classic, for \[ \] The post Gaggia Classic Up Review: A Modern Gaggia Classic? appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Baratza Forté Review: Is This Flat-Burr Workhorse Finally a Bargain?](https://coffeeblog.co.uk/baratza-forte-review/) _2026-04-07 · ijwt · Coffee Blog_ There are some grinders that arrive with loads of hype, dramatic launch videos, and people on forums behaving as if the Second Coming has happened, in flat burr form. The Baratza Forté isn’t really one of those grinders, certainly not in the UK. Why? Put simply, \[ \] The post Baratza Forté Review: Is This Flat-Burr Workhorse Finally a Bargain? appeared first on Coffee Blog . ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/afx0Wxl7hz76) _2026-04-07 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Don't ever make your boss a cake](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/dont-ever-make-your-boss-a-cake) _2025-06-26 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Gone forever? Not sure, but definitely need time to regain focus. ## [A Short Lexicon of Coffee Buzzwords](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/a-short-lexicon-of-coffee-buzzwords) _2025-05-09 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ “Sustainable,” “ethical,” and “responsible” are all words used to describe coffee, but what do they mean? Companies use them constantly to denote integrity but what do these words actually mean? ## [A Fundraiser for Gaza Hopes to Wake Up the Coffee Industry](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/a-fundraiser-for-gaza-hopes-to-wake) _2025-04-25 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ For 18 months, the coffee industry has remained mostly silent about the ongoing destruction of Gaza. A new fundraiser hopes to raise money—and jolt the industry awake. ## ["How do you take care of your mental health?"](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/how-do-you-take-care-of-your-mental) _2025-04-17 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ A student asked me this during a journalism Q&A and I gave an inadequate answer. I haven't stopped thinking about it. ## [How Tariffs and Private Equity Are (Loosely) Connected](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/how-tariffs-and-private-equity-are) _2025-04-10 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Two stories dominated my coffee news cycle this week. I found some interesting resonances between them. ## [Against Interpretation (In Coffee)](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/against-interpretation-in-coffee) _2025-04-03 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ How Susan Sontag's seminal essay speaks to the constraints we place on coffee—and what breaking free could look like. ## [Revisiting the Question: Does Coffee Taste the Same as it Did Five Years Ago?](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/revisiting-the-question-does-coffee) _2025-03-27 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Pondering a question I had in 2022 and how, due to climate change, coffee's flavors have morphed over time. ## [Q&A: Peace Sakulclanuwat Wants To Give Thai Coffee the Spotlight](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/q-and-a-peace-sakulclanuwat-wants) _2025-03-20 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ The coffee professional won second place at last year’s U.S. Brewers Cup Championships with a Thai coffee blend. Now, she’s on a mission to give Thailand’s coffee scene the attention it deserves. ## [What Everyone Gets Wrong About Unions](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/what-everyone-gets-wrong-about-unions) _2025-03-13 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Too many people still operate under the assumption that unions are only necessary in “bad workplaces.” Here’s why that’s wrong—and why it’s time to leave that limiting framework behind. ## [What if Coffee Cost As Much as Wine?](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/what-if-coffee-cost-as-much-as-wine) _2025-02-27 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Running the numbers reveals an interesting truth about how we value these two beverages—and where the oft-repeated comparisons between them fall flat. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/E5HN3fQE0lwB) _2025-02-27 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Is Starbucks Doomed?](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/is-starbucks-doomed) _2025-02-20 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Years ago, I wrote that Starbucks acts like it’s too big to fail. Now, by alienating people across the political spectrum, the multinational may be on course for extinction. ## [Q&A: Kevin Joanisse Only Buys Coffee From Costa Rica and Colombia](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/q-and-a-kevin-joanisse-only-buys) _2025-02-13 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ The owner of Lulo Coffee Roasters in Ottawa uses a "slow sourcing" model, keeping his focus on building and growing longstanding partnerships and deepening impact. ## [Eight Years of Boss Barista](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/eight-years-of-boss-barista) _2025-02-06 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Marking a significant milestone for Boss Barista by reflecting on the present moment. ## [Disruptor Olive Oil Is Everywhere—And It Reveals Something About Coffee, Too](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/disruptor-olive-oil-is-everywhereand) _2025-01-30 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Many internet-famous olive oil brands make marketing claims that don’t stand up to scrutiny. Unfortunately, coffee isn’t immune from similar disruptive tactics and pressures. ## [Meet Your Guest: Jimmy Butler](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/meet-your-guest-jimmy-butler) _2025-01-23 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ For paying subscribers: My Standart interview with NBA superstar and BIGFACE Coffee founder Jimmy Butler ## [What Does It Mean To Label Coffee As ‘Healthy’?](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/what-does-it-mean-to-label-coffee) _2025-01-16 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ The FDA now says coffee can officially be labeled “healthy.” But in an industry already rife with dubious health and ethical claims, what does adding a new word to coffee’s lexicon mean? ## [In 2025, Get Weird With Your Coffee](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/in-2025-get-weird-with-your-coffee) _2025-01-09 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Every January, I give Boss Barista readers a recommendation for how to approach the year ahead. This year, I think we could all stand to get weirder. ## [What Does Feminism Mean to Me? Part Two](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/what-does-feminism-mean-to-me-part-f8c) _2024-12-19 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ For paid subscribers, a manifesto on what feminism means to me and how I define freedom. ## [What Does Feminism Mean to Me? Part One](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/what-does-feminism-mean-to-me-part) _2024-12-12 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Boss Barista started with a basic tagline: coffee and feminism. As the platform has evolved, where does feminist ideology fit in? ## [Wages for Hospitality Work](https://bossbarista.substack.com/p/wages-for-hospitality-work) _2024-12-05 · Ashley Rodriguez · BOSS BARISTA_ Why do we expect service workers—some of the lowest-paid workers in our society—to perform their jobs with a smile? What would happen if hospitality was something we paid for instead?