The photographer and author of the book "We Belong" centers the stories of women coffee workers in Colombia.

The author of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology, sees both the potential—and flaws—of tech in the food world.

Asking coffee trader Stephanie Alcala what does it mean to source responsible coffee and think holistically about sustainability. 

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The owner of Cafe Cà Phê, Kansas City's first Vietnamese-owned coffee shop, talks about starting a business in a new city during a pandemic—and the importance of having a specific mission.A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com

Specialty coffee distinguishes itself by its higher price tag—and stops there. To make meaningful change, Brendan Adams of Semilla argues that cost alone cannot be the finish line.

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The average wage for baristas is $14 per hour—but many are only scheduled to work 26 hours a week. Go Fund Bean representatives discuss barista wages and more.

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On neoliberalism and translating value in coffee with anthropologist and author of the book 'Making Better Coffee,' Ted Fischer.

The 20+ year industry pro and founder of Color of Coffee Collective talks about the start-stop pace of progress—and following through on attempts to do better.

The co-founder of Ārāmse on Indian coffee tools, colonial history, and the problem with flavor wheels.

The third-generation farmer comes back to talk climate change and quality as a moving target in coffee.