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Revisiting the Question: Does Coffee Taste the Same as it Did Five Years Ago?
Pondering a question I had in 2022 and how, due to climate change, coffee's flavors have morphed over time.
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Q&A: Peace Sakulclanuwat Wants To Give Thai Coffee the Spotlight
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…
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Ashley Rodriguez
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Unions
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…
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Ashley Rodriguez

February 2025

What if Coffee Cost As Much as Wine?
Running the numbers reveals an interesting truth about how we value these two beverages—and where the oft-repeated comparisons between them fall flat.
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Is Starbucks Doomed?
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…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Q&A: Kevin Joanisse Only Buys Coffee From Costa Rica and Colombia
The owner of Lulo Coffee Roasters in Ottawa uses a "slow sourcing" model, keeping his focus on building and growing longstanding partnerships and…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Eight Years of Boss Barista
Marking a significant milestone for Boss Barista by reflecting on the present moment.
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Ashley Rodriguez
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January 2025

Disruptor Olive Oil Is Everywhere—And It Reveals Something About Coffee, Too
Many internet-famous olive oil brands make marketing claims that don’t stand up to scrutiny. Unfortunately, coffee isn’t immune from similar disruptive…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Meet Your Guest: Jimmy Butler
For paying subscribers: My Standart interview with NBA superstar and BIGFACE Coffee founder Jimmy Butler
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Ashley Rodriguez
What Does It Mean To Label Coffee As ‘Healthy’?
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…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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In 2025, Get Weird With Your Coffee
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.
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Ashley Rodriguez

December 2024

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