New Bellissimo DVD is here. Training with the Champiions. Techniques of the World's Best Baristas

Wether you have inspired barista competitors on your staff or you are looking to inspire, this DVD surely won't disappoint.

Excerpt from Bellissimo:

After over a year of filming, Bellissimo has brought together in one DVD some of the best baristas in not only the United States, but in the world. In this approximately 45-minute training and educational DVD, each barista shares his or her techniques and philosophy of coffee and espresso, as well as what it takes to be a champion.

This training DVD is the first in which regional, national and world barista champions share their passion one-on-one with the coffee world. Featured are 2006 World Barista Champion (WBC) Klaus Thomsen and three former United States Barista Champions (USBC): Matt Riddle, Bronwen Serna and Phuong Tran. Northwest USBC champions Kyle Larson and Billy Wilson are also included, along with Cup of Excellence judge Stephen Vick, who is featured in a special cupping section. Making appearances are long-time barista competition judges Sarah Allen, editor of Barista Magazine, and Brent Fortune, owner of Crema Bakery and Cafe of Portland, Oregon.

Add it to your next Espresso Parts order.

Barista Magazine - The Jon Lewis Issue

Well the newest issue of Barista Magazine has hit home mail boxes and coffee shops starting yesterday. This issue features an in depth interview and exposé on Northwest Barista Jon Lewis.

Terry Z and myself also have a featured article for this issue on Portafilter Baskets called "Basket Case" Admittedly our article is fairly common knowledge for the advanced crew residing in Baristaland, however we were purposely aiming for the status quo to help educate and elevate espresso preparation knowledge.

Thanks for putting up with us Sarah and crew! We hope we can write you another real soon.

PS: Check out Sarah and Ken's Barista Mag Blog "Pasteboard".