PHOENIX, AZ— Inspired by her favorite erotic bakery, local entrepreneur and regional barista champion Maisy Kean recently launched the country’s first erotic cafe. We attended the launch party to see what all the buzz was about and found a happy, spirited crowd sipping free espresso bevs. “When I lived in SF for school, the best bakery in town…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA— Last night at a local latte art throwdown, barista Thomas Chin brought his own custom tamper and milk pitcher to make sure he could “truly demonstrate his best work.” In a perhaps-unrelated coincidence, no one likes him. “The tamper has razor-sharp edges to prevent channeling, and I also got my initials engraved on it,” he…
PHILADELPHIA, PA—At a latte art throwdown this past weekend, local barista Blake Johnson stopped to make sure the espresso was dialed in, then proceeded to overpour his drink and get eliminated. “I just wanted to make sure the spro was on point,” said Johnson, who has been working in coffee for four months at a local multi-roaster. “I…