The American Barista and Coffee School

Former ABC's Student Opens Cafe Contigo

A FAMILY AFFAIR: Former ABC’s student Petros Frangos and his wife Linda Frangos share a laugh over a cup of coffee at their first Cuban coffee house in Anaheim, Cafe Contigo. Click here to read about the opening of their coffeehouse in the Orange County Register.

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Barista Guild

Focuses on enhancing coffee quality by promoting craftsmanship and cultivating a sophisticated "public face" for the industry.

Specialty Coffee Association of America [SCAA]

Sets the U.S. industry standards for growing, roasting and brewing coffee.

Specialty Coffee Association of Europe

Umbrella organization for Europe's specialty coffee associations. Sponsor of the World Barista Championship

Coffee Corps

Organization committed to enhancing the lives of coffee producers worldwide.

International Women in Coffee

IWCA's mission is to empower women in the international coffee community to achieve meaningful and sustainable lives and to encourage and recognize the participation of women in all aspects of the coffee industry.

Roasters Guild

Promotes SCAA roasting standards, enhances it members' knowledge of their craft and recognizes outstanding practitioners.

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Upcoming Barista Competitions + Coffee Tradeshows

Great Lakes Regional Barista Competition
February 23-25, 2007
Chicago, Illinois

Coffee Fest Chicago
February 23-25, 2007
Chicago, Illinois
Featured Presenters:
Bruce Milletto, Kris Larson, Ed Arvidson and Matt Milletto

National Coffee Association
March 1-4, 2007
Scottsdale, Arizona

Western Regional Barista Competition
March 16-18, 2007
Petaluma, California

Portafilter 2007
(Featuring the Mid Atlantic Regional Barista Competition + the Northeast Regional Barista Competition)
Macungie, Pennsylvania

19th Annual SCAA Conference + Exhibition
May 4-7, 2007
Long Beach, California
Featured Presenter:
Bruce Milletto

U.S. Barista Championships
May 4-7, 2007
Long Beach, California

Coffee Fest Atlanta
June 1-3, 2007
Atlanta, Georgia
Featured Presenters:
Bruce Milletto, Kris Larson and Matt Milletto

South Central Regional Barista Competition
June 23-25, 2007
Dallas, Texas

Fancy Food Show
July 8-10, 2007
New York, New York

World Barista Championship
July 30 - August 1, 2007
Tokyo, Japan

Coffee Fest Japan
July 30 - August 2, 2007
Tokyo, Japan

Coffee Fest Seattle
November 9-11, 2007
Seattle, Washington

Coffee Kids

An international non-profit devoted to improving the quality of life for children and families who live in coffee-growing communities around the world.