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Becoming America's Barista Champion

By MATTHEW MOORE

Andrea Allen is the co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab and recently came in second place in the 2021 World Barista Championship. She shares how she's grown as a barista, what it takes to compete, and what competition she's like to be mediocre at.

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Andrea Allen, holding her 2nd place trophy from the 2021 World Barista Championships

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