Kwade interviews two women at the January CoffeeChamps competition in Knoxville, TN: Abby Lancaster of Axum Coffee, Florida; and Erika Vonie of Variety Coffee Roasters, NYC. These ladies have some things in common (a love for coffee and an affinity for the color gray), though they have had unique experiences getting to where they are today. Enjoy these discussions about these ladies' paths to and through the realm of coffee competition. Follow Abby on Instagram @abb892 Follow Erika @ok.an.eerie.evil Follow Kwade @msiswade Reach us at [email protected] Recorded: January 21-22, 2017.

We arrive at the final round of the 2016 Cherry Roast Competition with this short but ever-so-sweet episode. Interviews with contestants, a shout-out to our sponsors, and more background commentary fill these 31 mins with women-empowering wonder. Intro and closing provided by the beautiful, the gorgeous, the all-inspiring Elle Taylor and Kristyn Wade. Thanks for coming along this journey with us! Stay tuned for more Cherry Roast Presents fun, coming to you via sound waves on this podcast.

Here it is! Live audio from Round 3, the semi-finals of the 2016 all-female barista competition extravaganza known as Cherry Roast. This episode contains some wicked coffee trivia, information on the BGA, live commentary from the event, and intro/outro by your favorite Denver coffee duo, Elle Taylor and Kristyn Wade. (Kat says a few words, too.) Listen in as the top 5 baristas compete in an exclusively-Ethiopian coffee cupping/triangulation, then throw together a 5-drink order in under 13 minutes.