Yoshawn L. Smith | Source | Barista in Residence at Califia Farms
Yoshawn L. Smith
Yoshawn L. Smith, a seasoned barista and Los Angeles native, found his passion for coffee in 2012 and has since honed his craft as lead barista at Patria Coffee Roasters for the last five years. As the reigning 2023 Barista League Champion, Yoshawn's expertise shines through not only in his daily work but also as Califia Farm's barista in residence, representing the brand at major events like Expo West and the Specialty Coffee Expo.
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Barista in Residence
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Coffee tips: Barista-approved winter flavor combinations to try this season
To get the scoop on what to expect this winter, we interviewed Barista in Residence at Califia Farms, Yoshawn L. Smith.
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Los Angeles — The Barista League
Our Los Angeles 2023 winners - Darrell Baskin and Yoshawn Smith from the Team Watts Riot.
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Here's a list of Black-owned coffee shops in L.A., inspired by #BlackinBrew
Here's a look at Black-owned coffee shops in Los Angeles, inspired in part by barista LaNisa Williams and her #BlackinBrew social media campaign.
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“I like to approach a coffee drink like a bartender approaches a cocktail – there are no limitations to it, but rather I like to figure out how pieces and ingredients can connect to make a coffee more approachable.”
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“I enjoy experimenting and pushing the boundaries to see what coffee can be and what I’m capable of in terms of creating these drinks.”