The Starbucks Global Barista Champion will co-create a beverage to be sold at stores across the U.S. in the "near future." ...

Nobuki Shimode of Japan. Shimode won with his Blooming Yuzu Espresso creation and will help develop a new worldwide beverage.

Nobuki Shimode, who manages one of the company's stores in Japan, won the coveted title this week in Las Vegas, beating out ...

Japan’s Nobuki Shimoide has been named Starbucks’ inaugural Global Barista Champion following the final in Las Vegas ...

Desmond Bane heads to Orlando, Steve Carell inspires grads, and Starbucks names its first-ever global barista champion.

Starbucks hosted the inaugural Global Barista Championship in Las Vegas featuring baristas from around the world.

By putting their people first, Starbucks is making an investment that should pay off over time.

Starbucks partners participate in the Global Barista Championship during Leadership Experience 2025 on June 10, 2025. The company is bringing 14,000 leaders to Las Vegas for the leadership experience.

Amid the surge in signature drinks, the role of the barista is evolving. Barista Equip explores the trends sweeping the ...