Andrea Allen

Andrea Allen's journey in specialty coffee began behind the bar at a small café in Little Rock, Arkansas. What started as a college job quickly became a lifelong passion that would take her to the world stage. ## Competition Legacy After years of honing her craft, Andrea burst onto the competition scene with back-to-back US Barista Championship victories. Her signature presentations combined technical precision with heartfelt storytelling, earning her recognition as one of the most influential baristas of her generation. ## Teaching Philosophy "Great coffee is about connection—between the farmer, the roaster, the barista, and the customer. My goal is to help you understand every link in that chain so you can create meaningful experiences, one cup at a time." At Onyx Academy, Andrea leads our espresso curriculum, bringing the same attention to detail that defined her competition career to every lesson she teaches.