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U.S. Barista Champion Morgan Eckroth: Why You Don't Need to Be Perfect to Start
Episode 158
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
In today’s episode, we sit down with Morgan Eckroth, known as the internet’s friendly barista, an award-winning barista, content creator, author, and 2022 U.S. Barista Champion behind the popular social media brand MorganDrinksCoffee.Morgan shares the journey that took them from studying marketing at Oregon State University and working in a local coffee shop to building an online community of millions. They reflect on how making humorous videos about café life unexpectedly turned into a career, how their content evolved during the pandemic, and why entertaining and educating audiences go hand in hand. Morgan also discusses their debut book, Coffee, for Here, the art and science of brewing great coffee at home, and why overcoming perfectionism has been an important part of their creative journey. From competing on the world stage to making coffee more approachable, Morgan shares how curiosity, creativity, and genuine hospitality continue to shape their career.This conversation is about embracing unexpected opportunities, finding joy in your craft, and remembering that great coffee is about more than what’s in the cup.
