Hey everyone,

So the time has come and the date has been set. Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 there will be a latte art throw down at Julia’s Coffee from 6-9 PM. Probably won’t take that long, but it would be great if it did. So, why am I telling you this? Because I want you to tell your friends, and them to tell there friends, and for those Baristas out there that would like to join, tell them to bring the throw down!!! And even better, you don’t have to be from Charlotte to participate. This is a “no boundaries, no company representation” event. Meaning we are all here to build community and some friendly competition. Besides, we’re all baristas; shouldn’t we all just get along? All levels of baristas are encouraged to attend, throw down, and surprise us all.

There is a five dollar throw down, winner gets the pot. Up to 15 baristas will be able to sign up. We would like to do more, but then we would be there all night. You have 3 minutes to make any adjustment, pull, and pour your best Rosetta, heart, tulip, or farting bunny!! But please no etching!!! Official rules will be available soon. But just for reference, take a look at Octane's TNT Rules. There are some minor tweaks, but the ideas are the same. Donations to the winning baristas favorite charity is highly encouraged, but sometimes the favorite charity is a personal bank account...totally understood.

I am currently working to get more sponsors for some 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. If any of you know of, or would like to sponsor along with Julia’s and Counter Culture you are more than welcome. They don’t have to be huge prizes. Sometimes a buy one get one free pint and a loaf of bread is all a barista needs.


Also, I will need judges; three to be exact. For those interested in judging, please email me. I will get an information packet about how to fairly judge a latte art competition to them ASAP.

Yes, all of this is based off Octane Coffee’s success with TNT. I have spoken with them and they are totally psyched that this may catch on and spread like wild fire up the eastern sea board. So come, bring baristas, have a drink and throw down like never before.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers,