And the winner of the Great Lake Regional Barista Competition is …. Scott Lucey Alterra Coffee Milwaukee, WI (pictured center) And the runners up are… #2 – Jesse Crouse, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL (right) #3 – Trevor Corlett, MadCap Coffee,
Read more…We are live at www.USBC2009.com Join us today as the top Baristas in the South East show their skills!!!!
Read more…Hey all, The SCAA is offering several Skill Building Workshops in Portland concurrently with the USBC. I am the lead instructor for the three cupping classes. I am looking for volunteers for table leads and also for porters. The cupping classes are
Read more…Hey people! I'm trying to get the low-down on the results for the NERBC, but can't find them anywhere! If you have any info on the order for the top 6 competitors, I would love it if you could post it on here. Thanks! ~Anna
Read more…The BGA is looklng for members to step up and "adopt " a National Champion to look after in Atlanta. The buddies would have the opportunity to help these Champions put on the performance of a lifetime. There is no competition experience necessary, ju
Read more…Just a reminder for those who are attending the USBC and may want to add a little education to the week. We are offering two different classes for the working/competition oriented barista or retailer, on Thursday March 5th 2009. Class size is limite
Read more…Hey all, River Road Coffeehouse in Granville, OH, will be hosting a pretty low-key jam Monday, February 9, in the evening. The focus will be primarily latte art with some espresso techniques. We'll be ripping shots of Ritual's current SweetTooth offe
Read more…Hi All, Was wondering if there's anyone out there going to or participating in the upcoming competition in Pittsburgh.
Read more…Hi All, Singaproe National Barista Championships will be held at Suntec Convention Center rooms 325 and 326 on the 5th thru 7th Feburary 2009. Applications and more informatiosn can be found at www.singaporecoffee.org We will be auctioning off the
Read more…So, the BX was the place for competition info last weekend, does anyone have anything on the MRBC this weekend?
Read more…Is anyone else going to Coffee Fest Chicago in Feb? Not seeing much talk going on about it. Still trying to figure out if I will make it or not. If so, I'll probably be coming alone since I dont have anyone else available to come with me that weekend
Read more…Calling all baristas and coffee enthusiasts! Register to compete in your regional barista competition for 2009, all leading up to the United States Barista Championship in Portland, Oregon March 5-8! Join us at the upcoming regionals: MOUNTAIN REGI
Read more…I've been biting my nails waiting for the officials from this last weekend's WRBC. Anybody have the stats for the weekend?
Read more…Congratulations to the winners of Oklahoma's first annual Barista Cup competition: 1st - Isaiah Sheese - DoubleShot Coffee Co., Tulsa 2nd - Karli Koinan - Coffee Slingers, OKC 3rd - Derek Dyson - Topéca Coffee, Tulsa Our other fine competitors were
Read more…Who wants to bunk? I am: a. neat b. smell like a fresh field of daisies c. like scotch thats pretty much it. Whoever wants to share, I'm down. There's gotta be someone out there.
Read more…I'm currently gearing up for the Great Lakes Barista Competition next month. I'm struggling finding cappuccino mugs to use. I want to use the ACF white 5oz. capp mugs, that are not the tulip shape. I've found that they have them in other colors on th
Read more…The Australian Barista Championships are being held on January 30, 31 & February 1 at the Gold Coast Exhibition & Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The Repechage opens proceedings on the Friday (Jan 30), with the top 5 going throu
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