LinaChiodo, BUNN Director of Sales and Marketing for Europe, contributedthis post on the United Kingdom Barista Championship (UKBC).
Iwas lucky enough to be in attendance for the Scottish heat of the SCAEUK Barista Championship took place Tuesday 26th January in Glasgow andwatched winner Jonathan Sharp,owner of the Kilimanjaro Coffee House in Edinburgh construct hisSignature Drink made with espresso, orange peel, cream and chocolate.Sounds scrumptious!
LastWednesday, 3 Feb the South West heat of the UK Barista Championship waswon by Jose Melium with a signature drink based on espresso made from asingle origin coffee from Finca Los Altos, Nicaragua (washed). He addedan infusion of dried coffee cherries, molasses, a little spice andVenezuelan cocoa to win the heat.Upcoming competitions will be held:
Tue 16 Feb North / Midlands UKBC Regional, Sheffield
Sat 20 Feb London / South East UKBC Regional, London
Sun 28 Feb - Mon 1st March UKBC Semi & Final Comp - Hotelympia, London
Sat 20 Feb London / South East UKBC Regional, London
Sun 28 Feb - Mon 1st March UKBC Semi & Final Comp - Hotelympia, London
We have a greater than average interest in the outcome of the UKBC sinceour own David Locker is a sensory judge for the championship, and lastyear, Gwilym Davies, winner of the UKBC, went on to win the WorldBarista Championship. And I need to mention that BUNN is a silversponsor for this championship. So it goes without saying that we followits heats and are very interested in winners.The excitement isbuilding and barista championships are being held all over the world todetermine who will compete in London 23-25 June for the World Barista Championship, held outside the United States for the first time during the SCAE/Caffé Culture show.
Check out information about the UK Barista Championship on their website
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