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Barista Competitors

This a group for baristas who are active in Barista Competitions, USBC, WBC, Nordic Cup, Latte Art Competitions, etc.

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Isa Verschraegen

barista championships: hygiene 1 Reply

i need your opinion on this: if someone were to make a big hygienic mistake, would that lead to serious loss of points (almost as a sanction to not let him pass the heats)?? could a hygienic mistake…

Tagged: hygiene, judge, wbc, championships

Started by Isa Verschraegen. Last reply by Robert Williams Oct 27.

Joe Marrocco

Midwest Regional Barista Competition

Oct. 31-Nov. 1!! BE THERE!! Compete out of region if you must!! This will be a great weekend filled with all of the midwestern hospitality you can handle. Great coffee, great people, great time! www…

Started by Joe Marrocco Oct 16.

Bre

NW Regionals held at Seattle coffee fest Sept 24th-27th

Hey, don't know if anyone else has had trouble finding out info on Regionals, but if you still need to register and had a horrible time trying to find the REAL registration page like me here it is: h…

Started by Bre Aug 25.

Jaimie Rae Weidner

prep time in competition 5 Replies

I'm preparing for my first competition, I know how important prep time is, but I'm not really sure of my limits or what's most important. If someone could spare some specifics that'd be great, thanks…

Started by Jaimie Rae Weidner. Last reply by Dallas Fowler Mar 30.

Matt Milletto

Terrakeramik Ceramic Cups

Hey guys, I know many of us already know about the quality Terrakeramik cups that grace many o competition tables, but thought I'd remind us all about them.

Started by Matt Milletto Mar 27.

Samantha Bako

Espresso Blend / SO

I'm starting to think about competition for next year, and I'm a bit curious as to how competitors developed their blends (if they didn't use the increasingly popular SO spro)? I'm at a bit of a loss…

Started by Samantha Bako Mar 17.

Benjamin H Wilkinson

USBC 2009 PDX - Competition Help Line

Greetings fellow volunteers, judges, competitors, et al for USBC 2009. I'm starting this discussion for anyone who needs anything to compete. One of the best things about NERBC/MARBC was the sense of…

Tagged: 2009, USBC, PDX

Started by Benjamin H Wilkinson Feb 14.

Anazao

WRBC 2008? 3 Replies

What is going on with the WRBC? Anybody heard anything yet? Any inside information? Anyone? Anyone?

Started by Anazao. Last reply by Shar Griffith Jan 3.

Laura Perry

WBC rule changes 3 Replies

Hey folks :) For those of you who have competed already (Mexico, Canada, El Salvador) how did you find the rule changes? Did you end up doing anything differently? Did you like how the changes worke…

Tagged: rules, wbc, competition

Started by Laura Perry. Last reply by Troy Dec. 24, 2008.

Dale Harris

Sig Drinks??? 6 Replies

Just wondering whether anyone wanted to share their ideas on developing signature drinks? Where do you look for initial ideas/inspiration? developing preperation techniques? talking to chef's, sommel…

Started by Dale Harris. Last reply by Sarah Dooley Oct. 2, 2008.

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essam mosed Comment by essam mosed on November 5, 2009 at 5:20pm
I work in Egypt like Segafredo é Segafredo and search for additional information on the coffee and search for work
Dr. Smoothie/Cafe Essentials Comment by Dr. Smoothie/Cafe Essentials on July 15, 2009 at 10:12am
UBC is in • Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo, August 30 – September 1, 2009, San Diego, CA
• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, September 11 - 13, 2009, Orlando, FL
See us there In the Frappe/Smoothie Championship
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mark krause Comment by mark krause on July 3, 2009 at 7:03pm
Hello from Canada as well. Sunday at 5pm is Espresso Post's Central Region Championship Qualifier. The winner will go on the Regionals in Toronto on July 19. Anyone near Collingwood, Ontario, stop by 139 Hurontario Street!
Jonathan Christerson Comment by Jonathan Christerson on March 14, 2009 at 7:23pm
Portland was great! Inspired me to compete next year!
Jesse Bladyka Comment by Jesse Bladyka on January 19, 2009 at 9:14am
I guess the competition bug bit me. Look forward to meeting some of you in portland!
Antena caffe Comment by Antena caffe on January 11, 2009 at 4:05am
Hello from Guadalajara, Mexico!
allie Comment by allie on December 20, 2008 at 11:17am
hello from baltimore.
Chasse Comment by Chasse on November 6, 2008 at 12:57pm
I would like to compete in the future. I have a lot of practice to do!
Shar Griffith Comment by Shar Griffith on October 2, 2008 at 12:28pm
I might not be a "competitor" but I certainly am a competition supporter and enthusiast.
Reg Barber Comment by Reg Barber on June 27, 2008 at 2:59pm
hello from Canada
 

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