Ultimate Barista Challenge

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The Ultimate Barista Challenge is an action packed competition where baristi, someone who professionally prepares coffee, compete in a dueling stage of identical espresso stations to shake, not stir, their espresso cocktails, to prepare beautiful caffe latte art, blend espresso frappe and brew the best they have. Each barista has a tight 10 minutes to prepare drinks in each category and serve to a discerning professional tasting judgesą panel comprised of coffee specialists, trainers, food writers, chefs or sommeliers before a live audience to win the right to challenge the reigning champion and in turn become "The Ultimate Barista."

Creator of The Ultimate Barista Challenge USA, Sherri Johns, exclaims "Food, Pastry and Bartending competitions are very popular events. It is time coffee service and espresso take the stage and become part of the dining culture, not just a segment for specialty cafes." Johns herself is a former barista champion in San Francisco in 1980. "Our goal is to introduce professional barista and coffee brewing skills to restaurants and chefs in a fun, fast paced environment." Co-creator and Master of Ceremonies, Danny Johns, states, "How many times have you enjoyed a wonderful meal, only to be served a bad cup of coffee afterwards? Good coffee and espresso must be included as part of the overall dining experience. We are here to share, inspire and help educate." The Johns originally coordinated and shaped the current US barista competition format, nationally and internationally as well as the World Barista Championship prior to creating The Ultimate Barista Challenge.

The Ultimate Barista Challenge is the newest creative format in barista competitions reaching a broad range of baristi, coffee professionals, chefs, restaurateurs, coffee enthusiasts and consumers featured at high profile, highly attended professional trade expositions throughout the world. The Ultimate Barista Challenge has appeared in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Florida, China, Korea with more countries signing on.

The Ultimate Barista Challenge, the ultimate experience in coffee and espresso competitions.

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