UKBC 2008

I am absolutely worn out and very glad to finally be relaxing at home after a frantic few days.

Congratulations go out to all the 24 competitors who battled it out in the semis, and it was a pleasure to judge…

Hotelympia/UKBC

Only a couple of days now before I cease to be the UK barista champion, and it has been an amazing couple of years. Over the next five days there is a load of coffee stuff happening and it is…

Barista Competition Judging

I know barista competitions come in for a lot of criticism online, and I don’t really want this to be one of those posts. However having seen a bit of both sides there are some things I’d love to see…

WBC Machine testing

Later today I get on a plane and head over to Vancouver to take part in the WBC machine testing. As anyone can probably understand I did think long and hard about getting involved, and am of course aware of…

UKBC Coverage this year

Last year I did my best to give up to date coverage of the UK Barista Competition, competitors and their signature drinks because I was travelling to each one building stages and helping run the show.

This year I am afraid I can’t offer the same coverage.[…]