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WBC Scoresheets – a few thoughts

By James Hoffmann | Published: November 28, 2009

I am aware there is some potential for me seeming like an arrogant so and so in this post, but it really is just about having a bit of a discussion.
It is no surprise that I am a big fan of barista competitions, but having recently gone through the UK judges workshop there are a [...]

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5 more tips for barista competition

By James Hoffmann | Published: January 12, 2009

Last year I wrote a post with 6 tips for barista competition. This year, with the rule changes and all, I wanted to write another little post (though still give the first a quick re-read…).
I really want to encourage people to enter, it isn’t as difficult or scary as it seems. Everyone who competes, as [...]

Posted in Barista Competition | Also tagged Barista, Barista Competition, competition, Espresso, howto, learning, rules, tips, ukbc, wbc | 5 Comments

Barista Competition Judging

By James Hoffmann | Published: February 3, 2008

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 changed.
I don’t really have an issue with the rules of the competition as they [...]

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Colombia 2007 – Bogota

By James Hoffmann | Published: November 23, 2007

Back when I was in Moscow Jose Arreola asked me if I would be interested in coming down to Colombia to do some barista training and workshops and to help push up their competition standard. I agreed and Anette and I headed down to Bogota, and after a few days in Armenia it was [...]