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…

2007 - A review of the year

A look back over the last 12 months, and all things coffee that have happened within them (both to me and others). World Championships, origin trips and other competitions as well as other coffee-centric highpoints of the year 2007.

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.[…]

UKBC 2008 - Who is entering?

With the judges calibration days coming up and the first regionals for the UK Barista Championship happening next month I thought I just put up a quick post to see if anyone who reads this is entering the competition and…

UKBC Blends

I forgot to put this in the other post about the competition but to keep in the habit of posting my blends here we go….

For my espressos and signature drinks:

50% Fazenda Cachoeira Canario Dried on Screen (Brazil)

20% Finca La Fany…