So I finally figured out how to post on this thing… Took me long enough… I wanted to do a short recap on my experience in my first Barista Competition at the 1st Prairie Region Barista Competition held here at Fratello and Espuccino. We had a great field of 13 competitors of which I’m proud to say I was one, competing over the 2 day event.
For many of us, it was our first experience in this kind of event and despite the fact that many Barista can pound out top-notch drinks at high speed, it’s a whole new animal when you add in camera’s, spectators, up to 50 people watching online at any given time, oh and a time limit, judges, and the necessity of a running commentary. You get the idea. It’s fun and scary all at the same time.
For myself, I’m pretty proud of how I did. I don’t think I actually slept all that much on Friday night as I was mentally reviewing my routine over and over (and over and over). Since I’d never done this before, I really had no idea what to expect. I took away a LOT of great lessons, many of which will now help me be a better Barista trainer. I also met some great people. This fact alone made the event worthwhile. In the end I finished 4th and I tip my hat to all of the competitors.
An interesting thing that I experienced was that of the two days. I was actually more nervy on Sunday than on Saturady. (Read the rest of this post)
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Prior to the Barista Competition will be a Barista Jam, held at Cappuccino King.