You’ve been waiting for this for three long, barista-talent filled days, and it’s finally come: the announcement of the six finalists in the 1th World … Read more →

#50: BARISTA CHAMPION OF NORWAY—ODA MISJE HAUG Oda is only 18 years old! You wouldnt know it by the level of professionalism of her performance, … Read more →

#47: BARISTA CHAMPION OF GUATEMALA—RAUL RODAS Raul is back this year after a tremendous showing in Copenhagen at the World Barista Championship in 2008. He … Read more →

#44: BARISTA CHAMPION OF THE UNITED STATES—MICHAEL PHILLIPS Oh, Mike Phillips—he’s just one of the nicest, most genuine guys I know. By his own admission, … Read more →

#41: BARISTA CHAMPION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA: LEE JONG HOON The barista champion from the Republic of Korea is a polished performer from the … Read more →

#38: BARISTA CHAMPION OF IRELAND—COLIN HARMON Today is the one-year anniversary of Colin becoming a barista. Prior to coffee, Colin was a successful financier—he had … Read more →

We’re getting ready to begin today, the final day of the first round, and the WBC space is buzzing! But first, 2 notes… 1) Official … Read more →

Hello World! The number of international friends walking to and fro on the other side of the glass, from where I sit here in my … Read more →

#35: BARISTA CHAMPION OF PANAMA—AUSEL GADI DEL VALLE FRANKLIN Though Panama’s coffee has been regarded as some of the finest not only in the world … Read more →

#32: BARISTA CHAMPION OF THAILAND—BENYAPA NAOWAN Benyapa Naowan tells us that her whole performance will be “sweet and charming, like I am,” and I have … Read more →