WBC Atlanta 2009

INTRODUCING THE WORLD BARISTA CHAMPION OF 2009…

Posted by on April 19, 2009

Congratulations to the Barista Champion of the United Kingdom GWILYM DAVIES!!!!!!!

I’m so excited that I didn’t even hear how many points he had.

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2nd place: 619.5 points, Canada, Sammy Piccolo

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3rd place: 618.5 points, United States of America, Michael Phillips

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4th place: 572 points, Ireland, Colin Harmon

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5th place: 542 points, Korea, Lee Jong Hoon

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6th place: 535.5 points, Hungary, Attila Molnar

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Here is Gwilym upon hearing it announced that he won.

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Bravo to all our WBC Finalists. You’ve made us proud all over the globe. CHEERS!

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Sarah

Sarah Allen is co-founder and editor of Barista Magazine, the international trade magazine for coffee professionals. A passionate advocate for baristas, quality, and the coffee community, Sarah has traveled widely to research stories, interact with readers, and present on a variety of topics affecting specialty coffee. She also loves animals, swimming, ice cream, and living in Portland, Oregon.