I wrote a post with exactly the same title this time last year except it had a 8 in place of a 9. Looking back at that post I can safely say that I am better prepared this year for the task that lies ahead. That’s not to say that I have worked harder even that I am a better barista this year, but I am entering into the fray with a much better understanding of the competition and probably a better attitude towards it.

I think that it is fair to say that every year this competition becomes harder to win and I don’t think that any of the competitors in Glasgow could genuinely say that this is their year. The truth is there are too many excellent baristas vying for the title for anyone to make a credible claim for it.

Things i’m looking forward to: Barista Party at Tinderbox on Monday night, catching up with lots of fellow baristas (some who I haven’t seen since last year!), competing (no really), drinking lots of coffee, and meeting new baristas or people that I haven’t met before.

I am competing at 11.35 on Tuesday 3rd March and all being well you should be able to stream the action right here (below), with all competitors across the two days of semi-finals and the finals on the last day. Please check out the stream if you can’t make it to Glasgow and show your support for the best that the UK has to offer!

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