It’s that time of year again and I’m filled with a mixture of anticipation and self doubt. Competing this year will not feel as natural as it did last year, mainly because I don’t work as a barista anymore. It’s a strange situation to be in, having learnt so much in the last year, but [...]
I’m live blogging at the rum world class at pinxto people in Brighton. I’m MC’ing the event but will attempt to post pictures as we go…
Jimmy
“Ginge”
Clem
Jamie
Tim
Finalists will be announced shortly…
Competing today:
Jimmy - Urban Beach
Tim - Hotel Seattle
Jamie - Raouls
Ginge - My Hotel
Clem - Pinxto People
Results coming up…
Tim & Ginge are through to the 2nd round!!!!!
Ginge’s [...]
Stephen Morrissey is the 2008 World Barista Champion, well done mate!
I remember chatting to Stephen at this years UKBC before he had competed in Ireland, we spoke about competition etc. and now he’s only gone and beat everyone! Great for Square Mile Coffee as well since he used coffee from the new roastery, roasted by none other than Anette Moldvaer who roasted the winning baristas (James Hoffmann) coffee last year!
Earlier I got a very excited phone call from Sarah, Hugo’s other half and the brains behind the WBC operation. Hugo came 10th overall which is a brilliant result and a credit to the UK and Cornwall. I sat down with a shot of his espresso blend earlier and I have to say: it’s a cracker! [...]
The 2008 World Barista Championship will be taking place at the SCAE Wonderful Coffee show in Copenhagen this week from 19-22nd June.
Representing Cornwall UK is Hugo, who I have trained with a lot in the past and I know his routine as well as anyone. I reckon Hugo’s strengths lie in (as well as great coffee) his personable charm and his ability to cope with the pressure well.Hugo is competing in the middle of the day on 19th. [...]

I’m back from Caffe Culture after some high and low points over the last few days.
High Point…
During the show I spent most of my time on the CMA stand demonstrating on the Plus 4 You. This is my first time demonstrating like this and on the whole it was very enjoyable chatting to people about espresso and espresso equipment.