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Portland, OR, United States, 03/01/2008 - Began in 2006, in the Pacific Northwest, long known as the country’s ‘coffee hot spot’. The Ultimate Barista Challenge (UBC) is an open competition. Barista enter one to four tasty bouts of coffee and espresso.
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The Ultimate Barista Challenge USA of Latte Art, Espresso Frappe, Espresso Cocktail and Best of Brew challenges appears at the 15th annual 2008 International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York.
This March, 9 through 11, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Baristi from NY and beyond, match their coffee artistry against one another in a unique dueling coffee competition earning the right to challenge the nations top “Ultimate Baristi”, Heather Perry, Ryan Dennhardt or Greg Suekoff. This no holds barred espresso competition where taste, talent and speed earn high marks with discerning tasting and technical judges.
More than 18,000 attendees enjoy the show and cheer for their favorite barista. Throughout the 3-day event, sponsors products and equipment are demonstrated for audience members to enjoy tasting and to witness Ultate Barista Heather and Ryan prepare their creative tasty coffee concoctions. Robert Nelson, President and CEO of the National Coffee Association commented, “the NCA supports The Ultimate Barista Challenge because it is the type of event that showcases the creative spirit and passion of the industry in a professional atmosphere in our continuing effort to grow the industry.” Ron Mathews, Event Director for Reed Exhibitions says “The UBC brings excitement to the show floor where we also offer pastry and chef competitions. We are delighted to showcase UBC at our food and restaurant shows.”
Judges can expect the unexpected from qualifying and National and International Ultimate Baristi
About The Ultimate Barista Challenge (UBC)
The Ultimate Barista Challenge (ultimatebaristachallenge.com), is a exciting, unique dueling format coffee and espresso competition. Challenges in Latte Art, Espresso Frappe, Espresso Cocktail and Best of Brew appear worldwide at tradeshows, exhibitions and coffee events.
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