The Brasilia Barista Challenge 2009 is here and ready to allow the shop barista to show off their skills and be in with a chance to win a trip to Brasilia’s factory in Retorbido, Italy.
The competition has been designed to be light hearted, fun and relaxed, a barista challenge without the pressure of the World Barista Championships.
For those making it to the final, representatives of the WBC will be, there should the entrant be interested in progressing to the WBC in 2010.
The winner as well as getting the trip to Italy will also attend at training session at the famous 9 Bar Brasilia Barista Academy to hone their skills.

For the full details take a look here – Brasilia Barista Challenge 2009

The Original Barista Competition is Back

The original Brasilia Barista of the Year Competition came to an end back in 2003, re-named The Brasilia Barista Challenge, the new version will commence Mid-October.
Now aimed at rewarding the local shop barista, the Brasilia Barista Challenge has been designed to be light hearted, fun and relaxed.
The Brasilia Barista Challenge is being brought back in Partnership with some of the biggest names in the industry Caffe Society, Lavazza, Beyond the Bean and Cravendale.



Full details will be release soon so watch this space!