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I was fortunate enough to compete in the first ever Starbucks barista championships! I was representing my district (108) and competing in the area 12 finals. I was very honored and proud to have this incredible opportunity. I was also pretty terrified. The competition\u00a0is broken up in to two parts; lucky pick coffee tastings and barista craft. I was selected to go first in the coffee tasting round.<\/p>\n

I had to select a customer scenario, and choose a coffee and food pairing and then present it. Sounds easy enough, right? My scenario was something along the lines of “your customer drinks a double tall cappuccino everyday. He brews coffee at home, but finds it weak”. I decided to go with a french press of espresso roast, not only because it is one of my favorite coffees, but also because it is a coffee that most people don’t choose to brew as a press. The food options were stuff you’d find in Starbucks, and I went with a milk chocolate graham cracker.<\/p>\n

\"checking

checking out my food & coffee options<\/p><\/div>\n

I made my selections and had to go prepare my french press. I had 15 minutes to do so, which I am so thankful for, because I couldn’t get the scale to work. I almost had a panic attack and I hadn’t even started my tasting yet. My district manager came and helped me (he touched a button and it worked) and I was on my way.<\/p>\n

\"trying

trying to weigh out my coffee, but the scale would not work. stress overload<\/p><\/div>\n

Honestly, I thought my tasting went pretty well. Yes, I was nervous, and YES, I was super awkward, but I prepared a coffee that I have a passion for,\u00a0and I have a ton of random little facts about our Espresso roast that I was able to toss in. I am hoping that the judges learned at least one new thing from my presentation.<\/p>\n

\"lucky

lucky pick coffee tasting<\/p><\/div>\n

After my coffee tasting, I was on a break until my barista craft round. It gave my a chance to nervously pace up and down the 8th and 9th floors of Starbucks corporate, and also watch other barista champions compete. I think the best part of the whole day was meeting other partners who were just as crazy about coffee as I am. To get a bunch of people with an intense passion for the bean is an amazing thing, truly inspirational. I knew no matter what the outcome of the day was, I am a barista champion.<\/p>\n

\"cupcakes

did i mention there were cupcakes?<\/p><\/div>\n

Next up, barista craft. I firmly believe that there are good latte art days, and not good latte art days. Some days I can pour the nicest rosettas.. I was hoping that today would be one of those days. It wasn’t.<\/p>\n

\"we

we craft each cup by hand. carefully, with precision and passion at every step.<\/p><\/div>\n

Looking up at the writing on the wall above me, I was ready. I was ready to do what I do every single day at work. Rock that bar.<\/p>\n

\"balloons!

balloons! lets do this!<\/p><\/div>\n

Barista craft is simple. Pull three double espressos, make three tall flat whites and make three tall caramel macchiatos. Easy enough? Did I mention you also have a huge audience of corporate partners, and people photographing and video taping you? No pressure!<\/p>\n

\"starbucks

“just pretend Im not here”<\/p><\/div>\n

Unfortunately, I was so nervous, my hands were shaking and I could not control the pitcher. I tried, but the best I could manage was a little squiggle.<\/p>\n

\"i'm

i’m trying…..<\/p><\/div>\n

\"my

my “please ignore my terrible latte art” speech<\/p><\/div>\n

I did not win the area 12 barista championship, but I did make a lot of new friends. I also got a pretty epic swag bag!<\/p>\n

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There were all kinds of great things in there, but I was so excited for the bag of Hora del Cafe blend and the pin \ud83d\ude42 One of my friends brought me the roll call mug and challenge coins! I am forever grateful for this experience.. and while I may not have won this year, I am already training for next year! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I was fortunate enough to compete in the first ever Starbucks barista championships! I was representing my district (108) and competing in the area 12 finals. I was very honored and proud to have this incredible opportunity. I was also pretty terrified. The competition\u00a0is broken up in to two parts; lucky pick coffee tastings and… <\/p>\n

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