Costa Coffee recently held their Barista of The Year 2009, involving baristas from over 1,000 Costa stores around the world. They were judged on technical skill, presentation, personality and passion for coffee. Six UK finalists, and four finalists from China, India, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa made it through to the Champion of Champions Final. Video after the break.
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Yes, Australasia is a mouthful, but it typically means Australia plus a few Asian countries. Grand Barista Championship Australasia finals were held on 15th August 2009. Participating countries were Australia (of course), Hong Kong, Korea and Thailand.

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I’m constantly amazed by the skill and dedication of baristas when preparing a drink. In this video, 17 year old Azza Kindred shows us a glimpse of a day in the life of an Australian barista. Kindred is a Competition Barista for Oomph! Coffee, Tasmania Australia. Video after the break
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