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Barista North Carolina

Interview: Lem Butler: 2010 Southeast Regional Barista Champion

From April 15-18, 2010, Anaheim is hosting the United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the competition, Food GPS is showcasing regional barista champions. Meet Lem Butler from Counter Culture Coffee, a contender for...
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Cappuccino

Impressions From My First United States Barista Championship

From March 5-8, I was in Portland to cover the 2009 United States Barista Championship. Aside from a first round foray to tour Portland coffeehouses by bike, I witnessed almost every minute of espresso-fueled...
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Barista Champion

Interview: 2009 U.S. Barista Champion Michael Phillips

Intelligentsia Coffee‘s Michael Phillips outperformed 60 other baristas to capture the U.S. Barista Championship. Now he owns an oversized novelty check, a trip to Atlanta to compete in April’s World Barista Championship, and the...
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Barista Competition Portland

2009 United States Barista Championship Finals

The United States Barista Championship finals are underway at the Oregon Convention Center. Discover a rundown of performances by baristas still competing for the American coffee crown. 1. Ryan Willbur – Intelligentsia Coffee –...
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Barista Competition Portland

2009 United States Barista Championship Semi-Finals

I provided minute-by-minute reports on the 2009 United States Barista Championship from the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Today’s semi-final round revolves around the 25 remaining baristas, who are vying for six slots in...
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Barista Austin

Interview: 2009 USBC Semifinalist Clancy Rose (Cuvee Coffee Roasters)

From March 5-8, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland is hosting the United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the USBC, I’m showcasing baristas who decided to compete for the American coffee crown. Clancy...
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