It’s that time of the year when baristas work on their game and bring their best. I have participated in the Barista Movement on many levels and believe that it is a key piece of the future of Specialty Coffee and necessary to professionalizing the industry.

I’m off to Los Angeles (again) on Friday morning where Intelligentsia will be hosting the Western Regional Barista Competition. (Check out all the details at www.wrbc2009.net.) Since this year’s World Barista Competition is taking place at the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Conference in Atlanta, it sure would be great if the US champ wins on our home turf. Until then, see you at the Battle of Los Angeles.

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