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The final of the UK Barista Championship, held at Hotelympia proved
to be an exciting affair with John Gordon, of Gorilla Tampers based
in London, taking the top spot. John will now go on to represent the
UK at the World Barista Championships against 60 other countries in
London this June.
John is no stranger to barista competitions as he was a finalist in
last years UK Barista Championship, as well as being a finalist in
last years World Latte Art Championship in Cologne. This year he had
the edge and impressed the judges with all of his drinks, taking the
best espresso, best cappuccino and best signature drink categories.
The previous day the 20 semi finalists were whittled down to the top
six finalists. The final positions for these six were:
1st John Gordon Gorilla Tampers, London
2nd Dale Harris First Choice Coffee, London
3rd Neil Le Bihan Exchange Coffee, London
4th Trevor Hyam The Plan Café, Caerphilly
5th James Phillips Dose Espresso, London
6th Simone Guerini-Rocco Peros, High Wycombe
All of the baristas gave world class performances and so the
prospects look good for all UK coffee lovers, and for success again
at the World Finals! |
