About the USBC
The United States Barista Championship (USBC) is an event designed to encourage and recognize professional achievement in the art of espresso beverage preparation and service. Competitors will prepare and service 12 coffee beverages - one espresso, one cappuccino, and one signature drink of their own creation, for four judges in a space of 15 minutes. The winner of the USBC goes on to represent the United States at the World Barista Championship.




The 2008 USBC – Hosted By KRUPS
The 2008 United States Barista Championship (USBC), hosted by KRUPS, will be held in conjunction with the SCAA’s 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition, May 2-5, 2007, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The winner of the 2008 USBC will go on to represent the United States at the 9th Annual World Barista Championship, hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe, June 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark.


Congratulations to our 2007 USBC champion, Heather Perry of Coffee Klatch Roasting in San Dimas, California. By winning this year’s USBC, Heather, sets a precedent by becoming the only barista to earn two USBC titles. As a result of her win, Heather will represent the United States during the 2007 8th annual World Barista Championship (WBC) in Tokyo, Japan, July 31 – Aug. 2. This year’s WBC is hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan.






> 2007 USBC Ranking Order





2007 USBC DOCUMENTS

> 2007 USBC Schedule of Events
> USBC Competitor Rules & Regulations
> USBC Judges Rules & Regulations
> Head Judge Score Sheet
> Technical Score Sheet
> Sensory Score Sheet




For any additional questions or concerns regarding the USBC please contact Michelle Campbell by phone at: (562) 624-4187 or by email at: mcampbell@scaa.org.



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