Vermont USBC & USLAC Prelims

19 Essex Way,Essex VT 05452

28 October, 2022

Description

For full rules, regulations, and more info, please visit The Official Coffee Champs Site At the U.S. CoffeeChamps Barista Prelims: Competitors will have 7 minutes to make espressos and milk beverages for 2 sensory judges. Competitor’s preparation skills will be assessed by 1 technical judge. A Head Judge oversees all these judges but does not score. Competitors must use the provided compulsory coffee(s). Competitors will choose from 2 or more compulsory coffees in a blind tasting. All wares and equipment are supplied by Prelims Hosts! Competitors may bring their own wares if they would like.The top 3 scoring competitors will receive a reserved spot at one of the Qualifying events this winterAt the U.S. CoffeeChamps Latte Art Preliminaries: Competitors will have 7 minutes to make TWO 10oz matching Free Pour Lattes for 2 Visual Judges. For more information on the definition of Free Pour Latte, please refer to the 2023 Preliminaries Rules and Regulation packet, available on the US CoffeeChamps website.During the competition, competitors will first present a high definition print of a Free Pour Latte Art pattern to the judges, and then present two drinks to replicate the pattern shown on the aforementioned print.Competitor’s preparation skills will be assessed by 1 technical judge. A Head Judge oversees all these judges but does not score.Competitors must use the provided compulsory coffee and homogenized whole milk. Samples of compulsory coffee can be arranged.All wares and equipment are supplied by Prelims Hosts! Competitors may bring their own wares if they would like.The top 4 scoring competitors will receive a reserved spot at one of the Qualifying events this winterAll judges are required to attend the onsite visual and technical judges certification course prior to competition.