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LAS VEGAS, USA – With excited cheers and congratulations from their fellow competitors, Nobuki representing Japan, Sumayyah representing Europe, Middle East and Africa, Takahiro representing Tokyo Reserve Roastery, and Chico representing Shanghai Reserve Roastery were announced as the four baristas moving on to tomorrow’s final round of the first-ever Starbucks Global Barista Championship. Just before the final four baristas were named, Starbucks leaders had an exciting announcement to share.
“To deepen the impact in the community of each contestant, The Starbucks Foundation will be awarding a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit organization in each contestant’s region,” shared Kelly Goodejohn, chief social impact officer.
Smiles spread across the stage as emcees Rebekah and Laurence closed out the day’s event congratulating all 12 baristas on their incredible efforts.
Day 2 of Starbucks Global Barista Championship semifinal featured three rounds of competition, including contestants demonstrating latte art, preparing a signature beverage and navigating a simulated store rush.
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Latte Art: Contestants completed three rounds of latte art demonstrations with a randomly selected milk choice and latte art pattern, focusing on quality, pattern definition, connection and professional presentation.
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Store Rush: Contestants were challenged to prepare 10 beverages in a race against the clock, simulating a busy store rush while ensuring smooth customer interaction, order accuracy, beverage quality and consistency.
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Signature Beverage: In celebration of their passion for craft and innovation, contestants had 10 minutes to prepare and present a coffee beverage recipe of their own creation using ingredients from the region or Starbucks Reserve Roastery, focusing on taste, visual presentation and connection to the customer.
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Tomorrow’s final round of competition will take place in front of a crowd of more than 14,000 partners (employees) in attendance to watch the first-ever Starbucks Global Barista Champion be crowned. The live broadcast will begin tomorrow, June 11, at 7:30am PT and can be viewed on this page as well as Starbucks YouTube channel.
