Regional Barista Competition Dates Announced

We are excited to announce that we've secured the majority of dates and locations for the United States Barista Championship (USBC) & Regional Barista Competitions (RBCs) for the 2012 cycle! Visit the USBC website

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Complete your Customer Service requirement with a webinar

We're excited to present dates for upcoming opportunities to complete the CP103: Customer Service course requirement of the BGA Level 1 Certification program. Read More

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Grow your career opportunities through BGA Certification

The Barista Guild of America offers certification courses at regional SCAA Skill-Building Workshops throughout the year and at our annual Exposition. To see a list of upcoming courses, visit our events page. To learn more about Barista Guild Certification and view the list of certified baristas, visit the BGA website.

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Berkshire Jam re-cap

Posted by Anne Nylander On 7:21 AM
Check out my report from last week's Jam and Throwdown in the Berkshires!

MILWAUKEE WINS!

Posted by sLucey On 8:18 PM

MILWAUKEE 847 - CHICAGO 827



Talya from Intelligentsia Broadway is crowned the individual champ - 67pt pour
defeated
Josh from Alterra Prospect - 58.5pt pour

photos on flickr.com/photos/milwaukeethrowdown and flickr.com/photos/chicagothrowdown


Let the games begin!
This Friday night tune into
www.ustream/tv/channel/milwaukee-throwdown for the Milwaukee feed
and
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chicago-vs-milwaukee-throwdown-7-24-09 for the Chicago feed.
Both streams will be broadcasting with each other. Judges will be logging their scores along side the photographs taken.

There's been a good amount of inquiry into other cities applying this model for future throwdowns. Please tune in and watch to see the potential of where throwing down can go. Get yourself a ustream account and participate in the online chat, feedback will be appreciated. This event is being broadcasted with it in mind to create something that people will enjoy watching.
See you there!

Providence, RI - Throwdown & Jam - FRIDAY

Posted by Benjamin On 7:01 PM
Hosted by 7 Stars Bakery and New Harvest Coffee Roasters...

Monthly Barista Jam & Team Throwdown for the coveted Percolator Trophy!

7 Stars Broadway
342 Broadway
Providence, RI

Friday July 10th
7 pm to 10 pm




Berkshires Jam!

Posted by Anne Nylander On 10:10 AM
Come one, come all. We're going to talk about coffee, cup some coffee, do a latte art demo and have a Thursday Night Throwdown! This is going to be held in the town of Pittsfield, MA. The flyer to be displayed prominently in your cafe is below. Please fill out the survey we made if you plan to attend so we can help you coordinate travel and logistics. As a bonus this event is 100% FREE so come by and learn some new stuff about coffee and make some new coffee friends! You can also check our facebook page for the exact location and more details as they are released.

Dotties & TampTamp B-Jam!

Yay coffee yay, 

Anne