Monday, December 14, 2009

2009 Winter Barista Jam: OZO Coffee - Boulder, Colorado


Barista jams are much like cupcakes...you don't have them too often, but when you do, all you want is three more. Anytime 50 baristi/coffee professionals/coffee lovers get together for a 'spro-down, I feel as though my life makes sense--these crazy people actually like coffee as much as I do...rad! The jam was a great time had by all, thanks largely in part to the OZO Coffee crew, and as well as a great showing from the local shops, such as The Cup, The Laughing Goat, Metropolis, NOVO, and Amante (to name a few), and an exited group of aspiring Baristi. The latte art competition didn't disappoint either. The top three finalists competed against each other, pouring great art into macchiato cups! All three poured great shapes, but the winner turned out to be Anita, who proved she can definitely throw down on some espresso-engulfed milk beauty. Yes, I did just go there.