An inspiring tribute to an often overlooked craft, In Search of the Perfect Cup, a film by David Colagiovanni with an original score by David Mcconnell, takes an intimate look at the world of extraordinary espresso and the culture of barista competitions. Featuring contest footage from the 2005 Southeast Regional Barista Competition, as well as interviews with expert baristas and coffee gurus, the documentary focuses on the role of the barista as a culinary professional and the meaning of coffee culture today. You'll enjoy great interviews with H-Ber PeterG, 2006 SERBC champ Nick Cho of murky coffee, WBC Board member Cindy Chang, and more.
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At times funny, insightful, and heartwarming, the film features the people behind the competition and follows two competitors from their coffeehouse jobs to the contest's final round. Part coffee philosophy, part Iron Chef, this documentary is a wonderful introduction to the Barista Competition, and is a rare peek into the lives of those who have dedicated their careers to coffee perfection.
We think this film is a must for anyone passionate about the people, places, and cultures behind every cup of great coffee.
