UK Coffee Events wrote:Whilst world class espresso expressionists are popping up all over the country, we are seeing the same trend blossoming at home, and the SCAE UK competitions committee wants to celebrate this trend by introducing and launching the first UK Amateur Barista Championships in the latter part of 2012!

The specialty coffee community is consistently focused on ethics and good will and never materialism or greed. Therefore, in what is a refreshing change from the norm we're starting with the prizes!

1. Nuova Simonelli Musica Espresso Machine

2. Mahlkonig Pro-M grinder

3. Hasbean 12 week subscription

4. Custom hand-carved 3FE Tamper

Now, those prizes are incredible and because we are restricting ourselves to 8 competitors you have a 12.5% chance of winning if you enter. All you have to do is sign up HERE and you're away. Obviously we would love to have as many international competitors as possible so if you're considering taking the trip consider that there's also the following on at the Twisted Pepper that weekend;

Irish Brewers Cup
Tamper Tantrum Live
Irish Cup Taster Competition

The event is called the WORLD home barista championships because its open to everyone so we're looking forward to a wide range of competitiors. The idea is basically to serve 2 espresso, 2 cappuccinos and 2 filter coffees using your own home equipment and we'll look favourably on those making the most of their equipment.