Results

2024 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results 

This year, the Barista Championship qualifying rounds and finals will take place in Montreal. 32 baristas will compete for the title of Canadian Barista Champion and the chance to represent Canada at the World Barista Championship in Busan, Korea, May 1-4th, 2024.

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2023 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results 

  1. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee
  2. Ply Pasarj, Rogue Wave
  3. Jair Garduno, Independent

2022 Eastern Qualifier 1 Barista Championship Results

  1. Connor Conway, Epoch Chemistry
  2. Celeste Fiallos, Omnia Coffee Roasters
  3. Jair Garduno, Balam Coffee Project
  4. Katie Taylor, Eight Ounce Coffee
  5. Michael- Phillip Boggia, Jungle Coffee Roasters

2022 Western Qualifier 2 Barista Championship Results

  1. Paprik Liu, Phil & Sebastian Coffee
  2. Kat Dziwenka The Columbian
  3. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee
  4. Kitty Chan, Sought X Found Coffee
  5. Santiago Lopez, The Columbian
  6. Saur Al-Saket, Independant
  7. Nelson Phu, Rosso Coffee

2022 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

  1. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee , Calgary, AB
  2. Nelson Phu, Rosso Coffee Roasters, Calgary, AB
  3. Kunie Inaba, Harken Coffee/ Swiss Water, Vancouver BC
  4. Brandon O’Shea, Jellyfish Coffee, Calgary, AB
  5. Rowan Garleff, Phil & Sebastian, Calgary, AB
  6. Rambert Sin, Mountain Coffee, Vancouver, BC & Toronto, ON

2022 Eastern Qualifier 1 Barista Championship Results

At the Restaurant Canada Show, Enercare Centre, Toronto Ontario May 9 – 11, 2022

  1. Nelson Phu, Rosso Coffee Roasters, Calgary, AB
  2. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee , Calgary, AB
  3. Rambert Sin, Mountain Coffee, Vancouver, BC & Toronto, ON
  4. Gaya Liou, Back Road Motor Coffee, Mississauga, ON
  5. Kunie Inaba, Harken Coffee, Vancouver BC
  6. Conor Conway, Epoch Chemistry, Moncton, NB

2022 Western Qualifier 2 Barista Championship Results

  1. Brandon O’Shea, Jellyfish Coffee (Calgary, AB)
  2. David Kim, Paradigm Spark (Calgary, AB)
  3. Kitty Chan, Sought x Found Coffee (Calgary, AB)
  4. Caleb Leung, Sought x Found Coffee (Calgary, AB)
  5. Rowan Garleff, Phil & Sebastian (Calgary, AB)
  6. Quinn Fortin, Pallet Coffee (Surrey, BC)

2021 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

Cancelled due to Pandemic

2021 Eastern Qualifier 1 Barista Championship Results

Cancelled due to Pandemic

2021 Western Qualifier 2 Barista Championship Results

Cancelled due to Pandemic

2020 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

  1. Jill Hoff – Monogram Coffee – Calgary, AB
  2. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee – Calgary, AB
  3. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters – Calgary, AB

2020 Western Qualifier Barista Championship Results

  1. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee – Calgary, AB
  2. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters – Calgary, AB
  3. Karine Ng – Phil & Sebastian – Calgary, AB
  4. Jill Hoff – Monogram Coffee – Calgary, AB
  5. David Kim – David Kim Coffee – Calgary, AB
  6. Daniel Walsh – Phil & Sebastian – Calgary, AB
  7. Griffin Reichl – Timbertrain Coffee Roasters – Vancouver, BC
  8. Ply Pasarj – Rogue Wave Coffee, Edmonton, AB
  9. Kitty Chan – Sought x Found Coffee Roasters
  10. Shehzadi Abdul – Rogue Wave Coffee, Edmonton, AB
  11. Jayce Van Der Linden – The Columbian, Edmonton, AB
  12. Calvin Kuo – Rocanini Coffee Roasters, Vancouver, BC
  13. Adam Kozuska – Forth – Winnipeg, MB
  14. Alex Cao – Analog Coffee – Calgary, AB
  15. Terry Masikewich – Prairie Lily Coffee Roasters, Lloydminister, SK
  16. Avelyn Duncan – Discovery Coffee, Victoria, BC

2020 Eastern Qualifier Barista Championship (ERBC) Results

All Competitors in no particular order:

  •  Catherine Gauthier | Zab Coffee Roaster and Paquebot Café
  • Gabriela Ferreira | Crew Collective & Café
  • Michelle Ocfemia | Pilot Coffee Roasters
  • Rambert Sin | Pop Coffee Works
  • Rachael Helm | Streamliners Espresso Bar
  • Gaya Liou | Sorry Coffee Co.
  • Miles Hanks | Sine Coffee Labs
  • Gabrielle Côté | Café Saint-Henri
  • Jessica Andrews | Streamliners Espresso Bar
  • Nelson Phu | Rosso Coffee Roasters

Top 6 Finalists:

  1. Gabrielle Côté | Café Saint-Henri
  2. Nelson Phu | Rosso Coffee Roasters
  3. Gaya Liou | Sorry Coffee Co.
  4. Rambert Sin | Pop Coffee Works
  5. Gabriela Ferreira | Crew Collective & Café
  6. Catherine Gauthier | Zab Coffee Roaster and Paquebot Café

2019 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

  1. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters – Calgary, AB
  2. Kris Wu – Swiss Water – Vancouver, BC
  3. Jill Hoff – Monogram Coffee – Calgary, AB
  4. Karine Ng – Phil & Sebastian – Calgary, AB
  5. Nelson Phu – Rosso Coffee Roasters – Calgary, AB
  6. Sandy Santillana – Monogram Coffee Roasters – Calgary, AB
  7. David Kim – Phil & Sebastian – Calgary, AB

2018 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

  1. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters
  2. Kris Wu, Swiss Water Decaf
  3. Karine Ng,  Phil & Sebastian Coffee
  4. David Kim, Phil & Sebastian Coffee
  5. Jill Hoff, Monogram Coffee
  6. David Lalonde, De Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters
Cole Torode from Rosso Coffee is the Canadian Barista Champion 2018
Cole Torode from Rosso Coffee is the Canadian Barista Champion 2018

2017 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

  1. Ben Put, Monogram Coffee
  2. David Kim, Phil & Sebastian Coffee
  3. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters
  4. Jill Hoff, Monogram Coffee
  5. Aimee Ferguson, Phil & Sebastian Coffee
  6. Nathaniel Fried from Pilot Coffee Roasters

2016 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

Cancelled

2015 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

A fabulous job by all! Thanks to those who put together the event, there are so many moving parts!

Volunteers, judges, competitors, supporters, and coaches we are talking about all of you – Thank you!

6th –  407.5 pts Jill Hoff, Monogram Coffee

5th –  419.5 pts David Kim, Phil & Sebastian Coffee

4th –  445 pts Vica Pelivan, De Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters

3rd –  448.5 pts Aimee Ferguson, Phil & Sebastian Coffee

2nd – 487 pts Chris Tellez, Phil & Sebastian Coffee

1st – 493.5 pts Ben Put, Monogram Coffee


2014 Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) Results

Finals

Monday September 29th, 2014

  1. Ben Put from Monogram Coffee: 586 pts
  2. Joshua Tarlo from Reunion Island Coffee Roasters: 558 pts
  3. Aimee Ferguson from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters: 543.5 pts
  4. Nathaniel Fried from Pilot Coffee Roasters: 518.5 pts
  5. Andreas Adams from Rosso Coffee Roasters: 498 pts
  6. Cole Trepanier from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters: 491.5 pts

Round One

Sunday September 28th, 2014

1. Ben Put from Monogram Coffee: 578 pts
2. Aimee Ferguson from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters: 530 pts
3. Andreas Adams from Rosso Coffee Roasters: 514 pts
4. Nathaniel Fried from Pilot Coffee Roasters: 513 pts
5. Joshua Tarlo from Reunion Island Coffee Roasters: 503 pts
6. Cole Trepanier from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters: 471.5 pts
7. CJ Yang from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters: 462.5 pts
7. Jon Plett from Detour Coffee Roasters: 462.5
8. Keaton Ritchie: 461 pts
9. Christopher Tellez from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters: 457 pts
10. Cole Torode from Rosso Coffee Roasters: 446 pts
11. David Lalonde from Tunnel Espresso: 442 pts
12. Edmond Keung from Moving Coffee 432.5 pts
13. Jean-Daniel Lajoie from Brulerie de café de Québec: 393.5 pts
14. Liam Robichaud from Pourquoi-Pas Espresso Bar: 391 pts
15. Stacey Lynden from Stir Coffee House: 342.5 pts

Thank you to all the competitors, judges, & volunteers for such an incredible event!

We proudly crowned Benjamin Put from Monogram Coffee as the 2014 Canadian National Barista Champion. Ben joins the ranks of legendary Sammy Piccolo as the only champion to win consecutive Canadian National Titles. However, Sammy has set the bar as being the 4 times undefeated Canadian National Champion.

Enormous congratulations to Ben and his team on the win! We know he’ll make us proud at the 2015 World Barista Championship.

2014 Eastern Regional Barista Championship (ERBC) Results

  1. Keaton Ritchie, Independent, Score:456.5 pts
  2. Liam Robichaud from Pourquoi-Pas Espresso Bar, Score: 440.5 pts
  3. David Lalonde from Tunnel Espresso, Score: 431 pts
  4. Jean-Daniel Lajoie from Brulerie de café de Québec, Score: 401 pts

Congratulations to the top 4 from the ERBC 2014 who are invited to compete at the Canadian National Barista Competition: September 28th & 29th at The International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.

2014 Prairie Regional Barista Championship (PRBC) Results

  1. Ben Put , Independent, Score: 630.5 pts
  2. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters, Score: 557.5 pts
  3. Andreas Adams, Rosso Coffee Roasters, Score: 555.5 pts
  4. Aimee Ferguson from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, Score: 442.5 pts

Congratulations! The top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals held in Toronto this year. See you then!

Prairie baristas test their skills at Winnipeg competition

2014 Western Regional Barista Championship (WRBC) Results

  1. Cole Trepanier from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Score: 504 pts
  2. CJ Yang from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Score: 500.5 pts
  3. Edmond Keung from Moving Coffee Score: 459 pts
  4. Stacey Lynden from Stir Coffee House Score: 442.5 pts

Congratulations! The top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals held in Toronto this year. See you then!

2014 Central Regional Barista Championship Results

Top 4 of CCBC 2014
Top 4 of CCBC 2014
  1. Chris Tellez from Working Coffee Score: 540 pts
  2. Joshua Tarlo from Early Bird Brew Score: 499.5 pts
  3. Nathaniel Fried from Pilot Coffee Roasters Score: 496 pts
  4. Jon Plett from Detour Coffee Roasters Score: 489 pts

Congratulations! The top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals held in Toronto this year. See you then!


2013 Canadian National Barista Championship Results 

Congratulations to the 2013 Canadian National Barista Champion is Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Calgary, AB !

  1. Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 641.5 pts
  2. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters Score: 540 pts
  3. Keaton Ritchie, Cafe Myriade Score: 537 pts
  4. Megan Feniak, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 519.5 pts

Thank you to all the competitors, judges, and volunteers for such an incredible event!

This year was exceptionally competitive, proving that Canada has some serious specialty coffee game. Huge congrats to all competitors!

National Champions from left to right: Jeremy Ho 2012, Rob Kettener 2010, Benjamin Put 2013, Josh Hockin 2011, Kyle Straw 2009
National Champions from left to right: Jeremy Ho 2012, Rob Kettener 2010, Benjamin Put 2013, Josh Hockin 2011, Kyle Straw 2009

We proudly crowned Benjamin Put of Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Calgary, AB as our 2013 Canadian Barista Champion. Enormous congratulations to Ben and his team on the win! We know he’ll make us proud at the 2014 World Barista Championship.

Follow this link to watch the Livestream www.tinyurl.com/canadianbarista

2013 Prairie Regional Barista Championship Results

  1. Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 623 pts
  2. Alix Osinchuk, Transcend Coffee Company Score: 546 pts
  3. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters Score: 537 pts
  4. Megan Feniak, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 505.5 pts

Top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals

Videos of all routines can be found here

2013 Western Regional Barista Championship Results

  1. Morgan Allen, Caffe Artigiano Score: 576.5 pts
  2. Tristan Mapstone, Fernwood Coffee Company Score: 558.5 pts
  3. Kelsey Hemphill, Habit Coffee Score: 475 pts
  4. William Wang, Prado Score: 446.5 pts

Top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals

2013 Eastern Regional Barista Championship Results

  1. Cliff Hansen, Bridgehead Coffee Score: 533 pts
  2. Stephane Laurence, Bridgehead Coffee Score: 525 pts
  3. Keaton Ritchie, Cafe Myriade Score: 518.5 pts
  4. Jerome Gernier-Debiens, Humble Lion Score: 480 pts

Top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals

2013 Central Regional Barista Championship Results

2013 Central Regionals Barista Competition - Top 4
Canadian Central Top 4 from 2013!
Momiji Kishi of Detour Coffee Roasters
Georgia Henry of Dark Horse Espresso
Brett Johnston of Pilot Coffee Roasters
Geoff Woodley of Detour Coffee Roasters

  1. Momiji Kishi, Detour Coffee Roasters Score: 632 pts
  2. Georgia Henry, Dark Horse Espresso Bar Score: 504 pts
  3. Brett Johnston, Pilot Coffee Roasters Score: 567.5 pts
  4. Geoff Woodley, Detour Coffee Roasters Score: 542 pts

Top 4 are invited to compete at the Canadian Nationals

LIVESTREAM LINK : http://tinyurl.com/canadianbarista


2012 Canadian National Barista Championship Results 

2012 Canadian National Barista Champion

Congratulations to the 2012 Canadian National Barista Champion is Jeremy Ho, of Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Calgary, AB !

Finals

  1. Jeremy Ho, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 620 pts
  2. Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 609 pts
  3. Randy Hogg, Bridgehead Coffee Score: 592.5 pts
  4. Georgia Henry, Dark Horse Espresso Bar Score: 550 pts
  5. Sameer Mohammed, Fahrenheit Coffee Score: 534.5 pts
  6. Graham Bouvier, Fernwood Coffee Company Score: 530 pts

Round One

  1. Georgia Henry, Dark Horse Espresso Bar Score: 645.5 pts
  2. Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 627 pts
  3. Randy Hogg, Bridgehead Coffee Score: 612 pt
  4. Jeremy Ho, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Score: 584.5 pts
  5. Sameer Mohammed, Fahrenheit Coffee Score: 561 pts
  6. Graham Bouvier, Fernwood Coffee Company Score: 545.5 pts
  7. Brad Bauer, Fahrenheit Coffee Score: 529 pts
  8. Tyler Mastantuono, Pourquoi Pas Espresso Bar Score 528.5 pts
  9. Cole Torode, Rosso Coffee Roasters Score: 527.5 pts
  10. Keaton Ritchie, Cafe Myriade Score: 508.5 pts
  11. Geoff Woodley,Detour Coffee Roasters 494.5 pts
  12. Dan Bushie, Cafe Haven Score: 463.5 pts
  13. Craig Macleod, Bridgehead Coffee  Score: 447 pts
  14. James Saint-Clark, Kafka’s Coffee and Tea Score 362 pts

We proudly crowned Jeremy Ho of Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Calgary, AB as our 2012 Canadian Barista Champion. Enormous congratulations to Jeremy and his team on the win! We know he’ll make us proud at the 2013 World Barista Championship.

2012 Western Regional Barista Championship Results

We are pleased to announce the final results of the 2012 Western Canadian Regional Barista Championship, held this past weekend June 1-3rd, at the Host Sponsor event, Eat Vancouver. It was a great weekend for all things culinary, as attendees got to sample the best of Vancouver food and drink, and watch the multitude of culinary championships held on various stages.

Over 30,000 Visitors to the newly renovated BC Place Stadium, witnessed a hotly contested event, as baristas battled nerves, and judges, to make 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos, and 4 specialty drinks in 15 minutes. Congratulations to all involved and good luck to the top 4 finalists, who will go on to represent the Western Canadian Region at the national championship, Sept 9-10 in Toronto.

Finals Round Results:

  1. Kyle Straw, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, Vancouver: 606.5 2 pts
  2. Grahame Bouvier, Fernwood Coffee, Victoria: 595.5 pts
  3. Alan Vuong, Caffe Artigiano, Vancouver: 528.0 pts
  4. James St. Clark, Kafka’s Coffee and Tea, Vancouver: 516.0 pts
  5. Tristan Mapstone, Discovery Coffee, Victoria: 508 pts
  6. Daniel Houghton, Cafe Motivo, Kamloops: 429.5 pts

**Top 4 Advance to nationals**

This is the first of 4 regional barista competitions to be held across Canada this year. For more details on the rest of 2012 Canadian Barista Championships competition schedule Please go to http://canadianbaristaacademy.com/barista.htm The Canadian Champion will go on to represent Canada at the World Championships in 2013, rumoured to be in Australia.

Round One Results:

  1. Kyle straw 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, Vancouver: 623 pts
  2. Graham Bouvier,Fernwood Coffee, Victoria: 601.5 pts
  3. Tristan Mapstone, Discovery Coffee, Victoria: 504.5 pts
  4. Alan Vuong, Caffe Artigiano, Vancouver: 478.5 pts
  5. Daniel Houghton, Cafe Motivo, Kamloops: 440 pts
  6. James Saint Clark, Kafka’s Coffee and Tea, Vancouver: 440 pts
  7. Chris Naylor, Crema, Vancouver: 422 pts
  8. Julia Barber, Independant: 297 pts

2012 CCBC Canadian Central Barista Championship Results

2012-CCBC-Results
Top 6 from the 2012 Canadian Central Barista Championship

2012 Prairie Regional Barista Championship Results

6th – 523 points- Alix – Café Haven

5th – 562 points- Joel May – Fratello Coffee Roasters

4th – 585 points- Jeremy Ho – Phil & Sebastian

3rd – 595 points- Josh Hockin – Transcend Coffee

2nd – 609 points – Chris Tellez – Phil & Sebastian

1st – 657.5 points – Ben Put – Transcend Coffee

Poster


2011 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to the 2011 Canadian National Barista Champion is Josh Hockin, of  Transcend Coffee, Edmonton, Alberta

2011 World Barista Championships – Live from Bogota

Earlier today was the announcement of the semi-finalists for the World Barista Championships, held in Bogota, Colombia.

RANK, NAME, COUNTRY, SCORE

10, Semi-Finalist, 557.5
11, Semi-Finalist, 547.5
12, Semi-Finalist, 547.5
13, Håkon Kinn, Norway, 541
14, Hide Kono, New Zealand, 540.5
15, AnneStine Bae, Denmark, 538
16, Rob Kettner, Canada, 548.5 – 13 second time penalty = 535.5 

It was that close.

Yesterday, our Canadian Champion Rob Kettner, delivered a performance of 548 points, that would have put him into 11th place and through to the semi-finals amongst the top 12.

But a time violation of 13 seconds, relegated Rob to 535.5 points and 16th place, thus out of the competition.

It hurts to come so close, and it is easy to start all the second guessing, but there is no reason to be disappointed with this result. I’m so proud of Rob and the team.

Against all odds, this small little roaster, Fernwood Coffee, from Victoria BC, packed up practically their entire company to South America… just to do battle on our behalf.

Fernwood managed to claw their way over 37 other countries, and proved that they belonged amongst the best in the world, amidst the high altitude backdrop of Bogota Colombia.

We almost touched the sky.

(Email post from Les Kuan from Bogota)


2010 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to Rob Kettner, of Fernwood Coffee Roasters in Victoria, BC, is the new 2010 Canadian National Barista Champion !

Canadian National Barista Championship Final Results

6th Place, Phil Hong, from Caffe Artigiano.

Fifth Place, Cheryl Wright, from Caffe Artigiano

Fourth Place, Jeremy Ho, from Phil & Sebastian Coffee

Third Place, Joel May, from Fratello Coffee

Second Place, Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

First Place, Rob Kettner, of Fernwood Coffee Roasters in Victoria, BC


2009 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to the 2009 Canadian National Barista Champion is Kyle Straw, of Caffe Artigiano !

2009 National Barista Championship

held in Vancouver, BC

Oct. 14-15, 2009

Finals Results:

1. Kyle straw Caffe Artigiano , Vancouver 663

2. Anthony Benda, Cafe Myriade, Montreal 627

3. Chad Moss, Transcend Coffee, Edmonton 610

4. Rob Kettner, Fernwood Coffee, Victoria 601

5. Spencer Vieghweger, JJBean, Vancouver 592.5

6. Joel May, Fratello Coffee, Calgary 576.5

Resources: http://www.coffeed.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3078&p=29443&hilit=les#p29443

2009 Eastern Regional Barista Championship Results

1.  Anthony Benda, Café Myriad (Montreal)
2. Cliff Hansen, Bridgehead (Ottawa)
3. Alex Scott, Café Myriad (Montreal)

2009 Prairie Regional Barista Championship Results

1. Ben Put, Phil & Sebastian Coffee (Calgary)
2. Joel May, Fratello Coffee (Calgary)
3. Chad Moss, Transcend Coffee (Calgary)

2009 Western Regional Barista Championship Results

All Competitors in no particular order:

Spencer Viehweger, JJ Bean Coffee in Vancouver
Steven Gilmet,  JJ Bean Coffee in Vancouver
John Ohrn, Hines Public Market Coffee, Vancouver
George Giannakis, Crema Cafe in Vancouver
Derek Lukas, Buon Amici ,Victoria
Kyle Straw, Caffe Artigiano
Ken Gordon,  Street Level Espresso, Victoria
Miriam Cook, Baked Coffee, Whitehorse, Yukon
Ian Sudbeck-Reid, Habit Coffee, Victoria
Garrath Morgan, Canterbury Coffee
Chantel Welsh,  Salt Spring Island Coffee Company
Kathleen Greenfield, Discovery Coffee, Victoria
Robert Kettner, Fernwood Coffee, Victoria.

Round One Results:

Kyle Straw from Artigiano; Sudbeck-Reid from Habit Coffee; Viehweger from JJ Bean; John Ohrn from Hines; Derek Lukas from Buon Amici, and Rob Kettner from Fernwood Coffee.

Final Results: 

Third Place, Derek Lukas of Buon Amici in Victoria

Second Place, Spencer Viehweger of JJ Bean Coffee in Vancouver

First Place, Kyle Straw of Caffe Artigiano

Resources:

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/08-31-2009

Barista battle

The beans are roasted to perfection before being ground, milk is beaten to within an inch of its life, and the pour is ever so delicate. It’s the Eastern Regional Finals in the Barista Championships, taking place Sunday at the Just for Laughs museum in downtown Montreal.

Eastern Regional Barista Championship

Event Description The Eastern Regional Barista Championship is one of four regional qualifying competitions being held across the country this summer, leading up to the Canadian Barista Championship hosted by Krups in October.

http://www.metronews.ca/news/2009/10/06/ready-set-brew-barista-contest-rolls-out.html

2009 Central Regional Barista Championship 

1st Place – Chris Tellez, Espresso Post,
Collingwood, Ontario
2nd Place – Sam James, Sam James Espresso Bar,
Toronto, Ontario
3rd Place – Momiji Kishi, Dark Horse Espresso Bar,
Toronto, Ontario

Resources:

http://www.foodnetwork.ca/archives/blog/pro-baristas-hit-me-with-their-best-shot-at-the-2009-canadian-central-barista-competition/16233/

2009 Wild cards
Josh Hockin, Transcend Coffee (Edmonton)
Michael Tam, Phil & Sebastien (Calgary)
Luc Spicer, Café Neve (Montreal)
Sameer Mohamed, Toi, Moi & Café (Montreal)


2008 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to the 2008 Canadian National Barista Champion is Sammy Piccolo, of Caffe Artigiano

2008 Canadian National Barista Championship, Montreal, Quebec, October 21st – 22nd, 2008

1st: Sammy Piccolo from Caffe Artigiano in Vancouver, 569.5 points
2nd: Spencer Veighweger from JJ Bean in Vancouver, 562 points
3rd: Joel May from Fratello Coffee in Calgary, 555 points
4th: Chad Moss from Transcend Coffee in Edmonton, 551.5 points
5th: Phil Robertson from Phil and Sebastian in Calgary, 527.5 points
6th: Anthony Benda from Myriade in Montreal, 517 points

Resources:

http://www.coffeed.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2395&p=26061&hilit=les#p26061

Canadian Barista Championship – terrakeramik.com

October 22, 2008 Here are the final results (courtesy of John Manzo) of the Canadian Barista Championship held in Montreal on October 21-22 in conjunction with the Canada Coffee & Tea Show.

http://twitchy.org/2008/10/23/canadian-national-barista-competition-day-2-narrowing-the-espresso-aperture-since-2008/

2008 Eastern Regional Barista Championship

Competitors in no particular order:

Nicole Bertram – Caffe Art Java (Montréal, QC)
Jamie Loughead-Folks – Just Us! Coffee Roasters Coop (Wolfville, NS)
Julie Couture – Caffellini (St-Bruno, QC)
Luke Spicer – Caffe Art Java (Montréal, QC)
Laura Perry – Bridgehead (Ottawa, ON)
JF Leduc – Caffe in Gamba (Montréal, QC)
Jordan Myall – Caffellini (St-Bruno, QC)
Davide Delli Fraine – Santa Teresa Caffe (Ste-Terese, QC)
Anthony Benda – Café Veritas (Montréal, QC)

Final Results:

#1- Laura Perry (Bridgehead Coffee, Ottawa) – 657 points
#2- Anthony Benda (Caffe Sante Vertitas, Montreal) – 583 pts
#3- Luke Spicer (Caffe Art Java, Montreal) (? pts)
#4- Jean-Francois LeDuc (Caffe In Gamba, Montreal) 500.5 pts
#5- Jordan Mayall (Caffellini, St-Bruno, QC) (?) pts
#6- Julie Coture (Caffelini, St-Bruno, QC) 468 pts


2007 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to the 2007 Canadian National Barista Champion is Michael Yung, of Caffe Artigiano

2007 Canadian National Barista Championship

1st Mike Yung Caffe Artigiano Vancouver, BC
2nd Cady Wu Wicked Cafe Vancouver, BC
3rd Anthony Benda Café Santé Veritas Montreal, Quebec
4th Colter Jones Caffè Artigiano Vancouver, BC
5th Mark Krause Espresso Post Collingwood, Ontario
6th Derek Lucas Buon Amici’s Coffee Victoria, BC
7th Brette Richard 2% Jazz Victoria, BC
8th Kimberly Staveley Matter of Taste Kitchener, Ontario

All Competitors in no particular order:

  • Jordan Myall, Caffelini,  Montreal.
  • Edward Lynds, Dark Horse Espresso Bar in Toronto
  • Melissa Gratz, One Red Chair Bradford, Ontario
  • Jeremy “JT” Thompson, Bridgehead, Ottawa
  • Cady Wu, Wicked Café, Vancouver
  • Patrick Newark, Cherry Bomb
  • Samuel James, Manic Coffee
  • Brette Richard, 2% Jazz cafe in Victoria
  • Ivonne Ramirez, Dolce Gelato , Toronto
  • Mark Krause, Espresso Post, Collingwood
  • Anthony Benda
  • Amber Roga-Fox, Alchemy Coffee
  • Nick Brown
  • Andrew Legg , Transcend
  • Ryan Crawford, Blenz Vancouver
  • Colter Jones of Caffe Artigiano
  • Ashleigh MacInnes, Bellefontaine, Ontario
  • Michael Yung of Caffe Artigiano

Canadian CNBC & Regional Barista Judges Training Toronto, Canada Instructor & Event Coordinator CV

Resources: http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/10-14-2007

Canadian Barista Championship, Toronto, Sep 16-17

Just a quick late post with the results of the Canadian Barista Championship held in Toronto on September 16-17 in conjunction with the Canada Coffee & Tea Show. The results of the finals (6 best baristi from the open round and 2 regional champions) are as follows: 1st Mike Yung Caffe Artigiano Vancouver, BC 2nd…

Champion: 2007 - Michael Yung
Champion: 2007 – Michael Yung

 

2007 Eastern Regional Barista Championship

WELCOME TO THE 2007 EASTERN REGIONAL CANADIAN BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP

Competitors and their scores and rankings:

  1. Kimberly Stavely, Matter of Taste, Kitchener Score: 570.5
  2. Dawn Tran, Matter of Taste, Kitchener 540.5
  3. Ivonne Ramirez, Dolce Gelato & Café, Toronto (tied for 3rd) 516.5
2007 Eastern Regional Barista Championship
Top 3 baristas from the 2007 Eastern Regional Barista Championship

Cathy So, Avenue Café & Bistro, Toronto (Tied) 516.5

Matthew Taylor, Mercury Organic Espresso Bar 509

Samuel James, Cherry Bomb Coffee, Toronto 452

Chris Tellez, Espresso Post, Collingwood 444

Alex Tran, Mercury Espresso Bar, Toronto 434

Michael Empacher,F’Coffee, Toronto 338

Elias Vastas, Ce Organics, Toronto 313.5

Chris Wilson, Journo, Toronto 161.5

Mathew Lee, Manic Coffee, Toronto (Overtime)

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2007 Competitor Signature espresso drinks

Northern Star: Matter of Taste barista Kimberly Staveley was inspired by anise-flavoured Sambuca for this espresso con panna (espresso with cream). She uses whole anise, cardamom and ginger from Spice of India (262 King St. E., Kitchener). You could substitute a pinch each of ground cardamom and ground ginger.

  • 1 tsp anise seeds
  • cardamom seeds
  • Tiny piece dried whole ginger
  • 250 mL carton whipping cream (1 cup)
  • 2 oz vanilla syrup
  • 1 tsp finely grated bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 shot hot brewed espresso
  • 3-inch cinnamon stick

In mortar and pestle, grind anise, cardamom and ginger into powder. Reserve large pinch.  In chilled bowl, whip cream using electric mixer. Stir in remaining anise mixture and syrup. (Alternately place cream, anise mixture and syrup in cream whipper. Process as per equipment instructions.) You will have extra.

To demitasse (2- to 3-ounce cup), add 1 tablespoon infused whipping cream. Add reserved pinch anise mixture. Sprinkle with chocolate. Pour espresso over. Serve with cinnamon stick. Stir well before drinking.

Makes 1.

Purple Haze:  Matter of Taste co-owner Dawn Tran’s macchiato-style espresso drink layers infused chocolate, coffee and “purple haze” milk.  We found lavender at Lively Life in St. Lawrence Market.

  • 1/2 tsp dried lavender flowers
  • 1/4 vanilla bean
  • 3/4 cup 10 per cent cream
  • 1-1/2 cups dark chocolate sauce
  • Pinch each: salt, ground cinnamon
  • 1 long strand lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup 2 per cent milk
  • 1 drop each: blue, red food colouring
  • 1 shot hot brewed espresso

In small saucepan, combine lavender, vanilla and cream. Gently heat over medium 3 minutes.  Let stand 1 hour. Strain, discarding solids. Whisk lavender-infused cream into chocolate sauce. Transfer to airtight container. (Makes about 2 cups. Reserve extra for other uses.). To 4-ounce clear glass, add 1 tablespoon reserved chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon. Add zest.  In steaming pitcher, combine milk and food colouring. Steam. Pour into prepared glass. (You will likely have extra.). When milk settles, add espresso. Stir well before drinking.

Makes 1.

2007 Western Regional Barista Championship

6. Zack from Habit
5. Brett from 2% Jazz
4. Cady from Wicked Cafe
3. Ken from Habit
2. Logan from Discovery
1. Derek Lucas from Buon Amici

Resources: http://www.coffeed.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1506&p=16877&hilit=les#p16877


2006 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to our new Canadian National Barista Champion  Colter Jones !

  1. Colter Jones
  2. Barrett Jones
  3. Bob Blumer

Eastern Region Canadian Barista Championship Results
June 5, 2006
Hyatt, Montreal, Quebec

  1. Chris Olsen, Caffe Art Java, Montreal
  2. George Ranitasas, Prima Goccia, Montreal
  3. Ian Sunabacka, Just Us Coffee Roasters, Halifax, NS

Central Region Barista Championship
The Gladstone Hotel, June 2, 2006

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July 11, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario

RESULTS

  1. Mark Krause Espresso Post Collingwood ON 758.5 points
  2. Phong Tran Matter of Taste Toronto ON 742.5 points
  3. Amber Fox Bull Dog Coffee Toronto ON 736 points
  4. Oliver Omielczenko Moonbean Coffee Company Toronto ON 719 points
  5. Mathew Taylor Mercury Organic Espresso Bar Toronto ON 716.5 points
  6. Kate Fraser Rounded Square Events Toronto ON 696.5 points
  7. Lindsay Gamester Matter of Taste Toronto ON 676 points
  8. Edward Lynds Bull Dog Coffee Toronto ON 651.5 points
  9. Yvonne Ramirez Dolce Gelato & Caffe Toronto ON 638 points
  10. John Cupido Fresh Start Coffee Co. Toronto ON 633.5 points
  11. Alessandro Bonucci b espresso bar Toronto ON 601 points
  12. Laura Ashley Bar Italia Toronto ON 513 points
  13. Hector Ramos-Gome Balzac’s Coffee Ltd. Toronto ON 468 points
  14. Cathy So Avenue Café & Bistro Toronto ON *Overtime
  15. Elias Vastis The Drake Hotel Toronto ON *Overtime
Matthew Taylor Mercury espresso Bar
Toronto Star Clipping 2006 Barista Competition
Mark Krause Espresso Post


2005 Canadian Barista Competitions

Canadian Nationals are June 13 and 14, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario

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  4. Stuart Ross, Bulldog Coffee, Toronto

RESULTS

2005 canada barista champions

Central Regional Barista Championship on February 24 & 25, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario

Eastern Regional Barista Championship on February 27 & 28, 2005 in Montreal, Quebec

  1. Stuart Ross, Bulldog Coffee, Toronto
  2. Lisa Monteleone,  Zuccarini, Toronto

Western Regional Barista Championship on March 7 & 8, 2005, Vancouver, BC

References:

http://www.coffeegeek.com/resources/pressreleases/cnbc2005may6

http://www.coffeegeek.com/resources/pressreleases/canadianbaristaacademy2005february14


2004 Canadian Barista Competitions

Congratulations to our Canadian National Barista Champion Sammy Piccolo from Caffe Artigiano in Vancouver, BC

Final Results: 

Zak Lakic of Caffe Artigiano takes fourth place!

Angie Lof of JJ Bean House of Coffee takes 3rd!

Nicky Schultz of JJ Bean, House of Coffee, takes 2nd!

Sammy Piccolo co-owner of Caffe Artigiano, takes first for the second year in a row!

Top Six:

Zak from Caffe Artigiano

Lino from Brazza Coffee and Gelato

Raymond 

Angie Lof from JJ Bean

Nicky Schultz from JJ Bean

Sammy Piccolo from Artigianoo

Resources:

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/06-18-2004


2003 Canadian Barista Competitions

Canadian National Barista Champion is Sammy Piccolo from Caffe Artigiano in Vancouver, BC

National Champion 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2008 - Sammy Piccolo
National Champion: 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2008 – Sammy Piccolo

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