Coffee craftsmanship and artistry converge for the Julius Meinl Barista Cup. This year, Julius Meinl Baristas from around the world will compete for the title of top barista, showcasing their exceptional knowledge and passion for creating the perfect coffee.
Are you the 2024 champion? Sign up for your local competition below and the chance to compete on a global stage at the Grand Finale hosted in Vienna and win a trip to Honduras!
JULIUS MEINL BARISTA CUP 2024
HOW IT WORKS
The competition is open to participants who are at least 18 years old and currently employed as a barista at an establishment, such as a cafe, hotel, or restaurant, that serves Julius Meinl coffee. Additionally, participants must either reside or hold citizenship in the region of the local competition in which they compete.
PHASE 1: SIGN UP
If you are a Barista working at an establishment that serves Julius Meinl coffee, sign up to join the competition via the form below!
What to prepare:
- A video of yourself preparing a shot of espresso, frothing milk and free pouring latte art. The video should begin with the espresso extraction at the machine and end with a close up of your final latte art in the cup. Ensure your face is visible for at least part of the video. Make sure your video is clear and well-lit for a fair assessment.
- A photo of your signature coffee drink, and a short description of the ingredients and how to prepare it. The recipe must include at least one shot of espresso. Show us your creativity!
APPLICATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 1st.
PHASE 2: LOCAL COMPETITIONS
Top applicants will be invited to compete in their national competition. The competition has 3 categories:
- Espresso,
- Cappuccino and
- Signature Drink
Each category will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges. The participant with the highest overall score across all categories will be crowned the national champion and win a trip to Vienna to compete in the Grande Finale. A representative from their company will also be invited to join as part of the prize.
PHASE 3: GLOBAL GRAND FINALE, 19.09.2024
National winners compete alongside each other at the Grande Finale, hosted at the Julius Meinl global headquarters in Vienna.
The grand finale will have the same 3 categories: Espresso, Cappuccino and Signature Drink. The highest scorer in each individual category will be crowed a winner. The 3 champions will each win a trip to Honduras, with many other prizes to be won.
OUR SPONSORS
Designed and produced in Italy with almost a century of experience, Rancilio coffee machines are globally renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and quality. The Rancilio Specialty RS1 is the professional coffee machine that will be used by competitors in the regional and global competitions.
Fiorenzato has been designing and manufacturing high performance professional grinders for over 80 years, capable of making perfect grinds countless times in a row for state-of-the art coffee. Competitors will use the professional F83 E PRO grinder in the regional and global competitions.
Cafetto is a specialist manufacturer of cleaning and sanitation products for espresso, coffee brewing and dispensing equipment, providing a clean machine and perfect tasting cup every time. Cafetto is proud to be supporting the industry and talented baristsa behind the machine as the Official Cleaning Products Partner.
BWT is dedicated to water, which plays a crucial role in creating the perfect coffee and the protection of your coffee machine. BWT offers innovative solutions to raise the sensory quality of water for gastronomy. The competition will use the innovative BWT bestaqua ROC systems with unique reverse osmosis technology setting new standards in water optimisation.
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About us
Julius Meinl has been bringing customers premium coffee and tea since 1862, serving premium hot drinks. With over 150 years of experience and innovation behind us, we share our expertise and unique service culture with coffee houses, hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
Coffee expertise
Premium coffee starts with tropical sun and volcanic soil in the coffee growing regions 23°N – 25°S of the equator. After harvesting, it’s transported for blending, roasting and packing. The journey involves many delicate stages which demand experience, skill and quality control.
Tea expertise
Premium tea is the culmination of all sorts of elements, from sunshine and soil, to picking, rolling, blending and much more.