2011 Season Begins 23 February

Friends, we're starting back up where it all began!
On 23 February 2011 we will be throwing the first RVA Barista Jam of 2011 at Ellwood's Coffee from 6:00-8:00pm.

Here are just a few of the details to get you started, but stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

This competition will require competitors to prepare an espresso course and a traditional latte/cappuccino course. I know a lot of baristas want to break out their wild drink recipes and I promise, that competition will come, but to get started, a lot of folks have requested going back to the basics. As before, you'll be judged on a modified WBC rubric.

We have two judges dedicated and would like to have at least one more; if you're interested, contact me at rvabaristajam@gmail.com

Competitors need to supply their own milk! A half gallon should suffice, there is no restriction on what type of milk you use.

Blanchard's Coffee Co. will provide espresso for competitors who choose not to bring their own but different espressos are welcomed and encouraged.

As always, there will be a cash prize for the winner as well as prizes and gifts for other competitors.

This year we're adding a new feature: we'll be selling raffle tickets for a door prize (which will be exciting, I promise) and all proceeds will go to a local charity. The charity and door prize will be announced very soon!

Email me at rvabaristajam@gmail.com if you would like to compete, donate a prize in exchange for advertisement at the event, judge or anything else. Also shoot me a line if you have any questions or you have specific suggestions for charity organizations we can support.