MICE2023 presents the Richest Barista competition with a prize pool of $40,000, the richest cash prize on offer for a barista competition anywhere in the world.

The competition is designed to exhibit  barista talent to the public and wider coffee industry. Richest Barista is a knock-out format, fast-paced competition designed to exhibit incredible barista talent to the global coffee industry and all the coffee lovers.

Over the three days of MICE2023, baristas will compete in three intense head-to-head rounds that test their overall practical and sensory skills.

Round One – Barista
Competitors take part in a barista competition, pouring six drinks in 10 minutes – two espressos, two milk beverages and two alternative milk beverages.

Round Two – Latte Art
Competitors take part in a latter art competition, pouring six drinks in 12 minutes – two macchiatos, two traditional lattes and two free pour lattes.

Round Three – Cup Tasting
Competitors take part in a cup tasting competition, guessing the odd one out.

The winner will be the last barista standing who has achieved excellence in all rounds of coffee preparation and tasting.

Registration to enter the competition will open in April 2023.

For sponsorship opportunities at Richest Barista, get in touch with our team today to discuss the right sponsorship type for you.

For judging opportunities at Richest Barista, complete the registration form and our team will be in contact.

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