For the first time in the talent show’s history, a participant from the host country has one the fourth edition of Barista & Farmer.
Diego Campos, 2014 and 2016 Colombian Barista Champion, was crowned the winner after 10 days in Huila, Colombia, living the daily life of a Colombian coffee farmer.
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Glenn Bailey of Grinders Coffee set to represent Australia on Barista & Farmer
Glenn Bailey of Grinders Coffee will travel to Colombia to compete as the Australian contestant in the reality show Barista & Farmer, starting 1 June.
Glenn secured the last of 10 spots on the show after winning the cupping and latte art competition at this year’s Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE), and says the opportunity to live on a coffee plantation in Colombia is “every baristas dream”.
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Glenn Bailey of Grinders Coffee to compete in Barista & Farmer Colombia from 1 to 10 June
Ten of the world’s best baristas are set to compete in the fourth edition of Barista & Farmer from 1 to 10 June in Colombia.
The international talent event is dedicated to the promotion of specialty coffee in the world’s third largest coffee producing country.
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Victor Vu wins Melbourne Precision Smackdown Series
Victor Vu from Code Black Coffee has won the Melbourne Precision Smackdown Series.
Andy Wong from Harvest Blend placed second and Troy Ly from Sons of A Pizzaiolo placed third at the smackdown event at Genovese Coffee on 15 March.
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Last call to compete in Melbourne Precision Smackdown Series
Places are still available for baristas to compete in the Precision Smackdown Series in Melbourne on 15 March.
Detpak, with the support of Paul’s Professional, are hosting five smackdown events around the country in the lead up to the 2018 Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) in March.
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Greek barista Nikolaos Kanakaris wins Barista & Farmer 2016
After 11 days in Brazil, Nikolaos wins the third series of the reality TV show, Russian Olga Kaplina places second, and Brazil's Raphael Ferraz De Sousa places third.
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Third series of Barista & Farmer commences 3 May
Ten international baristas, 10 days in Brazil, and only one winner. New series of the talent show to take place in San Paolo.
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Umami Barista Camp to find Barista & Farmer Australian representative
Genovese Coffee will host Australia’s first Umami Barista Camp from 7 – 12 March.
Participants in the camp will also be invited to compete for a chance to visit Brazil as part of a unique coffee experience.
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