2023 U.S. Coffee Championships Qualifiers in Baltimore

More than 100 competitors brought their talent to Baltimore to take part in six competitions as part of the U.S. Coffee Championships (USCC) qualifiers, a precursor to the nationals in April. Baristas from across the country competed in six different categories: Barista, Brewers Cup, Coffee In Good Spirits, Cup Tasters, Roaster, and Latte Art.

Congratulations to all of the competitors. It was an honor to be there to support you. Below are some of the exciting highlights from the championships, and Brewista equipment in action.

Shaa'ista Sabir serves up coffee at the Brewers Cup qualifiers with the Artisan Gooseneck Kettle in Iridescent Unicorn, X Series Glass Server, and Smart Scale II.

The Tornado Duo Glass Drippers, X Series Glass Servers, and Smart Scale II's are all lined up for the Brewers Cup qualifiers.

David Day competes at the Brewers Cup qualifiers with the Tornado Duo Glass Dripper, X Series Glass Server, and Smart Scale II.

Donald Perdomo competes at the Latte Art qualifiers with the Nasty Jug Frothing Pitcher.

Hyacinth-Rosalinda Rios with the X Series Glass Servers.

Camilo Sanchez competes at the Latte Art qualifiers with the Nasty Jug Frothing Pitcher.

Ed Griffin competes at the Latte Art qualifiers with the Nasty Jug Frothing Pitcher.

Olivia Morris competes at the Barista qualifiers.

Chris McAuley, Brewista's Director of Helpfulness, with two of our bestselling Artisan Gooseneck Kettles.

 Barista Qualifying Competition winners pose together. First place was Juan Diaz; Elisabeth Johnson finished second; and third place was Hugo Cano.

Coffee In Good Spirits Qualifying Competition winners pose together. First place was Mo Koolphanich; Ivan Solis finished second; and third place was Gregory White. 

Brewers Cup Qualifying Competition winners pose together. First place was Weihong Zhang; Isaiah Sheese finished second; and third place was Peace Sakulclanuwat.

Latte Art Qualifying Competition winners pose together. First place was Tracy Jiang; Edward Griffin finished second; and third place was Julie Patadia.

Cup Tasters Qualifying Competition winners pose together. First place was Tom Bomford; Inwook Park finished second; and third place was Bear Soliven.

Roaster Qualifying Competition winners pose together. First place was Luke Jung; Matt Saperstone finished second; and third place was Tony Auger.