Caffeine Combat

Watch Baristas Battle at Siren Studios

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Coffee making professionals, mostly representing various corners of California, are gathering in Los Angeles’ Siren Studios this weekend for a battle of the baristas. The first round of the weekend-long Western Regional Barista Competition began today with Intelligentsia’s Ryan Miller, followed by Fix’s Dallas Maxwell. Brewers from Coffee Bean, Santa Barbara’s French Press, and Newport’s Kean Coffee will join other java gladiators to be judged on their cupping and mud-slinging, the winner leaving with a shot at the nationals and a cup running over with bragging rights. A full schedule of events is online and it’s all free to admire.

Watch Baristas Battle at Siren Studios