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ABOUTThis subreddit is designed to be a resource for baristas to learn, connect, and get advice from others in the coffee industryHELPFUL LINKSSprudge Jobs:Espresso 101 by Matt Perger:More learning resources by Matt Perger:READINGBeginner:.by Brian W. Jones.by James HoffmannAdvanced:.by Scott Rao.by Scott RaoUltra Nerd:.by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood & Christopher Hendon.by Rob Hoos (a book about roasting)COMMUNITIES & SITESUK:INTL/USA:INTL/AU:- Coffee News and Culture- Coffee News as it breaks- Interviews & ArticlesROASTERS WE LOVE// // // // // // // //YOUTUBE CHANNELS. I competed in my first latte art competition the other day. It was a relatively small affair run by my local council (British!) Our coffee scene is small but flourishing and there's plenty of top baristas in the area - I would hope to think I'm one of them.Now - first of all - I am fully aware that I completely screwed it up. Nerves got the better of me and I've never had hands like it. It was like I was trying to pour in the middle of an earthquake. My milk was like water and I dragged the mother of all finishes through my rosetta.I come to you guys for 2 things:.How do you prepare yourself for a competition.
Both mentally and actual hands on method(s) to get yourself in the zone. I do realise it's all meant to be fun - but I'm sure there's a bunch of you that are like me and you are there to do your level best.Competition Technicality. I can imagine there's a billion ways a competition is run.
And the rules are always going to vary. The one rule I didn't get was that we only had one chance to steam our milk for two pours. Meaning we had to split the jug (there was also a time limit of 4mins, which i assume is normal) Is this the norm? Do I need to stop bitching like a little baby?Any ways. There's always next time.
Hey, congrats regardless! I remember being way more nervous for my first competition than I thought I would be!. Know what you want to pour before you pour it. Stick with the plan. Don't change your techniques from what you do on a normal day.
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It also helps for me to remember that it's just coffee. In the grand scheme of things, people are going to remember how fun you are versus how well you poured. After a few competitions you'll relax. Maybe not though, I have a friend who still gets super nervous every time. Helpful tip for me: After you steam and pick up your stuff, take a deep breath and relax your shoulders!If Matt Perger walked into your cafe, what are the odds anyone will recognize him? Or even know who he is after you tell them?
Would I freak out? Nah.
I've never been in a comp (Seattle, WA, USA) where they have you steam one pitcher for two pours. You can always flip your milk though. After your first attempt pour the rest of the milk into a second pitcher and then pour it back into the first pitcher.
Don't do it violently, rather pour it quickly and smoothly. That will help reincorporate the milk and restore a bit of texture.Best of luck!.