A month after the competition ended, which saw Phuti Mmotla crowned EMEA Barista Champion 2022, our documentary '<em>One Shot</em>' details all the behind-the-scenes action and preparation for the Barista Championship Grand Final 2022.

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From early-stage planning in London to the winner’s announcement in Milan, this mini-documentary captures all the inner workings of the project team to the hard work and determination of our green apron partners.

A true celebration of coffee passion and a stellar victory for a well-deserved champ! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Phuti Mmotla of South Africa.

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Behind-The-Scenes at the EMEA Barista Championship 2022 - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Behind-The-Scenes at the EMEA Barista Championship 2022

A month after the competition ended, which saw Phuti Mmotla crowned EMEA Barista Champion 2022, our documentary &#8216;One Shot&#8216; details all the behind-the-scenes action and preparation for the Barista Championship Grand Final 2022. From early-stage planning in London to the winner’s announcement in Milan, this mini-documentary captures all the inner workings of the project team […]

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One year after winning the prestigious title of EMEA Barista Champion, we took a trip to Beirut, Lebanon to catch up with 2021's best barista, Cynthia Khattar.

Cynthia competed virtually as the world navigated the global pandemic and battled it out from Beirut and clinched the golden pitcher and coveted purple apron.

What was Cynthia's life like before, during, and after winning Starbucks biggest ever virtual competition? Let's find out…

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Cynthia's Journey: Out of 40,000+ Green Apron partners in EMEA, Cynthia was 2021's number one! - Starbucks Stories EMEA

Cynthia&#8217;s Journey: Out of 40,000+ Green Apron partners in EMEA, Cynthia was 2021&#8217;s number one!

One year after winning the prestigious title of EMEA Barista Champion, we took a trip to Beirut, Lebanon to catch up with 2021&#8217;s best barista, Cynthia Khattar. Cynthia competed virtually as the world navigated the global pandemic and battled it out from Beirut and clinched the golden pitcher and coveted purple apron. What was Cynthia&#8217;s […]

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Cynthia’s Journey: Out of 40,000+ Green Apron partners in EMEA, Cynthia was 2021’s number one!

Meet Vendy, The Czech Republic's Top Barista - Starbucks Stories EMEA

Meet Vendy, The Czech Republic&#8217;s Top Barista

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Meet Vendy, The Czech Republic’s Top Barista

Meet Phuti, South Africa's Barista Champion 2022 - Starbucks Stories EMEA

Meet Phuti, South Africa&#8217;s Barista Champion 2022

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Meet Phuti, South Africa’s Barista Champion 2022

Say hello to Veronika, Italy's National Barista Champion - Starbucks Stories EMEA

Say hello to Veronika, Italy&#8217;s National Barista Champion

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Say hello to Veronika, Italy’s National Barista Champion

Meet Fiona, representing the UAE - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Meet Fiona, representing the UAE

Meet Alex, representing France and Luxembourg - Starbucks Stories EMEA

Meet Alex, representing France and Luxembourg

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Meet Victor from Spain - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Meet Victor from Spain

Meet Julius from Austria - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Meet Julius from Austria

Meet Niko from Germany - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Meet Niko from Germany

Meet Fraser from the UK - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Meet Fraser from the UK

Meet Richard from Ireland - Starbucks Stories EMEA

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Meet Richard from Ireland

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Celebrating green apron partners and coffee passion, the EMEA Barista Championship is back!

Starbucks biggest competition in coffee craft, knowledge, and expertise. Bringing together 42 unique and diverse markets, with one goal: to be crowned the best barista.

The EMEA Barista Championship 2022 Blog is your one-stop shop for everything you need-to-know.

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