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With 41 baristas representing 43 countries, this year\u2019s competition will see some of the most talented baristas in the world come together to push the boundaries of coffee craft.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get here, each barista had to earn their place by besting a combined total of 11,000 others from across the region, the largest number on record! Now the best of the best are setting their sights on the coveted winners \u00a0apron, awarded to the one and only EMEA Barista Champion. Here\u2019s what to expect from this year\u2019s competition\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s new this year?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of three days, the EMEA Barista Championship will test every aspect of a barista\u2019s craft, from their encyclopaedic knowledge of coffee to the steady hand needed to create intricate latte art. By the third and final day, our panel of judges will have whittled the cohort of 41 competitors down to just three finalists. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, in a new twist, the final three will face the ultimate challenge: a test that combines all the skills they\u2019ve demonstrated throughout the competition. The nail-biting final showcase will be their last chance to impress the judges with their artistry, experience, and passion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final winner will be crowned the EMEA Barista Champion, but they\u2019ll walk away with more than just the winners apron and a trophy. The EMEA Barista Champion will secure their place on next year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/emea\/stories\/2025\/journey-to-origin-where-it-all-began\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Origin Experience<\/a>, a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey to a coffee farm in Rwanda to see the \u201cfirst 10 feet\u201d of the Starbucks supply chain for themselves. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What makes a Barista Champion?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a Barista Champion takes a keen eye for detail, a creative spark, and an ability to connect with people through coffee. \u00a0More than just trophies and bragging rights, the Championship is a celebration of everything that makes Starbucks partners extraordinary: their craft, commitment and care for the community. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The countdown begins\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countless hours of training and practice has led our Champions to this moment. One barista is just days away from being crowned the 2025 EMEA Barista Champion. Who will it be? <\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tune in live from on 17<sup>th<\/sup> September to watch the drama over 3 days via this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoffeeEngagementEMEA\/streams\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">link <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a>. 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