What You Need to Know
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is an annual barista competition operated by World Coffee Events for the title of World Barista Champion. The competition is composed of the winners of the national barista championships, which are operated by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) chapters, or an approved, independent, non-profit national body. First held in 2000, the event is hosted in a different city every year. The most recent edition in 2025 was in Milan, Italy.
Steps
- 1.
Espresso Martini (United Kingdom): Showcases precise espresso extraction for cocktail balance
- 2.
Affogato (Italy): Demonstrates perfect espresso temperature and viscosity
- 3.
Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Vietnam): Highlights espresso's ability to cut through rich textures
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction