United States Barista Championship

The winner represents the United States in the World Barista Championship.

The top six from each qualifying competition receive a bye into the semifinal round.

The winner represents the United States in the World Barista Championship.

The role of the sensory judge is to score the competitor solely on the quality of the beverage served and customer service.

The technical judges are not served drinks, but score the competitor on items ranging from cleanliness to consistency of shot times.

Barista Jong Hoon Lee preparing coffee at the 2015 World Barista Championships while several judges are taking notes