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World of Coffee

Discover the latest coffee innovations

The World of Coffee is the place to discover more about the journey from coffee bean to cup, with a programme of instructive seminars and workshops aimed at delivering business benefits to operators of all types.

Marvel at the skills of world-class baristas in the 2008 UK Barista Championships.

The semi-finals take place within the World Of Coffee feature on Tuesday 19 February and Wednesday 20 February, with the final happening on Thursday 21 February.

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Click here to view the complete programme of World of Coffee workshops.

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On the main stage

The World of Coffee will be hosting the UK Barista Championships at Hotelympia 2008. Come to the main stage Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and watch the contestants in their roasting battle to be the champion.

Tuesday 19th

Wednesday 20th

Thursday 21st

UK Barista Championships
SEMI FINAL

UK Barista Championships
SEMI FINAL

UK Barista Championships
FINAL

From 10 am to 4.30 pm

From 10 am to 4.30 pm

From 12 pm to 4 pm

12 contestants will do their 15 mins routine in front of a judging panel of seven certified judges from the UK coffee trade.

12 contestants will do their 15 mins routine in front of a judging panel of certified judges from the UK coffee trade.

The top 6 finalists will compete in front of a panel of judges including Jim Hoffman, the world Barista Champion.