One of the semi-finalists telling his story to the judges
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) will hold the finals of the National Barista Championship and the 8th National Cup Tasters Championship tomorrow Wednesday November 29, 2023 at MOTIV, Kampala, Uganda.
The National Barista competition focuses on promoting excellence in coffee and advancing the barista profession. The championship seeks to identify the best baristas with the best skills and craftsmanship to make the best coffee beverages.
Held annually, the competition has been on a break since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.
Despite the break, the 2023 edition saw a great turn-up of competitors in the preliminary rounds. 43 competitors participated in the preliminary round and 16 qualified for the semifinals.
The overall winner of the Uganda National Barista Champion represents Uganda at world coffee events such as the Africa Barista Championship and World Barista Championship (WBC) that are conducted during the Specialty Coffee Association Conferences, African Fine Coffee Association Conference and World Coffee Events (WCE) in Europe.
The winner of the Barista Championship will represent Uganda at the World Barista Championship in South Korea.
Uganda’s participation in global coffee championships provides a platform for showcasing and marketing Uganda’s coffee.
It also gives visibility for Uganda as a coffeeproducing country and markets it as an origin of specialty Arabica and Fine Robusta.
