An epic event on stage today for the Meadow Fresh New Zealand Barista Championship 2019.
Thanks to all the amazing people who make this happen: Sponsors, judges, volunteers, teams, spectators, and the coffee industry!
The winner is Dove Chen, Grey Street Kitchen, Hamilton
Runner-up: Heesun Christina Lee, Atomic Coffee Roasters, Auckland
Second Runner Up: Ken Te, Society Coffee, Auckland
Rounding out the final were:
4th – Matthew Ross, Excelso, Tauranga
5th – Johnny Leung, Archie Cafe, Auckland
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dove will represent New Zealand at the World Barista Championship taking place at SCA in Boston from 11 to 14 April 2019.