Welcome to USBC 2009!
The view from the bleachers.
Closer up. Let's make espresso.
Just relax, really.
The judges
Very different from the other 17 cappuccinos I had today...
The legendary Gianni Cassatini (from Nuova Simonelli).
Let me explain my coffee to you.
Do you get it?
Getting it yet?
Yes, a cowboy making espresso.
Thoughts?
How can they write with all that caffeine in their blood?
The prep table.
Making his signature drink.
show time...
Another prep.
I'll pour you some water while I explain the beans. Mike Phillips - the USBC 2009 champ.
Mike making espresso
and the technical judges following closely.
Please, enjoy.
I'm gonna win. I know I will.
Stumptown Coffee. This is actually the founder.
A latte at Stumptown Coffee
Did you say double half-caf low-fat extra-hot macchiatone with a shot of maple?
