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Meadow Fresh Barista Champs 2023

Find out who took out the top spots at the Meadow Fresh Barista Champs 2023.

Meadow Fresh Barista Champs 2023

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About the Meadow Fresh Barista Champs

The team here at Meadow Fresh love coffee, and we believe it’s important to support New Zealand’s coffee industry. We are proud to be a long-time supporter of the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association, and the principle sponsor of the Aotearoa Barista Champs 2023.

New Zealand's most talented baristas will be competing to win the national title in Upper Hutt on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2023.

Each barista will take the stage for a 15-minute demonstration to music of their choice. They will be required to prepare four espressos, four milk drinks, and four original signature drinks. Scoring is based on: the taste of their beverages; cleanliness;  creativity; technical ability and presentation.

2023 Winners & Specialty Drinks
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Overall Winner: Honoka Kawashima
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Third Place: Jenny Kim
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Specialty Drink: Honoka Kawashima
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Specialty Drink: Jenny Kim
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Specialty Drink: Teddy Zhang
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Specialty Drink: Chace Tian
2023 Competitors
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Teddy Zhang from Specialty Coffee

Teddy began exploring coffee 4 years ago, starting with specialty coffee.

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Michael Tan from Coffee Journey

Michael started his coffee journey 10 years ago. 

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Jason Moore from Vanguard Specialty

Jason spent his early hospo days in Wellington in the early 2000's.

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Jenny Kim from Atomic Coffee

Jenny is a barista at Atomic Coffee Roasters in Auckland. 

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Lauren Dobson from Le Panier

Lauren is born and bred in Nelson and it's her first time entering the Barista champs.

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Honoka Kawashima from Frank's Coffee

Honoka first fell in love with coffee in Australia 8 years ago and hasn't looked back since. 

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Jenna Phillips from Sacred Grounds

Jenna was brought up around coffee, with her Dad being in the industry for her whole life. 

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Scott Crawford from Auction House

Scott's coffee journey began when he was a scout attending the Scout's Jamboree.

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Chace Tian from Mavis and Co

Chace starting working at a coffee shop 11 years ago. 

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KEY DETAILS 

WHAT | Meadow Fresh Aotearoa | New Zealand Barista Champs 2023

WHO | New Zealand’s top baristas

WHEN |  Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March

WHERE | Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt, Wellington. Click here for directions.

COST Free spectator entry to the show! Grab your tickets here

WHATS UP FOR GRABS

Best Newcomer

The highest-ranking new competitor takes home $2,000 cash.

Outstanding Milk Beverage

The best milk based beverage takes home $500 cash.

People's Choice

An assortment of goodies and a bar tab to the value of $200.

DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE