SCAA Central Regional Barista Jam

Baristas Invited to Jam in Texas at Educational Seminar on Espresso, Feb. 26
Thursday February 10, 10:00 am ET

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Baristas who take their craft seriously or those who want to learn more about their profession are invited to the South Central Regional Barista Jam in College Station, Tex. on Saturday, Feb. 26. The event is presented by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and the Barista Guild of America (BGA). The Barista Jam is open to all baristas from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Baristas can jam on espresso machines and showcase their skills while they learn from other talented coffee experts from the local region. Baristas who attend will also participate in sessions focused on latte art and espresso machine maintenance, among other topics, and get a preview of the 2005 United States Barista Championship, taking place in Seattle, March 10-13.

To register, contact Mike McKim, 281-288-2780 or mike@cuveecoffee.com. Space is limited. Registration fee: $25 for non-BGA members and $15 for members. Event location: Java Joy, 1804-B Brother's Blvd., College Station, Tex.

The Barista Guild of America is a specialty trade guild of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), consisting of professional baristas dedicated to the art and craft of coffee and espresso preparation.

Schedule of Events:

* 9 - 10 a.m. -- Registration, breakfast and barista jam time

* 10 - 11 a.m. -- Session on "Seed to cup, coffee growing and
processing"

* 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -- Session on "Coffee cupping"

* 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. -- Lunch

* 1:30 - 2:30 -- Session on "Taming the milk, latte art demo"

* 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- Barista jam time

* 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. -- Session on "Espresso machine maintenance"

* 4:30 - 5 p.m. -- Session on "2005 United States Barista Championship"
and wrap-up


About the SCAA

Founded in 1982, SCAA is the world's largest coffee trade association with over 3,000 member companies. SCAA members are located in over 40 countries and represent every segment of the specialty coffee industry, from coffee growers to coffee roasters and retailers. The SCAA's mission is to be the recognized authority on specialty coffee, providing a common forum for the development and promotion of coffee excellence and sustainability. The SCAA's dedication to excellence in coffee is realized through the setting of quality standards for the industry; conducting research on coffee, equipment and perfection of craft; and providing education, training, resources and business services for members. The SCAA's annual conference is held in a different U.S. city each year and is the coffee industry's largest gathering and exhibition. To learn more, visit www.scaa.org.


Source: Specialty Coffee Association of America