13th Grand Barista Cup 2019 is from Magnum Opus

JC Landicho of Magnum Opus hailed the Grand Winner of the 13th Grand Barista Cup 2019  from Chapter Coffee Roastery and Café who just won:

• FRANKE Fully Automatic espresso machine worth 100K
• EXPOBAR Barista Kit worth 15K
• Coffee Class at UCC Academy Philippines
• Championship Trophy
• MILKLAB Apron, T-shirt, Jug and 1case of Milklab Dairy
• Plus more gift items from sponsors

Gathered around the best of the best Baristas from various coffee shops, restaurants, schools, and hotels to compete for the coveted title of becoming the 13th Philippine Grand Barista Champion. During the competition proper for the 13th Philippine Grand Barista Cup, each of the 6 finalists prepared the following beverages:

• Espresso
• Cappuccino
• and their own six beverages

After the exceptional showcase of skills by the 6 finalists, here are the 1st and 2nd runners up:

1st Runner up - John Richard Co of Chapter Coffee Roastery and Café

PRIZES:

• EXPOBAR Barista Kit worth 15K
• Coffee Class at UCC Academy Philippines
• Plaque
• MILKLAB Apron, T-shirt and 1case of Milklab Dairy
• Plus more gift items from sponsors

2nd Runner up - Karl Zouriel Lat, an independent competitor from Makati

PRIZES:

• EXPOBAR Barista Kit worth 15K
• Coffee Class at UCC Academy Philippines
• Plaque
• MILKLAB - Apron, T-shirt, and 1case of Milklab Dairy
• Plus more gift items from sponsors

The 13th Philippine Grand Barista Cup this year was judged by International Panelists like:

• Marco Poidemani (2019 Italian Barista Competition)
• Fabian Fredriksson (Marketing Manager of Crem, APAC)
• Tristan Destura (1883 Maison ROUTIN Brand Ambassador)
• Fernando Menendez (Franke  Coffee Systems Asia Sales Director)

The 13th PGBC was also made possible by the following sponsors: Exposer Espresso Machine, Mahlkonig Grinder, Franke Coffee System, Moan Italian Coffee, Allegro Gourmet Syrup, Milk Lab, UCC Philippines, UCC Coffee Academy, BDO, Lotus Bischoff and Far Eastern University.

The 13th Philippine Grand Barista Cup 2019, headed by Allegro Beverage Corporation, became a huge success as baristas and coffee connoisseurs from different parts of the country gather last September 13 to witness a one of a kind coffee making competition. 

See you next year for the

14th Philippine Grand Barista Cup 2020