Last Thursday three of our staff members packed up the truck and drove down to Chicago in preparation  for the Great Lakes Regional Barista Competition .  Competitors from Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan met at Navy Pier in the heart of Chicago to demonstrate their barista abilities. What an event it was! Below are some of the highlights from this year's competition:

        
 Stefanie preparing to compete. Check out that apron, that is made from one of our Brazil coffee sacks. Sewn/Designed by our own Natalie Kamprath, manager of the Glendale store.

        
Making the 'Espress-jito'... grinding the mint leaves...

        
                          Stef Serving the judges

        
Jared adding the finishing touch, banana whipped cream to the 'Hunka Hunka Burnin' Latte'

        
                   Jared workin' the bar...

        
Jamie mixing her 'Breakfast in Bed' mixture of egg, milk & cinnamon.

        
 Jamie explaining her espresso blend to the judges

All of our competitors put on an amazing performance and we are so proud of the work they put into this competition and representing Stone Creek Coffee with respect and pride. Thank you Stefanie, Jared and Jamie for all of your work, time and involvement in this competition. Thanks also to Athena, Shannon, Kim and Jason for helping coach and support the competitiors.