Two lattes sit in front of three judges. They stare intently at the beverages, critiquing every aspect of the art on top.

Hegeman is set to compete against 11 other baristas from around the world, each showcasing their talents and knowledge of the morning staple through blind coffee tastings, latte art, storytelling ...

Starbucks unveils 2025 summer menu: See the new food, drink items “The one thing I’m really missing is the longevity with coffee – I’ve only been a partner for a little over two years ...

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Starbucks coffee competition draws top baristas for latte art, blind tasting challenges The inaugural Starbucks Global Barista Championship is set to ...

For the past 15 weeks, Cali Hegeman's life has revolved around coffee. By day, the 22-year-old Starbucks barista crafts lattes and mochas at the Chicago Reserve Roastery. In her off hours, she ...