Ultimate Barista Americas, Lorenzo Perkins Of The Usa Earns Gold In China!

Best of Showdown, a special award, went to Ultimate Barista Americas, Lorenzo Perkins for top point accumulation throughout the 3 day Ultimate Barista Challenge at Food Hospitality China FHC Beijing 2009, the 8th International exhibition for the food, drink, hospitality, foodservice, bakery & retail industries. Almost 7,000 attendees witnessed barista expertise in professional espresso preparation by three of the world's top baristi.
It was Ultimate Barista Korea, Mr. Tae Jin Um who won the Espresso Cocktail Challenge with his sublime cocktail "without a name". UBC Head Judge, Sherri Johns noted, "Barista Um's Espresso Cocktail had a silky texture, rich combination flavors of espresso and Irish Cream, shaken, not stirred, served in classic martini glass with a vanilla bean stir stick; the final detail of caramelized cream blazed atop each drink was an elegant touch. It was luscious."

In the Latte Art category, Ultimate Barista China, Mr. Kelvin Huang, once again, secured his undefeated status presenting Visual and Tasting judges flawless art of hearts, florettes and his namesake design "Panda" creative drink that taste as delicious as it looks. The Panda is brewed with espresso, velvety steamed milk infused with a hint of jasmine green tea for a sweet, delightful surprising taste.
Ultimate Barista Americas Mr. Lorenzo Perkins, first timer for the International Ultimate Barista Challenge, garnered the Espresso Frappe category win with his chilled blended drink perfect for balmy Beijing where the Challenge took place. Best of Brew Challenge, the only filter drip coffee challenge in the world, was awarded to Ultimate Barista Perkins for his presentation, introduction, serving finesse and brew taste of a rare Rwandan coffee.

Mr. Brendan Jennings, General Manager, China International Exhibitions states, "The Ultimate Barista Challenge (UBC)-Showdown! is an excellent addition to FHC events. Its exciting format of pitting international barista head to head really educates and entertains. The capacity audience attending UBC throughout the 3 day show from hotels, restaurants and coffee shops is confirmation of its popularity with coffee professionals in China. While at the same time offering unrivalled PR exposure for exhibitors and UBC sponsors. We look forward to the return of the UBC to FHC China 2009, 18 to 20 November in Shanghai"
The UBC is a unique dueling format of Barista Competition designed to challenge professional baristi, in a fast paced, fun environment with diverse categories of Latte Art, Espresso Frappe, Espresso Cocktail and Best of Brew Challenges. Categories that will expand the role of a barista and educate chefs and others about the importance a barista can be to their businesses and showcase the barista creativity. The Ultimate Barista Challenge occurs at specialty food shows throughout China, Korea and the USA thus far. www.ultimatebaristachallenge.com

SPONSORS of the UBC Beijing; La Cimbali, Jespresso, Fabbri, Caf� de Colombian, BUNN and Reg Barber Enterprises. The UBC is produced by WholeCup Coffee Consulting, LLC.

About the FHC. FHC Beijing 2009 is the longest running and largest international food & hospitality trade show taking place in Beijing this year. FHC China 2009 will take place for its 13th edition at the Shanghai International Expo Centre from 18 - 20 November 2009. Visit www.fhcchina.com to register and access the latest show information. China International Exhibitions Ltd, a member of the Allworld Exhibitions Alliance has had a fully staffed office in Shanghai since 1994. Events include China's most prestigious industry event for food & beverage; hospitality & retail; packaging; processing; pharmaceutical technology; brewing technology; woodworking technology; furniture manufacturing and ac