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Day: May 27, 2018

Latte Art

Barista Stops to Dial in Espresso at Latte Art Throwdown, Pours Badly and Gets Eliminated

A barista uses their finger to groom an espresso shot before brewing.
RJ Joseph / May 27, 2018

  PHILADELPHIA, PA—At a latte art throwdown this past weekend, local barista Blake Johnson stopped to make sure the espresso was dialed in, then proceeded to overpour his drink and get eliminated.   “I just wanted to make sure the spro was on point,” said Johnson, who has been working in coffee for four months at a local multi-roaster. “I…

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