Kaldi's is excited to announce the 2008 Fall Barista Jam. The event will take place at our roastery on November 7 and 8 and will focus on raising quality at the retail level and preparing for barista competitions. We have some very special guests who will be presenting along with our talented staff of baristas. Check back here, at our homesite or on our events calendar for more details in the week to come regarding registration and schedule.

The jam will include the following:

• "Love Your Brewer and It Will Love You" presentation
• "Understanding Co-ops, Microlots, Cultivation, and Quality" presentation
• "Barista Competition for Dummies" workshop
• "Cupping Challenge" workshop
• "Competition Demonstration"
• "Quality, passion, and service at retail" presentation
• Latte Art Competition
• Brewing Methods demonstration and instruction
• Open espresso machine time and coaching
  
• and more to be announced soon

Contact Mike with questions or comments about the jam.