Baristas from across the nation used 1883 Syrups and Cappuccine Impartial Base Frappé Combine to talk the love language of Valentine’s-inspired drinks for the Match Made in Heaven Drink Design Problem, launching at this time.

BY SARAH ALLEN
BARISTA MAGAZINE

Cupid, take intention! Valentine’s Day is simply across the nook, and what higher technique to rejoice than with an impressed, lovely beverage made out of the guts with a few of the greatest elements on the earth?

The Opponents

We tasked 5 espresso professionals from round america with creating two Valentine’s Day-themed drinks utilizing picks from the delicate, elegant 1883 Syrups line in addition to Cappuccine’s Impartial Base Frappé Combine.

Competitor #1: Seidy Selivanow, Co-owner, Kafiex Roasters, Vancouver, Washington
Competitor #2: Miranda Haney, Proprietor, Barista Buddy, Austin, Texas
Competitor #3: John Dixon, Proprietor, Mad Black Espresso, LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina
Competitor #4: Liz Kuntz, Barista, Purebred Espresso, Troy, Ohio
Competitor #5: Sirada “Peace“ Sakulclanuwat, Educator, Espresso Mission NY, New York, N.Y.

The Guidelines

The foundations have been easy: Drinks could possibly be scorching or chilly; at the very least one would come with espresso or espresso; and alcohol was not allowed. Aside from that, these espresso professionals have been let loose on the wings of a Valentine’s-inspired dove to interpret love, ardour, tenderness, and devotion to the ends of their imaginations.

And did they ever ship! Take a look at the 5 members’ drinks on Instagram at this time @baristamagazine + @drinkcappuccine and put together to be dazzled. Additionally, put together to vote to your favourite, as a result of this isn’t only a celebration of all issues Valentine’s. It’s a contest, and there’s a complete lot of money on the road.

The Judges

You, expensive readers, are the judges within the Match Made in Heaven Drink Design Problem, which launches at this time and runs till 5 p.m. PST Friday, February 14. Solid your vote for the participant who created your favourite pair of drinks by “liking” their set of slides. By the tip of the week, the one with probably the most likes will put on the Valentine’s Day crown. 

The Prizes

They’ll all be winners, as every will obtain money prizes for his or her inventive efforts, however first and second place get one thing additional. Listed here are the prizes:

First place: $1,000 and a full-page function in Barista Journal

Second-place: $500

Third, fourth, and fifth place: $250 every

So go try these drinks and forged your vote/like! Simply you’ll want to do it on one of many sanctioned platforms: @baristamagazine +  @drinkcappuccine, in addition to these of the members, ought to they select to be collaborators. Whereas anybody might repost the drinks, votes/likes on another accounts won’t depend.

The Match Made in Heaven Drink Design Problem ends at 5 p.m. PST on Friday, February 14, 2025. E mail editor@baristamagazine.com with any questions.

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