Western Barista Guild Jam June 3rd and 4th brings together some of the best coffee people in the west for training, community and fun.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 22nd, 2006 -- Hundreds of rabidly pro-joe Baristas and coffee people are set to descend on the Bay Area for the second annual Western Barista Guild Jam Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th. The largest gathering of professional Baristas in the west is converging for a weekend of intense training, advanced techniques, community building and camaraderie. Barefoot Coffee Roasters is hosting the event at the Professional Culinary Institute in Campbell, CA. The Western Barista Guild Jam is open to any professional barista or industry professional. Baristas are coming from all over California, Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada.

The theme of “Make Coffee, Not War - Fight Bad Coffee” evokes memories of past revolutions and clearly touches on the pride and counter mainstream tendencies of many professional Baristas. Event coordinators insist that there are no overtly political messages implied. The focus is on encouraging Baristas and café owners from competing cafes to stop fighting one another and instead join forces to fight bad coffee together.

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