The Cafés Batalla factoryin the Cami dels Frares industrial estate in Lleida, will host the edition of the Barista Championship Cafés Batalla 2025The event will bring together professionals and coffee lovers to test their skills and share their passion for coffee. This year, the event takes on a special significance, as it forms part of the activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Cafés Batallaa company with a long history dedicated to coffee culture and excellence.
Organised by Cafés BatallaThe championship will feature the participation of ten baristas ready to demonstrate their talent and mastery of barista techniques in two rounds combining precision, speed and creativity.
In the first round, "La Comanda", Each participant will have to prepare eight classic drinks - such as espresso, ristretto, cappuccino or latte - in a maximum time of eight minutes, under the evaluation of a technical and sensory jury. This test emphasises the speed, precision and quality of each brew.
The second round, "Fantasy Drink", will give space to the creativity of the baristas, who will have to present two original drinks, with or without alcohol, where coffee is the main protagonist. The jury will assess technique, cleanliness, presentation, taste and communication with the panel.
The competition stipulates that all participants use the same coffee, milk and materials provided by the organisers, thus ensuring a level playing field during the competition.
The Barista Championship Cafés Batalla 2025 is an opportunity to recognise the professionalism of baristas and to disseminate the culture of speciality coffee. It also offers a meeting place to share knowledge, experiences and new trends in the sector.
The top three finishers will receive a special recognition for their effort, dedication and excellence in the art of coffee making.
With this initiative, Cafés Batalla reaffirms its commitment to training, innovation and the promotion of barista culture in the territory, celebrating seven and a half decades of history linked to coffee and its people.
