From an opening field of 51 national champions from all 6 habitable continents, these 6 competitors have emerged as your 2013 World Barista Championship Finalists. They’ll compete for the world championship on Sunday, May 25th beginning at 11:45AM UTC+10 โย convert this to your local time here.ย
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Original photogrpahy byย Eileen P. Kennyย for Sprudge.com.
1. 11:45ย William Hernandez, Viva Espresso, El Salvador โย @VivaEspresso1
2. 12:25ย Nick Clark, Flight Coffee, New Zealand โย @flightcoffeeย @nickroydclark
3. 1:05ย Francesco Sanapo, Italy โย @sanapofrancesco
4. 1:45ย Colin Harmon, 3FE, Ireland โย @dublinbaristaย @3FE
5. 2:25ย Pete Licata, Parisi Coffee, USA โย @petelicataย @parisicoffee
6. 3:05ย Matthew Perger, St. Ali, Australia โย @mattpergerย @st_ali