09/04/2026
Big thanks to Boring Oat Milk for getting in behind the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association Barista Open 🙌
This is exactly the kind of support that makes it easier for more baristas to step up and give it a go.
👉 Thinking about entering? Here’s your nudge:
FREE oat milk to practise with when you sign up in time
A great excuse to ask your café to cover your entry fee (it’s a small investment in your skills 👀)
A fun, fast-paced comp that’s way more accessible than the traditional format
If you’re making great coffee every day — why not put yourself out there?
📍 We’ve got a regional event right here in Northland (Whangārei), so no need to travel far.
🏆 Winner goes through to the Meadow Fresh New Zealand Barista Championship
Tag your barista. Back your staff. Or sign yourself up.
Let’s get some strong Northland representation on the stage 💪☕
We’re the official plant milk sponsor of NZSCA’s Barista Open. Which is nice.
If you make coffee look professional, this one’s for you.
The Barista Open is a fast, regional, head-to-head competition series designed to be more accessible, more watchable, and a bit less intimidating than the usual format.
It’s happening across the motu, so there’s a decent chance one is near you.
You’ll be making espresso, milk, and oat milk drinks under pressure, in front of judges and others who care deeply about crema. The winner gets a paid entry into the Meadow Fresh New Zealand Barista Championship, which is fairly serious.
If that sounds like your idea of a good time, sign up for your region via the link in bio.
Palmerston North — register by 8 April to receive a carton of Boring® Barista.
Christchurch, Queenstown, Whangārei, Wellington, and Auckland — register by 26 April to receive a carton of Boring® Barista.
Book your spot at: https://nzsca.org/2026/01/20/the-barista-open/
