iBarista 2023

We have an exciting competition planned for all coffee enthusiasts!

The Starbucks-RP iBarista Competition is open to all coffee enthusiasts and aspiring baristas, regardless of their background or experience level. Participants will have the chance to demonstrate their skills in their signature coffee creation. The competition features a panel of seasoned judges, Starbucks Coffee Masters and Republic Polytechnic faculty members, who will evaluate participants based on their technical proficiency, creativity, and ability to deliver a stellar coffee experience.

Competitors will be judged based on Technique, Hygiene, Creativity, Presentation and Taste for four (4) identical Signature Coffee.

Category A: Secondary (All Secondary School Students)
Category B: Post-Secondary (ITE/Poly Students, General Public)

Date and Programme

Preliminary Round
18 Nov 2023 (Sat)
Category A: 9am to 12.30pm
Category B: 1.30pm to 5pm

Final Round
6 Jan 2024 (Sat)

Venue
Republic Polytechnic
waters edge Training Restaurant
15 Woodlands Ave 9 Republic Polytechnic Sports Complex, Level 2, Singapore 738967

Requirements

Creation of Four (4) identical Signature Coffee

Competitors must create a "Signature Coffee" with their choice of ingredients.
Competitors must submit a copy of their Signature Coffee recipe for judging.
Competitors are required to bring their own ingredients and glassware for the Signature Coffee creation.
Competitors will be judged based on Technique, Hygiene, Creativity, Presentation and Taste.
Judges will walk-around during the 30-minute judging session.

Notes:

Competitors are given 30 minutes to prepare and create four (4) identical Signature Coffee.
Competitors are given 15 minutes on actual day of competition to familiarise themselves with the machine, run tests and do some extractions. Milk is also available.
Competitors must dress in Polo-Tee or Shirts with Black Pants/Jeans (torn jeans is NOT ALLOWED) and covered shoes, apron is optional.
All competitors much be age 15 years old and above and have competency in operating a semi-auto espresso machine.
Top Eight Competitors from each Category will be selected to compete in the Final on 6 January 2024.
An online briefing via MS Team will be conducted on 3 November 2023 (Optional).

Prizes

Champion: $200 Starbucks Gift Card + $150 UNIQGIFT Voucher

1st Runner-up: $150 Starbucks Gift Card + $100 UNIQGIFT Voucher

2nd Runner-up: $100 Starbucks Gift Card + $50 UNIQGIFT Voucher

All participants will be receiving a certificate for participation. Prizes will be awarded for both Category A and B.

Rules and Regulations

Participants should abide by the rules and regulations of the competition.
Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to disqualify an entry if it is incomplete or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the participant has breached any of these rules.
Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to alter, amend or close the competition as necessary.
The decisions of the competition judges are final, and there is no process of appeal.
In the case of any disputes regarding these rules, or the rules or instructions of the competition, the decision of Republic Polytechnic will be final and binding, and no correspondence will be entertained.
By taking part in the competition, the participants warrant that all information submitted is true, current and complete at the time of submission. It is the participant’s sole responsibility to ensure that the details and e-mail address are accurate, and that Republic Polytechnic is informed of any changes to these. Republic Polytechnic accepts no responsibility for any changes which are not properly notified from the time of submission of the entry to the time of notification that the prize has been awarded.
Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to all photos, videos and any other content generated as a result of the competition.
All teams will receive confirmation of their entry, directions to the site, and additional instructions for the competition via email.
All schools/institutions/individuals participating in the competition are responsible for completing the necessary indemnity and parental consent forms (for participants below the age of 18 as at the competition date) for each participating team.

Register Now!

Registration will be closed on 31 Oct 2023.
Registration via Form SG, registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For enquiries or assistance, please email Help-SOH@RP.edu.sg.

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iBarista 2023

We have an exciting competition planned for all coffee enthusiasts!

Date and Programme

Requirements

Prizes

Rules and Regulations

Register Now!

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