All customers are invited to sample the signature drink, “Black Forest Gateau Coffee”, in return for a donation to Costa’s charity, The Costa Foundation.
Twenty four year old Matt, who grew up in Cardington and went to de Montfort University, is a Barista Maestro and assistant manager of the Bedford Costa store, having worked there for two years. He comments: “It means a great deal to me to be a part of this competition and I really enjoy the challenges that this round has presented me. The competition was very tough - all the competitors were highly skilled baristas and it was very close. There were lots of congratulations from the team when they found out that I had won the area event.”
As an area winner, Matt will be competing against 6 other baristas on 16th September to go through to the finals and the chance of becoming Champion of Champions, winning a holiday for two. At the regionals, Matt will be asked to complete a grind and dose check, deliver two drinks to Costa’s exacting standards, and present his speciality drink.
* Black Forest Gateau Coffee – a mix of milk chocolate, vanilla, and black cherry with a shot of mocha Italia coffee topped with freshly whipped cream with dark chocolate shavings, plus a whole black cherry on top.
