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Spro Bro’s Brew Victory: How Chaos and Connection Won the Barista League Africa 2025

There’s something brewing in Johannesburg that defies the script. The Barista League Africa 2025 didn’t just crown champions—it redefined what it means to pour passion into a cup. James Odendaal and Chris Fourie of Team Spro Bro’s didn’t chase perfection; they chased authenticity. Their win wasn’t about flawless technique but about turning coffee into a conversation. The competition’s unpredictability is its heartbeat. For Spro Bro’s, that meant ditching rigid strategies. “We leaned into our strengths, not a playbook,” James says. Their Drinks Round performance was a masterclass in balance—espresso, filter, mocktail—all served with a wink. The crowd didn’t just watch;…

The Barista League Revolutionizes Coffee Competitions: A Creative and Accessible Approach to Excellence

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The Barista League Revolutionizes Coffee Competitions: A Creative and Accessible Approach to Excellence

The coffee world is about to get a lot more exciting. The Barista League (TBL) has unveiled a groundbreaking competition redesign for 2026, transforming the landscape of specialty-coffee competitions with a creativity-first focus and global reach. For over a decade, coffee competitions have remained structurally stagnant. But now, TBL is shaking things up, emphasizing creativity, genuine service, and accessible excellence in its new format. This change reflects the industry's growing desire for competitions that value the story and experience behind a drink as much as the drink itself. The new structure revolves around three pillars—Concept, Service, and Product—with an emphasis…