Isaiah's Signature Drink

Most of you insiders probably know that Isaiah and I went to Austin for the weekend so he could compete in the South Central Regional Barista Competition (SCRBC).  I blogged about what the competition entails in a DoubleShot blogpost.  The only thing I didn't disclose was the makeup of his signature beverage.  

Well, he made it from a pool of 20 competitors to the final round of 6.  And then he placed fourth overall.

It was his first competition and we're just learning how to play the game, so I think we're probably going to Portland in March for the US Barista Competition, where he'll be more polished and compromising more of our standards for theirs.  I know that sounds weird, but it's the only way to do well.

Several people have asked me (and Isaiah) what his signature drink is.  He'll be using the same one at the USBC, so we don't want to spill the beans here on the internet for everyone to read.  But since you guys are our core group of coffee-lovers, we want to offer a special opportunity for you to see and taste it first-hand.

Next Thursday, November 13, at 7p Isaiah will be making his signature drink for you.  He'll talk a little about the competition, how it works and how it went, and unveil the mysteries of The Longfellow.  It doesn't take long to make the drink, but time obviously will stack up with more people.  He asks that you bring your own drinking vessel, if possible.  It should be ceramic and hold 3-4 fluid ounces.  

Please let me know if you are coming to this event so we can plan to have the right amount of ingredients.  The sooner you can let me know, the better.  There is no cost, but as usual with Coffee Illuminati events, donations will be accepted.  

Remember that's Thursday November 13 at 7p here at the DoubleShot.