The third and finall U.S. Coffee Champs Qualifier Event for the 2019-2020 season took place in Orange County, CA February 21st-23rd, 2020. The US Cup Tasters, Coffee In Good Spirits, and Roasters Championships now have their full rounds of qualified entrants for the championships in Portland, OR.
Cup Tasters Qualifier, title-sponsored by Technivorm:
1. Charles Gonzalez, Synesso Seattle, WA
2 Ken Selby, Blossom Coffee Roasters Seattle, WA
3. Alexandra Hager, CJ Foodville USA, Los Angeles, CA
4. Steve Hyun Independent Los Angeles, CA
Top 16 to USCTC. Top 4 bye into Quarter-Finals
Coffee In Good Spirits Qualifier, title-sponsored by Faema:
1. Alexandra Hager, CJ Foodville USA, Los Angeles, CA
2. Meghan-Annette Reida, Independent, Milwaukee, WI
3. Kelsey Maccombs, Glitter Cat Philadelphia, PA
Top 12 to USCIGS
Roaster Qualifier, title-sponsored by Savor Brands:
1. Joe Yang, In J Cafe Portland, OR
2. Rudy Altamirano, Ilustre Coffee San Diego, CA
3. Ho Young Chae, Gabee Coffee Boulder, CO
Top 12 to USRC
Photos by Jennifer Hall and Thomas Le
