Over the course of the next 6 days I will pass along Shannon's text updates from her judging work at the US Barista Championships in LA.   To learn more about being a judge at this premier event Click Here to read official judging guidelines.  Learn what it takes to be a Sensory or Technical judge. 

From Shannon: 9:25 AM, April 13, 2010:  "Safely arrived in Anaheim last night.  Made a pour over of Garden Blend in the hotel room...now off to day 1 of judges training."