Week beginning October 5th - London Latte Art Smackdown - The Finals

Congratulations are in order. The final 16 baristas have made their way to the last week of the London Latte Art Smackdown and will be competing on Tuesday night at Square Mile Roastery in front of a mad, up for it crowd with some of the complete legends of the London Coffee scene as judges in the search for prizes, cash and glory and hopefully a pay rise from their employers (ha ha).

The four heats have seen some fantastic techniques and very high standards with some very close calls from the judges, so the final will be even closer with even more pressure, especially when you consider the prizes and we may even be trying to increase the pressure with an as yet unannounced extra test for all baristas.

£840 cash
Victoria Arduino 'Oscar' Single group espresso machine
Baratza Grinder
2 x Rhino grinders
Trophies courtesy of Square Mile and Victoria Arduino
Cases Minor Figures Cold Brew Coffee
Case of Kernel Brewery Beer

The finalists and the order of competition is as follows:

Edgar - Attendant
Zain - Harris and Hoole
Phil - Artisan
helen - Lantana
So Yan - Attendant
Chloe - Kaffeine
Nico - Noble
Dean - Artisan
Laura - Curators
Heidi - Prufrock
Sam - Freelance barista
Piotr - Peanut Vendor
Jack - Origin
Will - Origin
Dhan - Caracoli
Alex - Origin

Judges on the night include: Oli Bradshaw, Jeremy Challender, James (I won the 1st year) Bailey, Andrew Tolley, Ben Townsend, Phil Wain, Tim Williams, Claire Brice and David (I won last year) Urbinati with lead judge Glenn Watson.

Check out the photos from Glenn Watson of the last four heats to get an idea.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/getnoticed/albums/72157656043480153

I hope we get to see you there, please do say hello if you do. Doors open at 7 pm and we will try to get the heats started as close to 7:30 pm as possible.

So please enjoy the week ahead and enjoy our menus, as we will enjoy bringing them to you.

Peter Dore-Smith
Director
Kaffeine



Great Titchfield Street Menu

Breakfast

Traditional bircher muesli with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Granola muesli with pomegranate molasses, Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Fruit salad with pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes, passion fruit 3.90

Ciabatta roll with omelette, pancetta, rocket and tomato salsa 5.00

Ciabatta roll with avocado, omelette, rocket and tomato salsa 5.00

Croissant with Italian roast ham, talleggio cheese, spinach & plum tomatoes 4.90

Cinnamon and Raisin Toast 2.50

Pastries by Seven Seed bakery

French butter croissant 2.00

Pain au chocolat 2.50

Almond croissant 2.80

Baked Treats

Sweet muffin: Dark chocolate, coconut, banana 2.50

Savoury Scones: Cox apple, dijon, gruyere 2.50

Friand: Lime, lemon, coconut  2.50

Super moist chocolate brownies (gf) 2.70

White chocolate blondies 2.50

Portuguese tarts 2.00

ANZAC cookies 2.00

Almond and custard slice 2.80

Banana bread 2.50
Raspberry and coconut slice 2.50

Lunch

French retro baguettes 5.30

Ham, apple butter, red onion, gherkin, manchego cheese, rocket 

Grilled halloumi cheese, zucchini, avocado, tomato chutney, baby spinach

Foccacias 5.50

Smoked salmon, mint  pea, cucumber, wasabi mayo, watercress

Crumbed butternut squash, roasted red onion, sweet chilli sauce, feta cheese, baby spinach

Salads: 5.50/6.90

Roasted curried lamb salad with red onion, new potato, parsnip, coconut,  jasmine rice and mint and yoghurt dressing

Slow roasted tomato salad with roasted mixed pepper, aubergine, buffalo mozzarella, anchovy dressing and rocket

Glass noodle salad with edamame bean, fresh chilli, spring onion, coriander, sesame seed and tamariand dressing

Tart: 4.40 or 8.00 with salads

Fresh fig, smoked bacon, thyme, goat's cheese

Eastcastle Street Menu

Breakfast

Traditional bircher muesli with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Paleo granola with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Fruit salad with pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes and passion fruit 3.90

Smoked paprika brioche, calvados potato mash, medium baked egg, grilled courgette and onions with crème fraiche and chives  5.00

Smoked paprika brioche with bacon, roasted tomatoes, avocado, rocket and aioli  5.00

Croissant with Italian roast ham, talleggio cheese, spinach and plum tomatoes 4.90

Croissant with smoked salmon, chopped egg, tomato and sprouts 5.00

Pastries by Seven Seed bakery

French butter croissant  2.00

Pain au chocolat 2.50

Almond croissant 2.80

Baked Treats

Muffins - Blackberries   2.50

Savoury - Spice salami, vine tomatoes, mozzarella 2.50

Super moist chocolate brownies (gf) 2.70
Blueberry, banana and nut cake with vanilla icing  2.50
Gluten free and dairy free protein bar 2.50

Vanilla, popcorn and caramel tarts  2.90

Banana bread 2.50
ANZACS  2.00
White chocolate, oats and cranberry cookies  2.00
Portuguese tarts 2.00
Raspberry and coconut slice 2.50

Lunch
Brioche 5.00
Smoked paprika brioche with Scottish smoked salmon, watercress, avocado, cucumber ribbons, plum tomatoes, mix seeds and horseradish cream sauce

Baguettes 5.30

Sourdough baguette with Ham, spinach, gherkins, Gruyere, tomatoes and Dijon mustard

Sourdough baguette with roasted tomatoes, candy red onions, Gorgonzola, rocket and peach Mayo

Salads 5.50 / 7.00

Prosciutto cotto Ham, Bibb lettuce, shredded red cabbage, mandarin oranges, raisins, sunflower seeds, desiccated coconut and poppy seed dressing
Fragrant Black rice, watercress, shredded carrots, beetroot, goat's curd, mix seeds and walnut oil dressing

Golden fluffy couscous, caramelised onions, mix nuts, dried black currants and roasted cherry tomatoes

Savoury Tart 4.40 or 8.00 with salads

Smoked haddock fish cakes and honey aioli sauce