USBC Competitor Jonathan Miller, Madcap Coffee Company

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We reached out to each of the 2015 US Barista Championship competitors prior to their routines, to learn a bit more about them as competitors and coffee pros. We hope you enjoy these interviews!

JONATHAN MILLER

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Company: Madcap
Number of years behind the bar: 5
Number of competitions: 3
2011 Top six in scrbc
2014 ncrbc
2015 top six in ncrbc

Coffee: La Perla, Ecuador

Milk: Moo-ville

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Signature Beverage:

Star Anise Honey Water
Lime Juice
Lavender Tea

Secret Weapons: None that come to mind

Playlist: Still in the works

Theme: The simplicity and complexity of specialty coffee

Total Practice Hours: 50? Maybe more.

Coach(es): Anyone who has looked over my speech or watched my routine has given me valuable input that has helped it get to where it is now.

Fashion: A shirt, pants, and shoes for sure. Probably underwear.

Trivia: I appreciate anyone who has helped in any way to put this all together. They make it possible for me to get to just show up and have fun. I am truly thankful for that.