What's it all about?
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This competition draws in the best palates in the UK coffee industry. Contestants have to slurp their way through 8 sets of triangle tests (three “cups” of coffee where two are the same and one differs) to spot the odd one out. The competition gets increasingly harder as the coffees in each test get increasingly similar. The results are instant as contestants lift their cups to discover if a red dot on the base tells them they have spotted the odd one out. It’s the coffee equivalent of a penalty shoot out!

The rules of the Cup Tasting Competition
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The Cup Tasting Competition rules are different to the UKBC rules, they are essential reading for those going into the competition

We suggest you print out two copies, one for you and one for someone who may be helping you train or giving some input into your routine.

How to enter the Cup Tasting Competition
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Entry is easy, and only £25. All you have to do is complete the entry form - available to download below, and send to us with a cheque made payable to SCAE UK. You need to knew a few keyfacts though first:

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have worked in the UK for at least 2 years, with documentation or hold a UK passport
• You must register at the very latest by 25th February 2012
• We need a photo of you for displaying on the viewing screens at the event

If you have any questions at all regarding the entry requirements or process please send us an email and we will get straight back to you, Jamie Banwell organises all entries and he can be contacted on: jamie@scaeuk.com

Entry forms need to be returned to Jamie:

Jamie Banwell,
Cup Tasting Entrant Coordinator
c/o Base Coffee,
Unit 8D,
Cardrew,
Redruth,
Cornwall
TR15 1SS

Where and when is the competition being held
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This year we holding the competition as part of The London Coffee Festival, 27-29 April 2012

When: 29 April 2012
Where: Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury St, London (near Brick Lane)