Next on Team Taylor St... Laura Meunier!!!

Introducing our second Barista Championship competitor,  Laura!!!    Laura had an amazing result in the French competition last year and we're sure she's going to kick ass again.  Her competition is this coming weekend so wish her luck!

Country you're competing in?In the country where coffee is called 'le petit noir'

What coffee are you using?A hot Brazilian one

Taste notes?It tastes of brown sugar (without adding brown sugar)

Why are you competing?For the training and knowledge that you gain

What first got you interested in coffee?My curiosity started in Australia when I realised coffee is as important as wine is to a French person - I had to find out what the fuss was about coffee

Do you have a 'coffee philosophy'?Sit back and relax

What do you think your role is in the TSB team?I'm the first one to compete so maybe my role is to organise training sessions as often as possible to be ready on time !

Ristretto or Lungo?I don't speak Italian unfortunately

Washed or Natural?Intensity of naturals for pourovers and cleanliness of washed for espresso

Cappuccino or flat white?I think flat white is just an Australian word for cappuccino, so either or! its just about a few cms difference of foam

Describe your signature drink in five words:experimental, seasonal, savoury, sweet and acidic

GOOD LUCK LAURA!!!