Baristas from across Norwich and beyond battled it out to be named the best at a competition in a city coffee shop. 

Giles Hayward-Smith opened Buffalo Coffee Brewers in St Benedicts Street in October 2023.

On Friday night, he hosted a 'Barista Smackdown' contest, sponsored by Minor Figures and Square Mile Coffee Roasters, with food from Lupa Pizza.

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The latte art round at the Barista SmackdownThe latte art round at the Barista Smackdown (Image: Kami Robinson (boldcreatures.co))

There were 12 competitors and in the first round they had to taste coffee and guess the country of origin.

Next was a latte art competition and to finish they had to make drinks while wearing goggles they could not see out of. 

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Ruby Chen won the Barista SmackdownRuby Chen won the Barista Smackdown (Image: Kami Robinson (boldcreatures.co))

The winner was Ruby Chen from London-based Old Spike, with Taylor Williams (Strangers) in second, Ardin Hasa (Bread Source) in third and Ross McIntyre (Green Farm Coffee) in fourth.

The prizes were bags of coffee, t-shirts and baseball caps and the next Barista Smackdown will be held in May 2025. 

Mr Hayward-Smith said: "It was a great night and it brought together baristas from all different coffee shops under one roof."