Bryan Ardnt, last year's winner of the World Barista Championship Bryan Ardnt, last year's winner of the World Barista Championship

Sweetener producer Natvia has opened voting for its new competition which will give four coffee lovers and baristas the chance to visit Vienna and get VIP access to the World Barista Championships.

The Send Me To Vienna competition will expand on last year’s Send Me To Bogota competition by stretching to four categories – Rockstar Baristas, Daring Roasters, Café Owners and Coffee Lovers.

Candidates have been asked to create profiles for themselves on the firn's website to explain why they should win.

During the contest, competitors will be given single-, double- and triple-shot challenges, which will earn differing amounts of points.

People can browse through contestants and vote for their favourites to boost the chances of them winning the prize. The competition ends on May 30, 2012.

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