Copenhagen to crown New World Barista Champion

The World Barista Championship received a mention by Reuters news service this morning in the article Copenhagen to crown a New World Barista Champion. COPENHAGEN (Reuters Life!) – At Cafe Europa in the heart of the Danish capital of Copenhagen the baristas know...
The great barista battle is brewing

The great barista battle is brewing

OK, so it’s Specialty Coffee Association of America, not the Specialty Coffee Growers Association, but otherwise, the article is spot on. I even like the subtitle: The great barista battle is brewing The National Barista Championship beginning Friday will...
Coffee is art, a performance

Coffee is art, a performance

WE live in an age where mornings begin with a mouthful. Mr John Ting, a 27-year-old barista from Spinelli, is representing Singapore at the first Asia Barista Championship. One venti caramel Frappuccino no whip non-fat decaf to go, please! The McEighties are over. The...