by andrew | May 1, 2008 | competitions, events
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...
by andrew | Apr 25, 2008 | competitions, events, industry
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...
by andrew | Apr 7, 2008 | associations, competitions, events, quality, roasting
In celebration of the art of roasting specialty coffee, the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) Roasters Guild will present the 2008 Roasters Choice Tasting Competition at SCAA’s 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition, May 2-5, in...
by andrew | Apr 2, 2008 | associations, competitions, events, news
The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the world’s largest coffee trade association, elected two new members to represent the association’s interest on the World Barista Championship (WBC) Board of Directors. Andrew Hetzel, founder of...
by andrew | Feb 21, 2008 | business, events, industry, marketing, news, retail, starbucks
Just two days after Coffee Klatch Roasting of Southern California announced that it would serve free coffee at its two coffee shops when all U.S. Starbucks stores close on February 26 for employee retraining, hundreds of independent coffee shops and small chain...
by andrew | Feb 19, 2008 | competitions, events, news
Most of Asia’s best baristas will be arriving in the Merlion City on the 21st of April for their preparation to compete for the 1st Asia Barista Champion title. Besides winning the title, the 1st Asia Barista Champion will also get for him/herself a grand trophy, SGD...