by andrew | Feb 11, 2008 | associations, competitions, events
The most skilled and professional baristas from around the country are preparing to battle for the coveted title of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) 2008 United States Barista Championship (USBC), hosted by Krups. The heated four-day...
by andrew | Feb 1, 2008 | associations, competitions, events |
For the first time in Asia, a competition between Asia’s best coffee barista professionals will be held at an Asian level from 22nd to 24th April this year at the Singapore Expo. In conjunction with FHA2008 (Food&HotelAsia2008) the “Asia Barista...
by andrew | Dec 26, 2007 | events, news, retail
Something new is brewing for the February 2008 Convenience Retailing Conference in San Antonio, Texas. For the first time in the event’s history, Andrew Hetzel of leading retail coffee consultancy Cafemakers will teach attendees the ins and outs of specialty...
by andrew | Dec 20, 2007 | competitions, events, hawaii
Third time is a charm for Barista and Coffee Roaster Brooke Bateman of Mountain Thunder Coffee as she steamed and her way to the top barely breaking a sweat with her Italian themed drink, Citrus Twist, brewed with 100% Kona coffee from her family farm, prepared as...
by andrew | Oct 10, 2007 | events, hawaii, news
KAILUA-KONA (AP) – Growers of Kona coffee are upset over what they consider a snub by organizers of the annual Ironman triathlon this Saturday. The championship run, swim and bike race held every year in Kona is marketing an Ironman Organic brand coffee, and...
by andrew | Oct 2, 2007 | competitions, events
The Ultimate Barista Challenge® USA was once again featured at the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, August 18 – 20, 2007 with 15,000 attendees. The Ultimate Barista Challenge (UBC) consists of four tasty bouts of coffee...
