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Barista? Roaster? Brewer? Who is the kings and queens of the coffee flavour? This has been one of the most interesting but also difficult task for s coffee professional to explain to general public. Why does "Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelchele-Halo" taste like a floral white fruit wine, where "Ethiopia Sidamo Guji" taste like a hot berry cider? The topic has been widely discussed. Every couple years down the track, a new theory comes up and evolve a new discussion on the same topic. This could be confusing…Let us park a few thoughts in our head to help us visualise how coffee...

Yes, there is such thing and they are called World Barista Championship (WBC), Coffee Masters, World Latte Art Championship and many more… You name it, we’ve got it. These are events that gather coffee enthusiasts from all over world and explore the world of coffee. Many baristas are interested in competing in these international coffee events, but have doubt in their mind whether to enter or not. Let me get this straight: You’re not obligated to compete nor to win. Best way to understand these events is through volunteer works, a great way to participate without all the stress and...

The man that once worked in an espresso bar has now moved on to a grander stage. His name is Ken Te. Perhaps that name may rings a bell or even seen him competing at several Latte Art Throwdowns. After having worked for more than 4 years in the cafe, he has finally taken the first step earlier this year by participating in the Meadow Fresh New Zealand Barista Championship (MFNZBC). As one of the many aspiring newcomers, Ken Te has established more than what he expected as a first time competitor. Placing 3rd and also titled the “Best Newcomers”...

It is often that we hear about the phrases, blend of coffee or single origin being thrown around when people are talking about their coffee of choice. What exactly are people talking about when they use these? We’re going to try to demystify these phrases and the meaning behind them for you. Single origin in a broad term means the coffee comes from the same country and usually the same region or farm within that country. In the industry we also use the term, ‘Country of origin’. When a bag of coffee is Single Origin, it generally means that the...