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Barista Bible

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Barista Workbook

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Customer Service Kit

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Latest News

Become a Barista Competition

19 October, 2011

The inaugural Become a Barista school competition held in Brisbane recently was a huge success. Participants from seven schools performed to an exceptional standard considering their limited experience. Having said that, participants should be inspired by Matt Perger, the current Australian Barista Champion. Matt was 21 and had been making coffee for less than 2 years when he won this prestigious award – and came 3rd in the World Barista Championship final where over 50 countries competed.

Chefs of the Future had asked me to help them organise a competition to complement their cookery competition for high schools students. We hope the barista competition does as well as the cookery competition, which has become an international event, supported by the Culinary Federation of Australia.

We kept the competition format and scoring of the school event as close as possible to that of the World Barista Championships, the international benchmark for barista competitions.

International barista competitions

30 June, 2011

The new World Barista Champion is from El Salvador

The title of World Barista Champion for 2011 goes to Alejandro Mendez from Viva Espresso in El Salvador – significant not only because it is the most prestigious title an individual barista can win but also because it is the first time this title has gone to a producing country.

The competition took place in Bogota Colombia with over 50 nations competing.

Runners up were Pete Licata from Honolulu Coffee Company, USA in second place and Australia’s Matt Perger, from Axil Coffee Roasters in third place – only half a point behind.

SCAE World of Coffee results

While we did not make it to Bogota, Paul and I were among a small number of Australians who travelled to Maastricht to wave the flag for the three Aussie competitors in the SCAE World of Coffee. They all performed superbly to maintain Australia’s reputation as a leader when it comes to coffee skill and knowledge.

Australian Latte Art champion, Kirby

Whirlwind tour of New Zealand

28 February, 2011

In a whirlwind promotional tour of New Zealand, Kirsty has tracked down some exceptional coffee experiences. For those familiar with the Perfect Espresso training system, an exceptional espresso experience involves the AAA criteria of AMBIENCE, ATTITUDE and ACTION. Basically this means:

The place has a good vibe or atmosphere;

The staff are all relaxed and efficient, welcoming and friendly; and

The coffee beverages are so enjoyable, you want to come back for more.

Should you wish to know more about the Perfect Espresso criteria, you can read about it in Chapter 9 of the Perfect Espresso Barista Bible. Check out www.perfectespresso.com.au for more information.

Auckland

Upon arrival in Auckland, I met with one of our customers, Nadin Rathgeber from Ask Me 4 Coffee (115A Abbotts Way, Remuera). At her training studio she undertakes a variety of espresso programs including

2010 Golden Bean

18 December, 2010

When I started out in the coffee industry, I was amazed at how fiercely competitive it all was. With blending and roasting secrets to protect, there were no risks taken when it came to the topic of coffee. I was also shocked to witness some of the ‘in-your-face’ marketing tactics used by some companies, with few signs of collaboration among them.

10 years on and I am pleased to say that this has all changed.

Paul and I recently attended the 5th Golden Bean Roaster Competition and Conference in Port Macquarie organized by Sean Edwards and his team, where over 500 delegates, representing coffee companies from all over Australia, came together to share and learn. In fact, we talked of nothing but coffee for 3 days and nights – at seminars and social events alike. The Golden Bean event also includes a competition, designed to recognise Australia’s best beans and blends.

The components of a blend that wins a Golden Bean award are still a closely guarded secret. But there is certainly

About the Author

CHRISTINE COTTRELL

Driven by a passion for coffee and a search for the truth about espresso, Christine connects with baristas and coffee experts around the world – strengthening her skills, knowledge and research – to become the ultimate authority on everything about espresso.

In 1999, with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and working in the hospitality industry, Christine established Coffee Education Network and since then has helped thousands to improve their espresso techniques and to more fully appreciate the espresso concept. As well as teaching classes, she presents at conferences, social functions and events and has written the Perfect Espresso series of books and training resources.

In 2009 the first 10 publications were presented to Australian coffee enthusiasts. Following their success in the hospitality, retail and education markets in Australia, they will be released internationally at Caffe Culture 2010 in London. In the future, you can look forward to more Perfect Espresso publications Christine is currently working on.

Christine’s extensive research about espresso was the start of a journey she now shares with her husband Paul. Together they continue on a crusade that leads them all over Australia – from coffee plantations in north Queensland and northern New South Wales to Melbourne and Sydney for discussions with roasters and blenders. The pursuit of excellence in espresso also takes Christine and Paul to Europe, collecting conversations with espresso experts and stories from long established cafes; to South America and Asia, visiting coffee plantations; and the Middle East, the historical home of coffee.

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