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Save time and energy – in the planning, delivery and assessment of your barista training – with this comprehensive set of books and CDs.

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Barista Bible

Choose the ultimate companion to learn the art and science behind perfect espresso beverages.

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Charts

Enhance the walls of your café or training room with these attractive and informative wall charts.

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Barista Workbook

Record your espresso knowledge and skills in this useful workbook.

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Barista Guides

Select these guides for easy reference to everything about espresso.

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Customer Service Kit

Turn your barista training into fun with this box of practical activities and ideas.

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The second edition Barista Bible has arrived!

01 April, 2013

This exciting second edition of the globally recognised Barista Bible is the culmination of research that began four years ago – as soon as the first edition appeared on the market. We do understand that things change very quickly in the coffee world!

Having worked alongside some of the best baristas and coffee experts, attended numerous trade shows and events, read an enormous number of trade publications, listened to lots of lectures and tuned into countless forums, we have gathered a wealth of new information.

The process of refining and revamping the old Barista Bible was quite different from

Modern coffee culture in Vienna

17 August, 2012

A modern coffee culture is starting to emerge in Vienna, due in large part, to the efforts of Johanna at the Vienna School of Coffee. Johanna is passionate about specialty coffee and imparting all she knows to those who are keen to learn. With Joanna’s advice and a copy of the Vienna Guide to Coffee, we headed off to find the places that are setting new trends.

Exuding a wholesome approach to coffee and all things fresh, sustainable and fair is Akrap Coffee, where we enjoyed two perfect piccolo lattes. Through their use of quality, fairly traded coffee, the boys at Akrap Coffee say their aim is to change the lives of farmers while brightening up the day for their customers. Take Ubahn 2 (that’s the Vienna underground train) to find Akrap on the corner of Theobaldgasse and Königsklostergasse in the Museumsquartier.

POC, which cleverly stands for ‘people on caffeine’, is where latte art and flat whites were introduced to Vienna. On the day we were there, straight after the World of Coffee

10 August, 2012

Of the traditional coffee houses there were a few standouts. The ‘grand dame’ would have to be Café Central, breathtaking with its marble columns, vaulted ceiling and chandeliers – and Strauss music amplifying the atmosphere. The piano player greeted us with a nod and ‘herr ober,’ the formally clad waiter– whizzed us to a table for two, whisked menus in front of us while whipping large, starched napkins onto our laps – all before we could draw a second breath. This art of ‘meeting and greeting’ had obviously been refined over decades and was a delight to experience. We enjoyed our schnitzel with white asparagus and potatoes along with a fine glass of local wine. And for dessert? Apfel Strudel (of course!) – with lashings of heavy cream.

No research of Viennese coffee houses would be complete without a visit to Café Sacher where there are tables and tables of well-dressed ladies and gents and more cakes than you could ever possibly imagine. It’s certainly touristy, with the merchandising and

World of Coffee in Vienna

31 July, 2012

We were in Vienna first of all to exhibit the Perfect Espresso books and training system at the World of Coffee event that hosted four of the World Coffee Championships. These events and winners were as follows:

World Barista Championship Raul Rodas (Guatemala)

World Cup Tasters Championship Cory Andreen (Germany)

World Brewers Championship Matt Perger (Australia)

World Cezve/Ibrik Championship Zoltan Kis (Hungary)

As well as the other exhibitors from Australia (Cafetto, Natvia and Da Vinci Gourmet Syrups) and all the other Australian supporters, Paul and I were there waving the flag for Craig Simon (from Veneziano Coffee) the Australian Barista Champion, Fred Lullfitz (from Di Bella) the Australian Cup Tasters Champion and Matt Perger (from St Ali) the Australian Brewers Champion. We were particularly proud of Matt Perger, the latest World Champion from Australia, who also came 3rd in last year's World Barista Championship. It’s a case of ‘watch this space’ as

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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