This is coming live from the floor of SNBC 2011. The winners are
Best Espresso: Keith Loh
Keith won his 2nd Vario Baratza grinder.
1st: Ryan Tan (Papa Palheta)
2nd: Keith Loh (Oriole)
3rd: Suhaimie Sukiman (CuppaChoice)… Continue reading
Having watched the Day 1 and Day 2 performances of these finalists, and having predicted ALL the SNBC 2010 winners last year, my pick this year before even watching the finals are: (in no particular order ;) not wanting to give them undue stress) 1st: Keith Loh (Oriole Cafe) 2nd: Ryan Tan (Papa Palheta) 3rd: Suhaimie Sukiman (CuppaChoice)
Actually, I’m not even done writing about SNBC 2011 Day 1. There is an information overload from the stuff and experience one can get going to expos like these. I’ve pulled a few shots from a La Marzocco Strada, spoken to most of the SNBC competitors about their passion, their signature drinks, spoken to the judges, got a few tips on how to roast, how to cup, how to blend… Continue reading
The number one highlight of Singapore National Barista Championships 2011, held in conjunction with Tea & Coffee World Cup Singapore (for me) has to be Oriole Coffee Roasters’ brand spanking new espresso machine, the La Marzocco Strada! This is the first Strada to appear in Asia, according to May Soo of Wineberry, the La Marzocco distributor in Singapore. This is the Strada EP (Electronic Paddle).
I wrote a first draft of a post I extremely liked until the wee hours of this morning, but I felt I was straying from the subject heading too much, therefore, although I feel it should justly be the highlight of this entire event, I shall address it last instead.
For those heading out to Singapore National Barista Championships, running alongside Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia today and… Continue reading
I know I have not been blogging for a long while. It’s almost like taking a long hiatus, but I hope to be able to start writing again. My wish to participate in the coffee industry has been answered, and since 2010, I’ve been hired as a barista in a bistro, then a cafe, and now I’m a full fledged barista trainer in a prestigious hotel. More about myself in… Continue reading
CuppaChoice is organising another Latte Art Throwdown on Thursday, November 18 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at their cafe. Entry fee for the competition will be $5 per person, with the final pot as the prize. Interested participants, please email Suhaimie. Knowing CuppaChoice, there’ll be some unorthodox weirdness thrown in for effect. From what I can remember, they’ve organized blindfolded latte art competitions… Continue reading
The latest CGSG (Coffee Greens Singapore) gathering was held in my humble abode during the time Grand Prix was in town. As usual, the gathering was called up at the last minute. And as usual, the CGSG Gang of Four showed up.
CGSG G4: Steve, Kai Seng, Melvin, Colin (L to R)
Watch the World Barista Championship on the link below.
http://www.livestream.com/worldbaristachampionship2010
Mike Phillips from USA next!!!
The music rocks, if not for the constant lag… Continue reading
I’ve just heard news from the results of the drawing for the order of performances during World Barista Championships 2010. Keith Loh, representing Singapore will be the FIRST PERFORMER on Day 2 of the event.
[Extracted from WBC 2010 Competitors Page]… Continue reading
