Coupled with the bad internet connection, I could only catch every other frame during John’s routine. The emcee is James Hoffmann, WBC 2007 Champion, now at Square Mile Roasters. Anyway, here are whatever pictures I could take during the event. As John says in his routine, “Please enjoy…”
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World Barista Championship 2009 (WBC) is held at Atlanta, Georgia, USA this year. The venue is at the Georgia World Congress Center, Expo Hall A3. It will be from 15 April 2009 to 19 April 2009, with the actual competition starting on 16th April.
A total of 52 countries are taking part in this event. Singapore will be represented by John Ting from Oriole Cafe. He will be assisted… Continue reading
‘I AM A BARISTA IN SINGAPORE’ is organising its first ever Barista Challenge in April 2009.
Date:Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time:11:00am – 5:00pm
Location:CSC Bukit Batok Clubhouse
Street:91 Bukit Batok West Ave 2 S(659206)
Head Judge: Ian Consulta (CuppaChoice)
Technical Judge: Danny Pang (Geek Terminal)
Sensory Judge: Steve Cairns (CGSG)
Announcing the 9 Barista participating in this challenge:-
1. Siti Aindah- Starbucks Coffee
2. Suresh- Ice Cube
3. Siti Oyah- Starbucks Coffee
4. Noribsham- Starbucks Coffee
5. Rohit- Geek Terminal
6. Mohamed Azman-… Continue reading
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An excerpt from the email I received:BLACK GOLD RELEASED ON DVD
BUY IT NOW
“Remarkable – a moving but scandalous story. Black Gold has extraordinary power” – The Daily Telegraph
The much-anticipated DVD release of BLACK GOLD is here and with it, a new look web site. Read on for more news surrounding the release.
This… Continue reading
My heartfelt congratulations to Adrian, another CGSGer, for opening this much anticipated bistro, Peaberry & Pretzel. Besides boasting a traditional fare of German cuisine, beautifully crafted desserts, Peaberry & Pretzel has freshly roasted coffee beans (oh yes) in store for us geeks. Coupled that with a beauty of a machine, a La Marzocco GB5, I just can’t wait to try this bistro out. 
This new bistro… Continue reading
Singapore’s 1st National Barista Championship 2007Singapore, 15 November 2006 – Singapore Coffee Association (SCA) will hold its first inaugural Singapore National Barista Championship (SNBC) from March 29 – 31 at Suntec City Convention Centre Room 208 & 209.Supported by Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), the objectives of this highly regarded Singapore National Barista Championship include: * Promoting the growth, excellence & recognition in the Barista profession in Singapore. * Growing the… Continue reading
