Just as we know that Keith is representing Singapore in London for this year’s World Barista Championship 2010, the result for WBC 2011 has just come to light. It will be held in Bogota, Colombia. Andrew Hetzel has the full report… Continue reading
This is the video of Keith Loh’s (Oriole Cafe) winning performance during the Final Round of the Singapore National Barista Championship 2010. Keith went on to win the Championship and will be representing Singapore in the World Barista Championship held in London later this year.
This is the video of John Ting’s (Oriole Cafe) performance during the SNBC 2010 Finals on 27 February 2010. John won 2nd Place in this year’s Singapore National Barista Championship.
This is a video of Suhaimie Sukiman’s performance during the Finals for Singapore National Barista Championship 2010. Suhaimie will go on to win 2nd Runner Up for SNBC 2010.
Here’s a video of John’s performance at this year’s SNBC. Having participated in SNBC every year since 2007, John has been placed Runner Up in 2007, and Champion in 2008 and 2009. His latest WBC 2009 rank representing Singapore is #21.
Today, I came prepared, with my naked portafilter, a digital thermometer crippled from my Eric Svendson’s setup from home, and my Espro tamper.
While attention was focused on the latte art competition on the floor, I stole away to try my stint at the Rancilio Classe 6 unit at the door. A few points in summary:
My Rancilio naked portafilter locks in at 6 o clock
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I’m awaiting for the SNBC competition to start. As with all other previous SNBC’s, there are the usual familiar faces:
Justin Metcalf, WBC certified judge and looks to be head judge of SNBC this year.
Victor Mah, head of Singapore Coffee Association, the organiser for SNBC.
Ross Bright, roaster at Spinelli Coffee and sponsor of this year’s Rancilio machines.
Danny Pang, past SNBCs’ finalist and of… Continue reading
CGSG Gang of Four (L to R): Colin, Melvin, Kai Seng, Steve
Today’s gathering, January 17 2010, was called up at the last minute, and the attendees were the usual Gang of Four: me, Melvin and Steve at Kai Seng’s pad. Peter was away in Geneva while Adrian was selling bakkwa (roasted pork… Continue reading
This coffee get-together was organised at a last moment’s notice on Sunday, 8th November 2009 at Steve Cairns’ new place. The ones to turn up this day were me, KaiSeng, and Melvin. Peter couldn’t make it and Adrian was in Malacca. (UNLUCKY)
I regret that I didn’t take any pictures of the HIGHLIGHT AND MAIN EVENT of the day:
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What I thought was the best signature drink from WBC 2009 Day One goes to Akihiro Okada from Japan.
Akihiro Okada's signature drink preparation
Akihiro paints the insides of martini glasses
He used… Continue reading
