Toby’s Estate Opens in Singapore

Posted in Cafe, espresso, Meetups, Roasts, singapore, taste, tobys_estate on October 9th, 2011 by Colin Loh
Toby's Estate to go

I’ve known about Toby’s Estate opening in Singapore a while back. I was highlighted to it by way of jimseven and then Deaton Pigot, who opened Toby’s Estate in New York. Blogging has its accolades. In fact, it was the 1st of only 2 coffee places I went to for job interviews.

Toby’s

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Yet Another CuppaChoice Latte Art Throwdown

Posted in barista, competition, cupping on November 11th, 2010 by Colin Loh

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

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Mitr Phol BC Finalists

Posted in barista, competition on June 5th, 2010 by Colin Loh

These are the finalists for the Mitr Phol Barista Competition 2010. The winners will be performing their routines later today.

  • Terrence (30 mls)
  • Nizam (Jolly Frog)
  • Sham (CuppaChoice)
  • Fadhly (CuppaChoice)
  • Arfian (30 mls)
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The REAL Latte Art Challenge

Posted in barista, competition on June 5th, 2010 by Colin Loh

When I first heard that Nestlé is sponsoring the latte art competition, I was already wondering what magic new espresso machine they are going to pull out of their hat this time. Yes, Nestlé, as in Nespresso infamy. Someone actually leaked (untruthfully) that it was going to be a Nespresso machine that was going to do the espresso base for the cappuccinos. I smsed the rest of the CGSG group… Continue reading

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MITR PHOL Barista Challenge 2010

Posted in barista, competition on June 3rd, 2010 by Colin Loh

[This post has been updated with correct dates and times as of 3 June 2010]

CUPPACHOICE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD has been given the honour and responsibility to organise and run a Barista Challenge on behalf of MITR PHOL THAILAND and MAXWILL (ASIA) PTE LTD, in conjunction with MITR PHOL SUGAR Trade Show 2010.

The Trade Show will be held from the 4th to 6th June and the Barista… Continue reading

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3rd CuppaChoice Barista Challenge at Ngee Ann City

Posted in barista, competition on May 11th, 2010 by Colin Loh

[Dates have been updated as of 3rd June 2010]

I was going to announce this event much earlier on, but I’m glad I was busy and couldn’t do so. After a few revisions from CuppaChoice, here’s their final draft. SNBC 2010 #3 Suhaimie, if there are any changes…. Please let me know.

CuppaChoice International is organising their #3 Barista Challenge @ Takashimaya Departmental

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Video – SNBC Finals – Suhaimie Sukiman

Posted in championship, Video on February 28th, 2010 by Colin Loh

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.

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CuppaChoice Barista Challenge 2009

Posted in News on April 3rd, 2009 by Colin Loh

‘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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