Sydney Rocks Aroma Festival- whos going??

[nunu]

Re: Sydney Rocks Aroma Festival- whos going??

Cloudy with drizzle, now thats my idea of perfect weather. At least the coffee will be there to warm you up.

[Andy]

Re: Sydney Rocks Aroma Festival- whos going??


Yeah, Im thinking about it... would be nice if the weather is as good as last year.

details below....

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The Rocks Aroma Coffee Festival is a coffee-lover’s paradise. The festival is considered the largest coffee festival in the Southern hemisphere, featuring the smallest of roasters next to bigger coffee houses, all offering their roasts and blends to the public for as little as $1 per cup. There is also a Domestic Coffee Machine Expo, coffee workshops, a Turkish Coffee House, plus live music and entertainment.

From 10am–5pm on Sunday 23 July, visitors to Aroma will experience a baristic bonanza as more than 25 artisan coffee roasters showcase their blends and brews.

Consume as many $1 sample cups as you like and compare the different roasts as you wander through Sydney’s heritage quarter.

Whether it’s a plunger, percolator or serious coffee machine that brews your daily cup, the mysteries of grind, dose and infusion will be revealed in a series of free demonstrations and workshops by Australia’s leading food and coffee experts at the ASN Theatrettes, on the corner of Hickson Road and George Street.

The latest domestic coffee equipment will be on display for visitors to Aroma to touch, see, try and buy, at the Domestic Coffee Machine Expo. Expert demonstrators will profile a wide range of models in Customs Hall on the upper level of the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

For some Middle Eastern flair, dip into the Turkish Coffee House with belly dancers, middleeastern music and coffeepots made from hand-hammered copper and brass. Enjoy strong Turkish coffee, brewed the traditional way since the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, while reclining on colourful cushions.

Smooth jazz tunes, laid back lounge and other earthy beats will complement the coffee aromas wafting through the air. Bands will perform live throughout the day, at the Overseas Passenger Terminal Forecourt, First Fleet Park and The Rocks Square.

The Rocks Aroma Coffee Festival is presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority.


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When:
Sunday 23 July, 2006
10am–5pm

Official site:
http://www.therocks.com/content/events/eventdetail.cfm?event_id=101531&month=July%202006
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[nunu]

Re: Sydney Rocks Aroma Festival- whos going??

Ill be there. A meeting point will be appropriate methinks.

Ill more than likely be taking the train (shock horror), so expect me to be a few hours late, even though Ive left 2 hours early to accomodate Cityrails perfect on-time record...

[TC]

Ill be up for Aromafest this year....and for once have the luxury of having a look rather than being on the other end of a group handle all day...as the Bean Alliance will not be exhibiting....

I will do a couple of hours (just for kicks) with the crew from ECM...

Hopefully we will have great weather and a whole lotta fun!

Who else is going?

Chris