Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2008

[martybean]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Sounds like a good idea Andy. But where to hold this Barista fest?

[Andy]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March


Ill have a scrounge... Im sure I can come-up with a really good training venue in metro Melb one Saturday morning.


How many CSrs are going to have a crack at the comp?

[fatboy_1999]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Ill give it a go!

[martybean]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Thats 2 of us

[fatboy_1999]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Yep - and Im confident I can finish top 2!

[martybean]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Top 2 that would good

[LindaD]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Participants must not be currently working as a barista

I went "Im in!!" until I read that bit  

-Linda

[scoota_gal]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Participants must not be currently working as a barista

I went "Im in!!" until I read that bit

-Linda

I saw that too. Now, Im just looking forward to chewing the fat with you on all things professional instead!

[LindaD]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Awesome SG, looking forward to meeting you and chewing the fat with you aswell!..although Andy might want us to do some work instead, and stop our girly get-together  ;D

-Linda

[Andy]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March


Work? I doubt it, it is on a Sunday!


I was expecting a CSr get together, a few coffees, a chat about our hobby/obsession/passion and do it among some bean smoke for atmosphere.

I hear some non-CSrs might be there too but Im sure we can move them across to the forum and improve their coffee process.

Here is the latest info about the home barista comp...

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Celebrate the Bean - Crocs Home Barista Championship
Home enthusiasts battle it out for the title of Top Home Barista! Expose your obsession and take part in our Crocs Home Barista Championship on Sunday 2 March at Waterfront City. To register simply download and complete the entry form to battle it out for:

1st prize - $500 and Coffex coffee to the value of $150 and A Home Barista Kit from Home Barista Institute valued at $195
2nd prize - $250 and Coffex coffee to the value of $50 and A Home Barista Course from Home Barista Institute valued at $150
3rd prize - $100 and Coffex coffee to the value of $50 and A Home Barista Course from Home Barista Institute valued at $150

What you need to do in the Home Barista Championship?
The competition will be based on the following:

1) Each Home Barista will have 15 minutes in total. This includes preparation time to familiarise yourself with the espresso machine and the grinder; make the coffees to the judges and time to clean up.

2) When asked to proceed, the timer will start and the home barista will have 15 minutes to prepare and serve to the 2 judges at the judging table: 2 espressos, 1 cappuccino and 1 latte. The order is at the discretion of the competitor.

3) There will be 3 competitors during each 15 minutes time slot

4) There will be 3 judges, with one reviewing your technical skills and 2 others judging the taste and presentation.

5) You will then need to clean up the equipment and the workspace for the next competitor.

What you need to do in the Home Barista Championship?
You can bring your own tamper if you want to. Coffee machines and grinders (from Gaggia Australia) will be provided. Tampers, milk jugs, thermometers(from Home Barista Institute), coffee (from Coffex) and other accessories will be provided. Milk will be available, but you may bring your own .

Entries close on 25 Feb 2008. Participants must not be currently working as a barista.


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[martybean]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Got confirmation today im up first 1.15 pm-1.30pm

[fatboy_1999]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Marty,

I was beginning to think it was just us in this comp.

However, I am up in the first group 1pm - 1:15pm

I get to fold in a nervous heap first!

Yay!

[martybean]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Fatboy the email I got yesterday, says I am in the first session commencing at 1.pm you will compete 1.15-1.30pm.Im just wondering if there is an extra 15 mins to have a fiddle with the equipment or have they made a mistake with the email ?
I will ring them today.Had plenty of practice yesterday because my son was home from school due to striking teachers.

[reubster]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Andy,

re the electrical tagging requirement.....
Is it your intention to power up any of the home- "franken"- roasters?

Tagging, could be a little tricky to organise unless a fellow snobber could assist

[fatboy_1999]

Re: Celebrate the Bean - Melbourne 2nd March

Marty,

I will have to re-read the e-mail more carefully tonight in that case.

Anyhow, it seems that we will both be competing around the same time, and possibly AT the same time.

Brett.

EDIT - I just looked at the e-mail again.

Can you please mark your diary that I have allocated you for the first session to commence at 1pm on Sunday 2 March at the Main Stage at Waterfront City.
You will compete in the first group from 1pm - 1:15pm.

Marty, the way I read it, you are in the 2nd group of 3 (1:15-1:30) in the first session (1pm - 2pm)
and I am in the first group of 3 (1pm-1:15) in the first session (1pm-2pm).

So, this means there might be more than 2 of us competing. Damn - there goes the top 2 finish!