Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

[fatboy_1999]

Re: Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

Have a read of the PDF link Andy provided. It outlines eligibility.

[NicMic]

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thanks fatboy, it would help if l read further :

[>DiBella]

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Hi guys...... Di Bella Roasting Warehouse 19 Leveson Street North Melbourne will have free behind the scene tours and tastings during roasting week... we would love to suppor this great initiative....

We will also have a tent at Wicked Sunday and look forward to meeting all CS come and say hello.....

[thecaffiend]

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have

Thats great!!
I would love to do a story on you guys, a behind the scenes feature if you will....what do you think? Are you interested?
if so let me know, Steve AGI, EDITOR BeanScene Magazine
0432210963


Give me a call and we can grab a coffee..................

[Jacqui_Dubs]

Re: Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

CSrs are also welcome to come along to "Bean Around 40 Years: The Roasting Experience", a free, public coffee roasting demonstration and information session hosted by The Coffee Company, as part of Roasters Week.

Sessions will be held daily at 10am from Tuesday 17 March to 21 March at 260 Carlisle St Balaclava and will take you through the process from green beans to the finished product. Bookings via coffeeinfo@coffeecompany.com.au or call 0419 113681.

We also hope to see you all at the Origin Roasters Cafe at Wicked Sunday, which will feature some of Melbournes smaller specialty roasters. The Coffee Company will be making coffee and selling beans there from 2pm to 4pm.

We look forward to meeting some CSrs during the coffee festivites.

[beanflying]

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Hey Andy,

is this the most current details for Sunday and Roasters week http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com....ked-sunday.asp ? Also when is the beanbay (and Melbourne pickup) likely to be before or after the weekend so I can book some accomodation for a wicked weekend ?

Mmmm Coffee Chocalate & Cheese all in the one place 8-)

[Andy]

Re: Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

Yes, their website will have the latest information.
(Thats the same link that the Wicked Sunday banner ads point to)

BeanBay pickup? No idea, I would guess after but we are always at the whim of bean brokers around the country as to when beans arrive here which is why we cannot publish future dates. We always try to have the BB sale in the middle of the month for an end of month pickup.
Mostly Im still packing beans the day the email notification gets sent... it is really that fine.

Home Barista Institute Championship 2009

1st Prize:
$500 and 6 months Coffee Bean Supply. A Home Barista Kit from Home Barista Institute valued at $195.

2nd Prize:
$250 and 3 months Coffee Bean Supply.

3rd Prize:
$100 and 2 months Coffee Bean Supply.


Entry Fee: $55.00 includes A Home Barista Institute Show Bag

Entries Close: 6 March 2009

Limit of 20 entries in total!

Read more...
http://www.homebarista.com.au/hbi_news_42.html

Grab the form...
http://homebarista.com.au/doc/Wicked-Sunday-Registration-Form.pdf


Note: Their entry form currently says Waterfront city (I think thats a hangover from last year)... but the comp will be at Fed Square.

So who has entered the Home Barista comp?

[beanflying]

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Saturday night playing up in Melbourne Note to self avoid seeing the sun rise on the way to bed like last time
Sunday watching & playing with cool stuff on the square 8-)
Syphon Demo Monday at St Ali 11am (booked in)[smiley=thumbup.gif]
A couple hours of actual work related stuff (maybe) :-/ Or visit some places that sell shiney toys  :
Then Jasper or Eureka Monday night  [smiley=smiley.gif]
Tuesday home to recover detox and play with any new collected stuff.

I am there  

[Andy]

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2009 Home Barista Championships

15 March 2009 at “Wicked Sunday”
River Terrace, Federation Square

Rules & Judging Criteria

What do you need to do in the Home Barista Championship?

The following is just an overview of the requirements.

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 Will Be Provided

You can bring your own tamper if you want to. Coffee machines (Commercial Grade Expobar Minore) and grinders (Challlenge Grinder) will be provided by Expobar Australia.

Coffee, tampers, milk jugs, thermometers, coffee cup, saucers, latte glasses will be provided by Home Barista Institute. Milk will be provided by Procal Dairy, but you may bring your own.

Information Night Mon 23/2/09, 6.30-8pm

An information session will be held to provide details on the 2009 Home Barista Championships:

Date: Mon 23 February 2009 between 6.30-8pm

Where: Home Barista Institute 225-229 Victoria St, West Melbourne
(Melway 2B/A11)
Phone: 1300-462633 (1300-GoCoffee)
Who should attend? Anyone who is interested in competing or wanting
to familiarise yourself with the coffee machine and grinder as you will receive tips to assist you in your performance. The judging process will be explained by Ricky Srblin, head trainer at Home Barista Institute.
RSVP: Ashley @ homebarista.com.au

[Andy]

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Cmon Snobs, who is entering the Home Barista comp?

[t3bcx3]

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What a great event
Any chance of a live feed for us out of towners.

[beanflying]

Re: Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

Cmon Snobs, who is entering the Home Barista comp?

I like to watch

Has the makings of a great few days, a cupping session at BBB Saturday 10 am Saturday to add to my caffine addiction problem (only problem is not enough)

Depending on the load of gear and how far we have to carry it I will have a laptop, camera and mobile broadband so pics could be added during the day or straight after. If there is a Wifi network in range we can pinch then live feed could be done I guess but I plan on being really busy  

[t3bcx3]

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I like to watch

I think the show will have great interest via the web too
are these guys any help?
http://www.ustream.tv
They covered the champs on the coast
I can help with queensland press release

[martybean]

Re: Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

I entered last year and they seemed to change the format after the first heat.

[Wushoes]

Re: Wicked Sunday (Celebrate the Bean) 2009

Cmon Snobs, who is entering the Home Barista comp?

Ill be out of a barista job soon...can I do it? ;D