2009 Australian Barista, Latte Art and Cup-Tasting championships.

[Presso]

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Mine has failed too!

Im sure I heard them say LUCA and Andy were through

[grendel]

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Luca is for sure - Andy I missed.

[jamver0]

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Today was awesome fun!

Andy unfortunately missed out on getting through to the finals of the cupping.

Luca is through to the finals, along with Nim Nam (rice) and Anne Cooper (thanks JimmyB).

I got to have a go as an audience on-the-spot entry in the second heat.  It was an awesome and fun experience!  (I was lucky, got five correct and came third in my heat sixth overall right behind Andy and Emily based on time).

I wish I could be there tomorrow too, but alas Im already busy from 8-11am and 5-8pm in Brisbane!

Good luck everyone!

Andy, thanks for your tips today!

cheers,
James

[jimmyb]

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Anne Cooper is the other one in the cupping final.

[yeeza]

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Good stuff James.... I tell you what, I wouldnt be sad if I can in just behind Andy and Em! NICE.

[redzone121]

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It was great to watch even if it did cut out.
Well done Snobs !!!

[grendel]

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Latte Art champion is Erin Sampson from Victoria!

[grendel]

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Ben Bicknell has won the cupping (8 from 8) - very close with Luca only just pipped at the last cup.

[grendel]

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Kirby Berlin took out the Good Spirits comp and David Seng came in 3rd with Scotty Callaghan in 2nd Place.

[grendel]

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And the barista champion for 2009 is Tim Adams

[t3bcx3]

Queensland Beautiful 1 day Perfect espresso the next

On Ya TIM
Queensland Beautiful 1 day perfect espresso the next.

[t3bcx3]

Great courage on display

Have to say that I was impressed by the level of courage displayed.
Many of us are potential champions in the safety and security of home and work.
Its a huge step to get on that stage and be judged in every respect including the way you sound and dress. (considering comments on live Ustream forum)
Congratulations to all participants.
I think Tim only needs advice from professional entertainers on nerve control.
Thats it at his level.
Good on you all

[greenman]

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Congratulations to Ben Bicknell, legendary stuff Ben!!!

[Presso]

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Three cheers for LUCA!

Great effort!

Unbelievable work under pressure.

[thecaffiend]

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Well done to everyone involved
Enormous effort and great reults....congratulations one and all, really disappointed I coul not be there!!!
OK...hands up who can get me contact details for Tim Adams, or who can tee up an interview with him ASAP for next issue of BEANSCENE...email me direct:

editor@beanscenemagazine.com.au

Well done everyone, the winner was specialty coffee and the whole industry!!!

Steve