CafeBiz - Golden Bean 2008

[cuppacoffee]

Re: CafeBiz - Golden Bean 2008

Wishing I was there right now.

Hope we get some goss b4 Andy goes to bed.

[andy]

Re: CafeBiz - Golden Bean 2008


Yeah Im heading-up, Port Macquarie is a very nice spot and the CafeBiz crew really bend over backwards to make sure its a great event.

Its a new venue this year too, I walked past it last year so I know where it is but not whats inside. Its close to the centre of town and walking distance from most accomodation.

If you roll-in on Saturday morning you are likely to be the only one without blood-shot eyes from the Thursday night social. Didnt you want to get messy with the rest of us?

[luca]

Re: CafeBiz - Golden Bean 2008

Im going, but my flight only gets in at 10am, so I think that Im going to miss some of Micks session

Anyone else going?

It will be interesting, as always, to see which roasters do well in the golden bean.

[Andy]

The Golden Bean is on again.

13 – 16 November 2008
Port Macquarie NSW

Entries to the competition are closed but you can still register for the Workshops and social events on the website:
http://www.cafebiz.net/page/equal_golden_bean.html

[hr]
#1: Visiting Coffee Origins - Ross Bright. 9.00am
Ross is a Master Coffee Roaster with Spinelli Coffee Company in Singapore and a certified World Barista Championship judge. Ross has visited many of the coffee growing regions of the world including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Costa Rica.

#2: Best Bean Selection for your Roast - Mick Kiely. 10.00am
Mick is Head Roaster for Michel’s Espresso and for the last two years has been working closely with espresso virtuoso Instaurator, sourcing, roasting and cupping coffees from around the world, including the soon to be released Monkey Parchment Coffee. Mick also uses the Agtron Spectrophotometer on a daily basis and is happy to share his knowledge on this essential roasting instrument.

#3: Global Trends in Specialty Coffee with Oliver Broster - Bero Coffee. 11.15am
Oliver is Managing Director of Bero Coffee Japan and Bero Coffee Singapore responsible for sales of green Coffee for Neumann Kaffee Gruppe into Asia and Oceania. Currently based in Tokyo he has worked Neumann Kaffee Gruppe in the coffee business for the last 15 years around the world, previously having worked at Bero Coffee Singapore, Interamerican Commodities Houston USA and Truxo Coffee, London UK. Oliver will be examining some of the perceived developing trends in the specialty coffee market taking place around the world.

#4: Purchasing Raw Green Coffee Beans and an Overview of the Australia Decaf Coffee Market with Scott Bennett, Director of H.A.Bennett & Sons. 12.15pm
Scott is the third generation of his family to supply raw coffee and tea to the Australasian industry. With 28 years experience in the business from working at origin to international buying and selling, Scott also has many years of cupping and tasting knowledge.

#5: The Re-emergence of Brewed Coffee with Toby Smith. 2.00pm
Founder of Tobys Estate Coffee, Toby Smith was an early adopter of the new coffee culture. He gave up a law career to spend two years in Brazil, France and Spain learning about coffee. Tobys presentation will examine the basic principles of brewing coffee. Exploring the strengths of each method, and finally, a closer look at filter coffee – a drink that deserves a great deal more respect than it receives.

#6: Coffee Machine Maintenance & Cleaning. 3.00pm
Christopher Short is Managing Director of Cafetto, a specialist in espresso machine and coffee brewing equipment maintenance. This session will cover the frequently asked questions such as; How often should a machine be cleaned along with Machine Cleaning vs Descaling.

#7: Cupping Session - Justin Metcalf. 4.15pm
Cupping Session and Judging Calibration – compulsory attendance. This will allow you to actually participate in the Equal Golden Bean judging process.

The Workshops/Seminars: Saturday 15 November

#8: Profitable Iced Beverages and Menu Development with Aimen Krayem - Da Vinci Gourmet. 12:00pm
Specialty coffee rules the morning hours, but there’s something that’s driving customers to coffee houses in those lonely afternoons… the frappé-based blended drink. It’s an exploding category that’s hit a sweet spot with consumers, and even with some of the most skeptical retailers who are striving to seek that fine balance between a flexible menu and a profitable one.

[hr]

I also just heard via a local CSr that the local rag (Focus) in Port Macquarie said:

"So for all you coffee enthusiasts that would like to learn a little bit more about your daily hit, or maybe try something different, the event is open to the public to view the judging process in the upstairs function rooms at The Westport Club on Saturday, 15th of November from 9am"


Andy.