Participate in daily cupping demonstrations on our stand (no. 72) at 11am and 2pm and watch our baristas compete in the national competitions.
Representing Veneziano in the barista championship from South Australia is Mike Wells; from Queensland Jean-Paul Sutton will also compete for the barista championship whilst Adrian Zwicker will take on the latte art crown alongside Victoria’s Jen Marks. Craig Simon, also from Victoria, will be going for the cupping title as well Australia’s champion barista.
CUPPING SESSIONS:
Friday May 4, 2012
11am session presented by
Jack Allisey, roaster at Veneziano Coffee Roasters (Melb): examines the composition of Craig Simon’s Australian Barista Championship semi-finals blend.
See how the various coffees were chosen and the attributes they bring to the final cup. Learn how to create a well-balanced blend.
2pm session presented by
Tony Strickett, roaster at Veneziano Coffee Roasters (Melb): compares African varietals to see the effects of terrain.
Participate in cupping beans from Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia and get a feel for subtle nuances and obvious distinctions between them.
Saturday May 5, 2012
11am session presented by
Andrew Dickson, roaster at Veneziano Coffee Roasters (Bris): demonstrates the differences between varietals sourced from the same region.
Experience the flavour distinction between different varietals grown and processed in the same region.
2pm session presented by
Jen Marks, roaster, barista and current Victorian Latte Art champion at Veneziano Coffee Roasters (Melb): compares the difference between washed versus natural processing methods.
Sunday May 6, 2012
11am session presented by
Pat Connolly, roaster at Veneziano Coffee Roasters (Melb): explores how the age and storage of green beans influences the cup.
Taste the difference between ‘fresh’ and ‘aged’ green beans, roasted at the same time. Demonstrates the importance of bean freshness and correct storage in roasting and flavour profile.
2pm session hosted by
Hosted by specialty green coffee trader, MTC Group: presents a selection of exciting coffees sourced this year (some globally exclusive).
Experience exceptional and rare Geishas from Panama and Guatemala, processed in different ways, along with other fascinating varietals.
AUSTRALIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday 4th May
9.00am: Da Vinci Gourmet Australian Coffee Chain Barista Championship
12.30pm: Detpak Australian Cup Tasting Championship open heats
1.30pm: Detpak Australian Barista Championship open heats
Saturday 5th May
9.00am: Pura Australian Latte Art Championships open heats
9.00am: AASCA Australian Brewer’s Cup open heats (at the Brew Bar)
12.25pm: Detpak Australian Barista Championship semi finals
Sunday 6th May
9.00am: Detpak Australian Barista Championship finals
9.00am: AASCA Australian Brewer’s Cup finals (at the Brew Bar)
1.15pm: Pura Australian Latte Art Championship finals
3.30pm: Detpak Australian Cup Tasting Championship finals
5.00pm – winners are announced
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