CoffeeGeek - SCAA Boston Day Two, Baybee! (#)
„I had to get to the Barista championships, but I sat around for a bit, and learned that some of the things I heard about relationship coffee can be overcome. It's a real challenge for small roasteries to establish direct relationships at times because of the substantial risk involved. For example, you usually prepay a fair amount, sight unseen for the coffee, and then wait and hope it's going to be top notch. Discussion focused on how to overcome some of those risks, and I wish more of the micro-roaster owners I've spoken to in the past could have attended this - who knows - it could make a huge difference in giving farmers a living wage.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/ 04-30-2003 - Cached
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CoffeeGeek - Regional: United States Central, Espresso / Cappa in Overland Park, KS
„Post the JCCC jam info here and I'll try to make it. I'll definitely be at the barista jam at The Roasterie. I can't wait to meet some coffee geeks in person! I just got my ebay La San Marco up and running and it''s pulling incredible shots, but my wife can only take so much of my babbling about adjusting the pump pressure, descaling the valves and rich red-brown crema...“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/worldregional/uscentral/ 94679
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CoffeeGeek - McEspresso Comes to Town
„Any question of roast style, blend profile, or barista skill are way beyond the scope of this kind of operation. As a coffee person, I see this as a huge opportunity for the real coffeehouse, staffed with coffee professionals who know, understand and love coffee, to shine. I hope it will present a challenge to the barista and coffeehouse owner: It is no longer enough to know how to pronounce 'latte' correctly; it is no longer sophisticated to order an 'americano'. As these become more commonplace, the baristas who know their stuff will rise to the top.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/ 12-09-2003
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CoffeeGeek - Barista Basics... Or Not!
„As a consultant to many coffee companies around the globe, I have observed that most firms are headed by people who do not fully understand their coffee product. They generally see the product as a commodity, not as having value in itself, and not having a strong enough appeal on its own. This is the reason why many are simply interested in the cost side of the ledger, always asking themselves how can we do it cheaper rather than how can we do it better.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/ 05-03-2004
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CoffeeGeek - Canadian Coffee & Tea Expo 2004 Insight into Coffee Culture and Industry Success
„Consumer and trade visitors are treated to the added excitement of the 2nd annual Canadian Barista Championship, which takes place on the trade, show floor. The competition is endorsed by the Canadian Coffee Association and sponsored by Rancilio, Oscars, Da Vinci Gourmet/Kerry Group Foodservice, Krups, CoffeeGeek.com, Reg Barber Tampers and is endorsed by the Coffee Association of Canada.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/resources/.../ coffeeteaexpojune22004culture
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