Spent yesterday judging at the NSW Barista Championships. It was good fun; I tasted some pretty sweet ’spro, discovered tech judging isn’t as scary as I thought it would be, and chatted to some super friendly coffee people.
‘Twas a loooong day though, and I’m pretty sure I don’t want to drink any more coffee for a day or two … ahem … except for that brew of La Esmeralda I thoroughly enjoyed this morning … the very last of it … sob …
DETPAK NSW Barista Champion Results
1st Habib Maarbani
2nd Paul Asquith
3rd Sam Sgambellone
DETPAK ACT Barista Art Championship Results
1st Sasa Sestic
2nd Jack Scheeren
3rd Aaron Howman
NSW/ACT Latte Art Championships
1st Angus Mackie (ACT)
2nd Habib Maarbani (NSW)
3rd Aaron Howman (ACT)
Now, just need people to develop some enthusiasm SOON so a Cupping Comp can go ahead …
I reckon it’ll be interesting to see how these reps stand up to the other states.
Missed his performance, but the word is Habib made the final at Nationals.