2009 World Barista Championship begins Thursday
Back in March the United States Barista Championship took place with Intelligentsia’s Mike Phillips as the champeen and 3 other Intelli baristas placing in the top 5. That is a fairly good showing, and we’re proud to brew Intelligentsia’s beans.
On Thursday (April 16), Mr. Phillips will take his US title to Hotlanta, GA and compete in the World Barista Championship along with representatives from 50 other countries. Here are the folks I am most intrigued by & the reason behind my intrigue:
- Mike Phillips (USA)- He works for our roaster and talks like he should host the most interesting show on PBS.
- Flor De Maria Gochez (El Salvador)- My favorite coffee of 2008 was from El Salvador. Delicious things win points with me.
- Oleksandr Khadzhy (Ukraine)- I just finished reading Everything Is Illuminated…easily the most heartbreaking piece of literature I have ever ingested. It takes place in the Ukraine.
- Melanie D’Lores Nunes (Belgium)- Everyday Joe’s is located in Fort Collins, CO – home to the New Belgium Brewing Company and the delicious Olive Street Belgian Bakery.
- Gwilym Davies (UK)- The man has a nicely maintained beard and that is something I respect/practice.
The Championship runs through Sunday, and the whole dealy-do can be watched online for free below:
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