Appendix E-J » world barista championship http://www.appendixej.com the official blog of the coffee house that loves you to bits Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:06:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Exciting List http://www.appendixej.com/2010/06/14/the-exciting-list/ http://www.appendixej.com/2010/06/14/the-exciting-list/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:34:35 +0000 The Communiqué http://www.appendixej.com/?p=1002 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> There has been giant influx of exciting newsies (not the Disney movie, but the tidbits) lately. Enough that methinks a list is in order. Perhaps The Exciting List will be a recurring dealy here on Appendix E-J, and perhaps it won’t. If it is, the first of many follows. If it isn’t, enjoy the one-off.

THE EXCITING LIST!

  • You Me and Apollo (Brent Cowles) has relocated to Fort Collins. This is something good, as he will hopefully be available to play here and the world will learn of his prowess in the musical realms. Start learning with your ears here.
  • The Blackthorn Project is releasing a new album. They have committed to not going into debt making the record (respectable) and are taking pre-orders now to help offset post-production costs. Give your bit and begin to hotly anticipate the delivery of the album.
  • We have two “Heart In A Cup” t-shirts left. Then they are gone forever. Both are size small. If you are somewhere where you would need then shipped, I will make it happen.
  • Have you heard of [slash] seen these babies? They are movin’. Don’t delay.
  • The World Barista Championships are June 23 – 25. They are in England. If you want to front the cost to travel there and be our sideline reporter, go for it. Otherwise, we’ll be streaming the most of it at Everyday Joe’s.

Killer list, yeah? If you have stuff you’d like us to add, let me know in the comments.

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]]> http://www.appendixej.com/2010/06/14/the-exciting-list/feed/ 0 2009 World Barista Championship begins Thursday http://www.appendixej.com/2009/04/15/2009-world-barista-championship-begins-thursday/ http://www.appendixej.com/2009/04/15/2009-world-barista-championship-begins-thursday/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:57:00 +0000 The Communiqué http://www.appendixej.com/?p=523 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> 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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