WBC Day One Continued
Well we’ve made it through 22 competitors so far today with another seven to go. The audience has steadily built throughout the day, so by … Read more →
Colombia
WBC 2011 – Day One
Well it’s finally here. The first-ever WBC held in producing country is officially underway. The competition began at eight this morning and is scheduled to … Read more →
Barista Meet and Greet
A staple of any WBC is the barista meet and greet party, so last night after the day wrapped up at the competition space, we … Read more →
Barista introductions underway
The WBC is really underway today with judges’ calibration already happening in a room upstairs from the competition area, and all of the national champions … Read more →
WBC Coffee Tour Day 2
So last night we were treated to a performance at the Juan Valdez theme park of its interpretive dance history of coffee. Then the FNC … Read more →
WBC coffee tour
Sorry for the brevity of the prior post. Things move pretty fast around here. We split into two groups at the Bogota airport, and one … Read more →
WBC week underway
Well it’s about five forty-five here in bogota and we’re at the airport ready to begin a truly unique experience for the WBC. Numerous barista … Read more →
Your Host for the 2011 World Barista Championship…
That’s right! It’s Juan Valdez! And we all get to ride horses to the competition! Nah, I’m making that part up. But it is in … Read more →
Heavy Rains Affect Colombia and El Salvador
Tragedy reported today from El Salvador as heavy rains from Hurricane Ida are blamed for triggering a landslide which left at least 134 dead. From … Read more →
Wild Tamper Story
I love it when people email me with cool, one-of-a-kind stories about something strange and wonderful they did to enhance their experience as a coffee … Read more →
