The intense focus on the Cup of Excellence (CoE) program and the importance of quality has been truly the highlight of day 1. The audience was quite responsive to Stephen Hurst’ definitions about quality and specialty coffee in general.
Archives for 2006
Martin Hildebrandt, Cafe Europa
Posted: 01/11-2006
After the welcoming ceremony Martin Hildebrant spoke about “Expanding Your Toolbox.” He wasn’t necessarily talking about a physical toolbox, however, but the one kept between your ears, your mind.
A Lesson In Nordic Cuisine
Posted: 24/09-2006
So you understand by now that the mantra at the Nordic Barista Cup is learning by sharing, right? After a coffee break following Luis Rodriguez’s presentation of Café de El Salvador
Enjoy The Nordic Barista Cup Once Again.
Posted: 11/09-2006
Nordic Barista Cup is a yearly event where leading doers and thinkers meet to inspire.
Welcome To The Nordic Barista Cup 2006!
Posted: 30/08-2006
This is where it all began in 2003. The Danish capital city proudly served as the host locale of an unprecedented challenge between longstanding rival countries Denmark and Norway.
Day One – It’s Beginning!
Posted: 29/08-2006
Everyone is arriving now, bright and early. They began trickling through the doors at 8 a.m., wandering into the massive space that the 2006 Nordic Barista Cup (NBC) organizers secured for this unique event.
Day One – First Session
Posted: 28/08-2006
After a brief good morning and welcome to the event from the organizers, the team captains were recognized and introduced the team members from each country, including the very special guests
Cup Of Excellence And The Future Of Specialty Coffee
Posted: 27/08-2006
After a speech about the Cup of Excellence and his vision for the future of Specialty Coffee by Steven Hurst from Mercanta Coffee in the United Kingdom
Meet Luis Rodriguez
Posted: 26/08-2006
This guy is so awesome. Luis Rodriguez is a trailblazer for producing countries in his passion for the barista craft.
Two Heads Are Better Than One
Posted: 24/08-2006
In a brainstorming session held toward the end of the day and lead by Martin Hildebrant, attendees were asked to suggest any resources they thought might be helpful