We woke up painfully early today—6 a.m.—to depart from our magical huts in the wilderness, for an exciting day back in Reykjavik: the traditional “public day”
Archives for 2009
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Posted: 11/07-2009
Just got an email from my mom saying I should identify the fact that it is indeed me — Sarah Allen — and Ken Olson, editor and publisher respectively of Barista Magazine, who are writing this blog account of the 2009 Nordic Barista Cup.
NBC Day 2 – Pool Party
Posted: 10/07-2009
So the second half of the day today was spent at a pool nearby where our huts and cabins are. And yes, there was a theme, as you can probably guess from the above image.
Into The Icelandic Wild
Posted: 09/07-2009
This place is SO lovely, so deep in the woods, but we are hardly roughing it: the cabins we’re staying in today for our second night are absolutely beautiful, with hot tubs and a bar, of course!
Build It, Beer It, Brew It
Posted: 08/07-2009
Now that’s a competition! The back to the basics theme really got things started this morning with a very cool competition unlike any I’ve ever seen. And in an interesting twist, the attendees joined the teams in the challenge: build a primitive roaster and grinder, and roast and grind coffee.
Team Suomi 2009
Posted: 07/07-2009
Here is the Finnish team ready for action at the Nordic Barista Cup 2009.
Team Iceland 2009
Posted: 07/07-2009
Here is the Icelandic team ready to win the Nordic Barista Cup on home ground.
Nordic Barista Cup Of Excellence
Posted: 07/07-2009
It’s a special treat to have Susie Spindler of the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) and the Cup of Excellence (CoE) here in Iceland.
Day 1 – From Reykjavík To The Wild
Posted: 07/07-2009
So a few things have happened since last we posted. Following the longstanding Icelandic tradition of a spontaneous afternoon dance party
Fun In The Afternoon!
Posted: 06/07-2009
We’re not just being crazy and having fun here in Iceland—well, not all the time. We’re doing a lot of learning, as well.