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.
NBC ’09 Day 1 – Focus Country Costa Rica
Posted: 04/07-2009
The first real team challenge of the 2009 NBC just concluded. Each team was required to give a 10-minute presentation on a coffee growing region of this year’s focus country, Costa Rica.
Now That’s A Twist
Posted: 03/07-2009
It’s the defining axiom of the Nordic Barista Cup. The only rule is there are no rules.