Program For Competitors

As a competitor you will find your program of the Nordic Barista Cup 2005 below.
The competition is designed to contain different elements in conformity with the visions of the Nordic Barista Cup. Thus the competition elements are educational, practical, unusual, difficult and touching new areas of handling coffee as a barista.

Please be aware that some small adjustments of the program can occur.

Wednesday 21st of September

Arriving Oslo and settle in.

Thursday 22nd of September – first day of Nordic Barista Cup

Location: Solberg & Hansen AS – Enebakkveien 125, Oslo

9:00-10:00
Intro meeting all national teams together.
Information about the various competitions and the program in the coming days

10:00-10:45
Theoretical roaster class for all the teams together

11:00-12:30
Roasting, Technical class

12:30-13:00
Opening ceremony and lunch

13:00-13:45
Coffee and Health – presented by Norwegian Coffee AssociationInternationally coffee has been a subject to criticism among some due to health disadvantages. Of course we coffee lovers are somewhat sceptical to this. Coffee researchers will give a nuance view of coffee and health. Something to learn for all of us, when communicating with our customers, marketing material etc.

13:45-14:30
Presentation the coffee origin from El Salvador presented by Aida Batlle, Kilimanjaro Estate

15:00-18:00
Roasting, Technical class and espresso cupping/selection

19:30- ?
Social Program at the Ekebergrestaurant – the winner of the day will be announced

Friday 23rd of September – first day of competition
Location: Solberg & Hansen AS – Enebakkveien 125, Oslo

09:00-09:30
Morning meeting with detailed information of the day’s tasks

09:30-10:15
The Golden Cup profile grinding/extraction and tasting – presented by BUNN

10:15-12:00
Nordic Barista Cup – part I

12:00-12:45
Lunch

12:45-13:30

Syrups – presented by Da Vinci Syrup. Some syrups can be used in cold drinks others not. Why is it so?
Da Vinci will give us a lecture in how syrups is made and what happens in contact with cold and warm drinks

14:00-15:00
Nordic Barista Cup – part II

15:30-16:30
Nordic Barista Cup – part III

16:30-18:00
Practice time for all national teams

18:30- ?
Social Program at Solberg & Hansen – the winner of the day will be announced

Saturday 24th of September – final competition day
Location: Downtown Oslo

09:00-09:30
Morning meeting with detailed information of the day’s tasks

09:30-12:00
Outdoor coffee day. Various activities amongst others a coffee bar crawl with a quiz for attendees

12:00-13:30
Nordic Barista Cup – part IV

14:30-16:00
Nordic Barista Cup – final part

19:00-
Social Program at restaurant Månefisken – the overall winner of the Nordic Barista Cup will be announced

Sunday 24th of September Leaving Oslo, Norway