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
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!
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
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
It’s the defining axiom of the Nordic Barista Cup. The only rule is there are no rules.
Good Morning, NBC!
After some much needed sleep last night, everyone is raring to go this morning, as day number one of the 2009 Nordic Barista Cup (NBC) begins!
Welcome To The NBC 2009
Welcome to the 2009 Nordic Barista Cup! We’re here in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, in the Art Musuem for the first day of the competition.
Lost In Iceland With A Thermos
The committee for the Nordic Barista Cup 2009 has been meeting and planning the competition for a while now.
World Barista Champ Invited To Iceland
Nordic Barista Cup has invited the new world barista champion Gwilym Davies to the event in Iceland.
U.S. Barista Champion To Nordic Barista Cup
The new US barista champion Michael Phillips from Intellegentsia Coffee Roasters, has won himself a ticket to the Nordic Barista Cup in Reykjavík.