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Coffee Fest – Latte Art Throwdown

Coffee Fest – Latte Art Throwdown

After a long day at Coffee Fest, I wanted the full experience.  So having seen a latte art throwdown and after-party posted on Barista Exchange I knew it was a must see.  When I arrived, the Victrola cafe was brimming with baristas, roasters, and other coffee fanatics.  As the event drew near, the brave began practicing their craft on the two espresso machines available.  Since a photo says a thousand words, I’ll let them do … Read entire article »

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Coffee Fest 2011

Coffee Fest 2011

Having never attended, this year I made it a point to go to Coffee Fest this year in Seattle.  Being a trade show, a new café or roasting business could find all the coffee, tea, smoothie, syrup, espresso machine, even music distributors necessary to get started.  Identification badge around my neck I ventured on to the show floor, representing Civilian Coffee. My trade show experience began at Sonofresco, manufacturer of fluid air coffee roasters.  Designed by … Read entire article »

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