Code of Conduct The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association is committed to the tenets of equality, diversity and respect. Our core values are those of support, respect, coffee excellence, professionalism, and honesty. Our events through our code of conduct aim to further these beliefs. The New Zealand coffee community and industry progresses through collaboration, inclusion […]
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What a fabulous weekend for coffee! On Saturday, fifteen baristas created routines with months of practice, innovative ideas, and delicious coffees. We are so proud of you all, the future of Aotearoa coffee is exciting. Photo credit Andrew Turner @atphoto Our judging team has also put in a lot of mahi, with online testing, workshops, and a full
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Introducing our newly formed Championship events committee. We called for voices from around the country, especially with the regional comps coming through, and those voices are from Judge, Barista and Volunteers as a starting point.The scope of the work being about future proofing our industry events and streamlining the events on the day/s of them
Article written and published by The Magic Roast and shared by us with their permission. Han Jong Lee knows his way around a spoon Chicago is known the world over for being the ‘Windy City’. But back in April, it wasn’t the wind battering the eardrums, it was the sound of the world’s best coffee
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L-R, Runner Up, Daniel Woodhouse, Third Place, John Huang, and Champion Bryan Rajeyya. Photo credit Justin Park @justin_park_j Stunning Images of the day are available on our Latte Art Championship Facebook page here> With thanks to Justin Park & Kerri Goodman Final Ranking & Scores: Champion Bryan Rajeyya 396Runner Up Daniel Woodhouse 380Third Place John
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What a weekend for cupping!!!! Thanks to our amazing community, sponsors, and cuppers, you were amazing. Congratulations to all, especially Dove Chen, our new Aotearoa Cup Tasters Champion for 2024! Sunning images are available from the day on our Facebook page here> With huge thanks to Justin Park Final Results: Champion: Dove Chen @dove_dc
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Dear Members We warmly invite all members of good standing to join us for our AGM, accompanied by a pre-AGM Quiz Night and Supper the evening before. Accommodation at Quest Hastings is now fully reserved, but alternative options are available in the Bay area. As always, the AGM promises to be an enlightening event, featuring
Megan with the 2023/2024 Board L-R Back row: Tom Handiside, Ken Shi, Steph Noble, Sam Keall, Connor Nestor Front Row: Alice Burton, Jason Moore, Megan Wyper, Steve Jae, Scott Pepler Absent: Roz Cattell. Dear Members, For the AGM this year, you are warmly invited to Toitoi, at the Hawkes Bay Arts and Events Centre in
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(L-R) Jaye Sanders, Johann Chong, Pat Russell, Han Jong Lee, and Jaye Sanders Photo credit Yuri Yang With ten seconds in it, Pat Russell, Sucafina NZ, won the 2023 NZ Cup Tasters Championship thereby cementing a doubleheader by being awarded the national title championship in two countries. He last competed in Cup Tasters on the
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Free spectator tickets are available now> Tuesday 13 Feb Update: Rules & Regs Regional 2024 for clarity. Friday 23 February timeline announcement: Barista Champs 2024 Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau Havana 69G St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau Sunday 3 March. Please note, the timeline is approximate. Announcements of the top four are around
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As we move into 2024 and the return of regional barista events we want to acknowledge and celebrate the past and the people that were part of the journey in New Zealand. We asked our past champions about their journey in coffee competitions in NZ to help inspire the competitive baristas and coffee community of
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As we move into 2024 and the return of regional barista events we want to acknowledge and celebrate the past and the people that were part of the journey in New Zealand. We asked our past champions about their journey in coffee competitions in NZ to help inspire the competitive baristas and coffee community of
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