Author name: Emma Markland Webster

For the first time in the history of the World Latte Art Championship, New Zealand had an official champion!

After much harassment, enthusiasm and a bit of luck I was offered the opportunity to become a roaster

“A glass knob peculator bubbling away stirs in the depths of the grey matter”

Aaron roasts in the morning on a Leogap in the City, then in South Auckland on a Petroncini in the afternoon

Making professional development even more accessible

By being certified these baristas have demonstrated through that they have skills and knowledge to an internationally recognised standard

Don’t tell anyone but most days it doesn’t even feel like working

Stuart Hargie, Mark Keddell, Sarah Gibbs present their unique perspective on thriving in a crowded market