For the April batch of the Peoples Sessions series of extra-coffee-curricular events, we ran a non-pressurised brew competition.
The World Barista Championship began in 2000 and will hold its 2008 competition in June in Copenhagen.
While strolling out of a cafe on the way to work, that cup of coffee in your hand is actually emitting hidden meanings to passers-by.
Kono, who works for the Crafted Coffee Co, was named best barista at the Huhtamaki New Zealand Barista Championship in Wellington on Saturday night. He beat seven other finalists.
The price of a cup of coffee could rise again soon – by up to 20 cents, according to some suppliers.