Press Release
The Search for Singapore’s Top Barista is Back
The Winner of the Singapore National Barista Championship 2012 will represent Singapore at the World Barista Championship in Vienna, Austria from the 12th – 15th June, 2012.
Singapore, 5th January 2011 – For the sixth year running, the Singapore Coffee Association (SCA) will be organizing the Singapore National Barista Championship (SNBC) where Singapore’s top baristas come together to showcase their talent and compete for the coveted title of National Champion and the opportunity to represent Singapore in the 13th Annual World Barista Championship (WBC) 2012 to be held in Vienna, Austria.
The event aims to generate more awareness and interest in the fast-growing coffee retail industry, as well as to raise the profile of the barista, also known as an expert in espresso beverage preparation, to that of a professional. SCA’s President, Mr. Victor Mah said, “The mission of the SCA is to continuously develop the coffee culture here in Singapore. With the SNBC, we want to bring together a group of professionals who are highly committed to quality and service while showcasing their talent and representing Singapore at an international level”.
Singapore National Barista Championship 2012
The 3-day event promises to showcase the skills and knowledge of Singapore’s top baristas. Each contestant must prepare four espresso, four cappuccinos and four original espresso-based signature beverages in a 15-minute performance set to the music of their choice.
The SNBC 2012 champion will not only receive the honour of the title of National Champion but will also be representing the Republic at the World Barista Championship (WBC) in Austria, Vienna, in June 2012.
Latte Art Challenge requires baristas to pour steamed milk into a shot of espresso to create a pattern or design on the surface.
SNBC 2012 will be held from February 8th to February 10th at the Agora Hall 1, Republic Polytechnic, in collaboration with Republic Polytechnic’s School of Hospitality.
The SNBC is supported by WDA and is proudly sponsored by Republic Polytechnic, Greenfields Fresh Milk, Transz – Coffee, Hospitality Essentials, DaVinci Gourmet Syrups, Cafetto, Mitr Phol Sugar and Starbucks Coffee.
Latte Art is fast becoming popular within the coffee industry in Singapore and the 2012, Latte Art Challenge will be held alongside the SNBC to allow for more baristas to showcase their skills. The Latte Art Challenge is sponsored by the Greenfields Fresh Milk.
In conjunction with the competition, with the support from its members, the Singapore Coffee Association will be conducting the following classes:
- Brewing Methods by Papa Palheta
- Coffee Roasting by Toby’s Estate
- Elementary Coffee Cupping by Bero Coffee
- Elementary Barista Skills by Oriole Coffee
- Introduction to Latte Art by Ryan Tan (SNBC Champion 2011 / 3rd place in the World Latte Art 2011 competition)
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Coffee Classes Alongside SNBC
Singapore Coffee Association with its members will be holding classes alongside the SNBC 2012. Please kindly email your interest to singaporecoffeeassociation@gmail.com (Note that seats are limited and on a first come first serve basis).
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Interested in Judging the SNBC 2012?
You will need to fill up the registration form (Workshop Fee: SGD 60.00 for SCA Member / SGD 120.00 for Non Member) and attend the SNBC 2012 Judges Calibration Workshop.
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Singapore National Barista Championship 2012
Singapore National Barista Championship is back in 2012!
Date: 8th – 10th February 2012
Venue: Republic Polytechnic Agora Hall 1
Registration for all competitions is opened from the 5th December – 20th December 2011. Please make sure you read through and understand the SNBC Rules & Regulations.
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Greenfields Latte Art Challenge 2012
Greenfields Latte Art Challenge is back in 2012 and will be held together with the SNBC 2012.
Competitors must complete the Greenfields Latte Art Challenge Registration Form. Registration Fee (SCA member SGD 50.00 / Non-member SGD 80.00) must be paid by cheque only and made out to The Singapore Coffee Association. The registration form and cheque must be mailed to the below stated address before the 20th December 2011. Failing to meet these requirements will result in exclusion from the competition.
Attention: The Singapore Coffee Associstion - Greenfields Latte Art Challenge
Address: c/o 8 Cross Street, PWC Building, #11-00, Singapore 048424
Please email a scanned copy of the cheque and form to the singaporecoffeeassociation@gmail.com.
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Singapore National Barista Championship 2012 Sponsors
The Singapore National Barista Championship 2012 is proudly sponsored by Greenfield's, Cafetto Asia, Transz Coffee, DaVinci Gourmet, Ditting, Mitr Phol Sugar and Starbucks.
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Singapore National Barista Championship 2011
The Singapore National Barista Championship 2011 took place from March 21 to 23 at the Tea and Coffee World Cup Asia at the Suntec City Convention Centre.
After 3 days of gruelling yet fun competition, Ryan Tan from Papa Palheta emerged as the 2011 SNBC champion. He bagged for himself a cash prize of SGD 1000.00. Ryan represented Singapore at the recently held World Barista Championship 2011 in Bogota, Colombia. He was placed 28th out of 55 competitors. At the World Latte Art Competition held in Maastricht on June 22, Ryan performed exceptionally well and was placed 3rd out of 34 competitors. Ryan has done Singapore baristas and the coffee community proud.
Results:Singapore Barista Championship 2011
- Champion: Ryan Tan - Papa Palheta
- 1st Runner Up: Keith Loh - Oriole Coffee
- 2nd Runner Up: Mohd Suhaimie - CuppaChoice
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Greenfields Latte Art Championship 2011
Results:
- Champion: Ryan Tan - Papa Palheta
- 1st Runner Up: Joefel Manlod - Robert Timms
- 2nd Runner Up: Ian Consulta - Cuppa Choice
The Greenfields Latte Art Challenge was held during the same period as the Singapore National Barista Championship 2011. The competition was held in a knock–out format and it was thrilling for the audience to witness the skills of all the competitors.
DVDs are available for SNBC 2011 and Greenfields Latte Art.
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The Singapore Coffee Association
C/o 8 Cross Street
PWC Building
#11-00
Singapore 048424 |
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