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First Pura National Latte Art Competition Rules & Regulations

For everyone who has registered or is interested in registering (it is not too late to do so!), the Official Rules and Regulations are now available for download.

 

SNBC Competition Registration Extended!!

We are very pleased to announce that we’ve extended the registration deadline for the SNBC and Pura National Latte Art Competition until the 30th of January.  If you’ve not done so already, please download and complete the appropriate forms and send your submissions to the address below.

 

First Annual Pura National Latte Art Competition Prizes Announced

As mentioned above, the registration deadline for the Pura National Latte Art Competition has also been extended until 30 January 2010.  The Singapore Coffee Association is very pleased to announce the prizes for this competition:  S$500 Grand Prize, S$200 Second, S$100 Third.  Don’t miss out on your chance to showcase your Latte Art skills!

 

SNBC organizers in search of judges!

If you are interested in learning more about barista competitions, we have an opportunity for you.  We are currently searching for judges for this year’s SNBC competition.  Successful applicants will undergo WBC training and will receive certification to judge at this year’s SNBC event.  The requirements and expectations are as follows:

Qualifications & Eligibility of Judges:

A.         Previous experience as a judge in either national or international barista competitions is preferred, but not required.

B.         Judges must be committed to coffee quality, to the promotion of the barista profession and to coffee excellence.

C.         Judges should possess fundamental barista skills and must have experience operating on a traditional espresso machine.

D.         Experience in cupping, tasting or judging in other taste related profession is important.

E.         Must be available for training session to be held on 23 February 2010 (location TBD)

The Goals and Purpose of the Judges

1.         To support the barista profession and all SNBC competitors.

2.         To promote specialty coffee and coffee excellence in Singapore.

3.         To be unbiased, consistent and honest when judging baristas.

4.         To select a worthy and highly professional Singapore Barista Champion.

Registration is open now from the 1st February – 10 February.

Registration fee is as follows:

Free for Singapore Coffee Association Members

SGD 250.00 for Non–Members (Registration fee includes 1 year Singapore Coffee Associations Non–Voting Individual Membership)

If you are interested in registering for the training, here are your next steps: 

 

 

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The Search is on for Singapore’s Top Barista

Winner of the Singapore National Barista Championship 2010 to represent Singapore in World Barista Championship in London

The Singapore Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to organize, for the fourth consecutive year, The Singapore National Barista Championship (SNBC). This highly anticipated event in the local calendar for specialty coffee brings Singapore’s best baristas together to showcase their talent and compete for the honor to be named champion. This year’s competition will be held from February 25 to 27 at the Suntec City Convention Centre Room 303 and 304.

This event aims to raise the profile of a barista, also known as an expert in espresso beverage preparation, to that of a professional. SCA’s President, Mr. Victor Mah said, “We’re pleased that the barista championships have begun to inculcate a sense of professionalism in the service industry here in Singapore. It takes a lot of heart and passion to serve a good cup of coffee, and with the baristas’ commitment to quality and service, the specialty coffee culture will continue to grow and thrive.

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Singapore National Barista Championship 2010

The 3-day event promises to showcase the skills and knowledge of Singapore’s top baristas. Each contestant must prepare four espressos, four cappuccinos and four original espresso-based signature beverages in a 15-minute performance set to the music of their choice.

This year’s SNBC champion will not only receive the honor of the title of National Champion, but will also be representing the Republic in the World Barista Championship (WBC) in London from June 23 to 25.

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Pura National Latte Art Competition

For the first time this year, a separate competition – the Pura National Latte Art Competition will be added to allow more baristas throughout the country to demonstrate their craft. In this category, the baristas have to pour steamed milk into a shot of espresso to create a pattern or design on the surface.

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About The World Barista Championship (WBC)

The WBC is the preeminent international coffee competition. The organisation—founded by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe and the Specialty Coffee Association of America - focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession, and engaging a worldwide audience with an annual championship event that serves as the culmination of local and regional events around the globe.

Each year, champions representing more than 50 Nations each prepare 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos, and 4 original signature drinks to exacting standards in a 15-minute performance set to music.

WBC Certified Judges from around the world evaluate each performance on the taste of beverages served, cleanliness, creativity, technical skill, and overall presentation. The ever-popular signature beverage allows baristas to stretch their imagination and the judges’ palates to incorporate a wealth of coffee knowledge into an expression of their individual tastes and experiences.

The top 12 competitors from the first round advance to a semi-final round to choose the top 6 competitors for the finals round… from which one winner is named World Barista Champion!

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Interested in taking part? Here’s what you need to know and what you need to do next

Both events are open to all professional baristas who reside in Singapore. Many of them work for Singapore’s best known coffee brands and retailers. The organisers, however, are quick to point out that this is not a competition among coffee companies but among individuals to determine who has what it takes to represent Singapore in London.

  • Both events will take place over the course of three days; 25, 26 and 27 of February 2010.
  • Visit the WBC official website to review the rules & regulations: http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/downloads
  • Download and complete the appropriate application here:
  • Applications will be accepted between 10 and 25 January only.
  • Selection is on a first come basis. 26 applications will be accepted for the SNBC and 20 applications will be accepted for the Pura National Latte Art Competition.
  • Only 2 applicants will be accepted from each company, no exceptions.
  • Applications must be filed separately for each event and for each individual, but may be mailed in the same envelope and sent to the address below.
  • Cheques payable to The Singapore Coffee Association must be enclosed with the application (s). One cheque for multiple candidates and for multiple events is acceptable providing the total sum is correct.
  • Entry fees are as follows: Pura National Latte Art Competition S$50. SNBC S$100 per person for SCA members and S$200 for non-members. The S$200 fee will include a one-year personal membership to the SCA.
  • SNBC applicants must also sign and return the SNBC Competitor Agreement with their application.
  • The Pura National Latte Art Competition is open to all participants. The SNBC, however, is only open to working professional baristas who are PRs or citizens of Singapore.
  • Successful applicants to the competitions will be notified.  Unsuccessful applicant’s cheques will be returned by mail.
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    For enquiries please email us at snbc2010@gmail.com or follow us on facebook.

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    Singapore 048424