Which blend are you currently drinking and what is your fav.

[MKSwing]

Stephane, (surface) shipping from the US can take quite a long time these days. There's still a good chance your shipment is not lost.

This is what I force myself to think but everyday makes my hope fade away.

[phil]

My last shipment from Sweet Marias took over 2 months, and in your case Christmas may have slowed things down too. Keep hoping my friend.

[PeterAG]

Hi
Peterborough was mentioned ealier, does anyone have any details at all please?? Its only a one stop train journey for me so I am interested in attending, not to enter but to see it.

regards

[mattmills]

I will keep you posted, as there have been some discussions regarding London and Peterborough Heats..... however,
50-54 Ivatt Way, Ivat Way, Westwood Business Park. Peterborough. PE8 6LB....
But i will say do not make any plans just yet as we are sorting numbers out.... could do with some more interest.... if anyone is, do not worry it will not be a high profile event, as we are really looking for someone with potential.

[RobC]

Ahhh, Matt is Mills Junior I Presume? I hope your Father is keeping well, we met once (I think) but it could have been more in passing - my memory is fading with age...

I recognise the address - I would Love to make numbers but fear too much training people rather then "real" cutting edge experience has dulled my shot pulling ability. Beside which I feel these competions are more suited to those who really do practise the art on a daily basis. TMC feedback on the Barista championships would be nice, my own impression is year by year the leaning is more to complicated Signature drinks which the espresso just plays a small part?? As I have never attended this could be misguided, workload has dictated that I only have reviews of these events to base my judgements on - where actually attending one to see the action would perhaps provided a more rounded view?

[mattmills]

My Father is very well thank you, RobC... ? what does that stand for?

You should give it a go, it will be low key at our event.... so do not worry too much.
The emphasis is actually on the espresso, and cleanliness, and consistancy... really have a go, it should be great fun and the marketing potential for the contestants is huge.

Check out the site below.... it even has the score sheet, and if you have any questions, i would be more than happy to talk you through.

www.ukbaristachampionships.co.uk

[RobC]

Matt,

Need to keep my identity a secret, can't really have people reading all my vague random posts on here, it wouldn't be good for business! Needless to say Yorkshire, Surname begining with C, then think small...bought there.

Unfortunately, you mentioned cleanliness up there, that rules me right out. If I pause for too long while walking along a street people start throwing coins at my feet.

[tisri]

Stephane, (surface) shipping from the US can take quite a long time these days. There's still a good chance your shipment is not lost.

I've got family in the US so sending stuff back and forth is pretty common-place. In my experience airmail usually takes 2-5 days but can be as much as three months. Items sent surface mail can be as quick as 3-4 days, usually take about three weeks but can take up to five months.

[tisri]

Back to the original topic I recently blended 60g Kenya AA, 30g Mysore and 15g Ethiopian Mocha Djimma. When it was used up 2 days later I doubled the quantities. I also tried mixing Kenya AA with Mysore in roughly equal proportions with fairly pleasing results.

When I've used up my roasted beans I'm going to try blending Brazilian Fazenda Cachoeira with Ethiopian Mocha, maybe with a bit of Monsoon Malabar thrown in for some earthiness.

[simonp]

I've recently been drinking a home roast post-roast blend:
30% Brazilian (Cachoeira) 30% Columbian (La Manuela) 30% Sulawesi (Kalosi) 10% Etheopian Harrar, and somestimes add 5-10% Quality Robusta.

Very nice smooth mix, gives a fantastically thick, dense crema.