The autumn issue of Cafe Europa is hot off the press and will be winging its way to members over the next week. Here’s what’s coming up in this issue.
Autumn 2014Barista Guild of Europe
We talk to Isabelle Verschraegen about the new Barista Guild of Europe and inaugural European Barista Camp, which will take place in Eden Beach Resort outside Athens on 5-8 October.
World of Coffee
We preview the Nordic World of Coffee 2015 in Gothenburg and recap on the events at this years show in Rimini the biggest and most successful event in World of Coffees 14-year history.
60 Seconds with Hidenori Izaki
The WBC victor tells Cafe Europa about competing in Rimini and reveals what it means to be Japan and Asias first World Barista Champion.
Coffee Chat
SCAE VP, Paul Stack; Mare Terra CEO, Rafael Moral; and SCAE Regional Coordinator, Tibor Hajcsunk reflect on their lives in coffee.
Investigation
Tony Wild campaigns for an independent kopi luak certification scheme to protect wild luaks and their habitat.
Dublin Coffee & Tea Festival
We look forward to the new event from SCAE Ireland and the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance that aims to build awareness of World of Coffee and the World Barista Championship ahead of their staging in Dublin in 2016.
Field Trips
Fancy joining SCAE on tour in Colombia? We have the details of this Octobers field trip, while Colin Smith reports from SCAE’s recent adventures in Papua New Guinea.
PLUS: The Cupper’s Guide to Kenya; Rediscovering Yemeni Coffee; Restructuring at SCAE Netherlands; Coffee Kids in Mexico; Autumn Event Guide and more…
Can’t wait for the post? View the digital edition in the SCAE Members Lounge.