We have our comp coming up and several new people have asked for one, so our next jam session is Tuesday 8th February at Cafe La de da from 5.30 to 7.30pm
We have had some changes to our competion prize, now it's $500 and a nights Bed and Breakfast for two at Ocean International.
Had lots of comment and responce to Janes video about our Latte Art competion ...Mackay Coffee Idol 2011 http://video214.com/play/pX7PFcbrYUGrf9EciLTKDw/s/dark
Help spread the link around please.
Deb from Tafe will run an educational session, at our jam, just to remind us of basics.
I am sure previous contestants will be there and available for 'roasting'.
We won't have the Throwdown element, unless you want to, let us know in the comments section below.
But that's no reason not to bring $5 to chuck in the kitty to cover pizzas.
Oh, and a name sticker, too.
For those wanting the rules and entry form for Mackay Coffee Idol 2011 please email
jane@prosepr.com.au
For those who are new to the blog, scroll down to earlier posts to learn about us.
If you think someone else should be included [or not] in the address list, let me know
jswalker@westnet.com.au
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Mackay version of Scottie as Runner
This morning at GJ's Mt Pleasant, Merryn was taking orders and doing the till.
Merryn is the current Gloria Jeans champion Barista. A title she won recently in the playoffs in Sydney. A result of about 4000 hours [plus] practise. And a Hawaii trip as prize.
Every espresso drinker in Mackay should drop by over the next few months to pass on their regards to her. Merryn is one of 'ours' and has earned our 'attagirl'.
Merryn said that the GJ corporate dept asked for info and ideas, from the finalists, on what it would take to make their brand better. One result is they now have two grinders, and two quite different blends, on offer. My wife and I were impressed with the new blend we tried. It was a lot milder with different subtleties going on. Definitely didn't need the flavoured syrups. It was from Mexico. See, you can learn lots from hanging out with coffee guys, it's not all Corona and Tequila.
But still, having the champ on 'orders' was a bit like having Scottie Callahan, current Australian barista champ, and World #3, as a drinks runner and table wiper, I thought.
Perhaps, though, it's just a measure of the depth of talent the local franchise has on hand.
Merryn is the current Gloria Jeans champion Barista. A title she won recently in the playoffs in Sydney. A result of about 4000 hours [plus] practise. And a Hawaii trip as prize.
Every espresso drinker in Mackay should drop by over the next few months to pass on their regards to her. Merryn is one of 'ours' and has earned our 'attagirl'.
Merryn said that the GJ corporate dept asked for info and ideas, from the finalists, on what it would take to make their brand better. One result is they now have two grinders, and two quite different blends, on offer. My wife and I were impressed with the new blend we tried. It was a lot milder with different subtleties going on. Definitely didn't need the flavoured syrups. It was from Mexico. See, you can learn lots from hanging out with coffee guys, it's not all Corona and Tequila.
But still, having the champ on 'orders' was a bit like having Scottie Callahan, current Australian barista champ, and World #3, as a drinks runner and table wiper, I thought.
Perhaps, though, it's just a measure of the depth of talent the local franchise has on hand.
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