WABA Blog

Manic Espresso - Ethiopian Yergacheffe Beloya Estate

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Monday, 25 August 2008 in Coffee News

It’s not every day I get served a cup of coffee that is so incredibly delicious, I can’t help but involuntarily announce it’s greatness between each sip. T’was yet again another clover coffee that tweaked my senses, an Ethiopian Yergacheffe microlot to be exact, sourced and roasted by 49th parrallel. It promised so much on that little white board, and amazingly delivered it with a clarity I’ve come to expect from a well made clover.

Café Myriad Montreal - Coming Soon

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Friday, 22 August 2008 in Coffee News

Anthony Benda and Scott Rao are opening what without a doubt will become a go to coffee destination in the heart of Montreal.

Monkey Coffee

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Sunday, 17 August 2008 in Coffee News

Yay, Sam from Cafe Veritas sent me an email asking if I wanted to come and taste some coffee eaten, digested and pooped out of some Indian monkeys!! Heck yeah I did …

Café Santé Veritas - Synesso in Montreal

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Thursday, 24 July 2008 in Coffee News

In a city saturated with stale drip coffee and many mediocre attempts at espresso, I’m very grateful to have come across Sam (owner/operator/barista) of Café Veritas in the Old Port. 

Montréal, Québec ... Barista at Large

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Sunday, 20 July 2008 in Coffee News

I’ve finally made it … apologies for the late post, however, to say that this is the first chance I’ve had in between all the wild welcoming parties, is only a minor understatement.

Australian Barista Competition 2008

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Friday, 09 May 2008 in Coffee News

I’m back, I’m inspired and I’m completely stoked to have taken out third place in the 2008 National Barista Competition.

Cawfee talk with Jen

Posted by Ashley Brian on Sunday, 04 May 2008 in Coffee News

After winning the 2008 Western Australian Barista Competition Jen began the hours of preparation for the national final. During this time she jotted down some thoughts of her coffee journey for Five Senses who put together a story on their site.

Now boarding

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Tuesday, 29 April 2008 in Coffee News

Wow, that came quickly, I’m about to hop on a plane to Melbourne tomorrow to compete in the National Barista Competition this weekend. It’s really exciting to represent WA and it seems like only a short time ago I was in Adelaide competing in the 2007 open heats.

NEWS FLASH: Head Trainer wins 2008 WA Barista Championships

Posted by Ashley Brian on Wednesday, 19 March 2008 in Coffee News

Jennifer Murray, manager of the Western Australian Barista Academy, has taken out the 2008 Western Australian Barista Championship!

New WABA site launched

Posted by Jennifer Murray on Tuesday, 18 March 2008 in Coffee News

Crammed with new content and freshly launched, we’re pleased to announce that the WA Barista Academy’s (WABA) website is here for your browsing pleasure.

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