New WABA site launched
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.
WABA BLOG
Posts written by Jennifer Murray
Now boarding
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.
Australian Barista Competition 2008
I’m back, I’m inspired and I’m completely stoked to have taken out third place in the 2008 National Barista Competition.
Montréal, Québec ... Barista at Large
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.
Café Santé Veritas - Synesso in Montreal
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.
Monkey Coffee
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 Myriad Montreal - Coming Soon
Anthony Benda and Scott Rao are opening what without a doubt will become a go to coffee destination in the heart of Montreal.
Manic Espresso - Ethiopian Yergacheffe Beloya Estate
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.
Seattle Coffee Fest 2008
When I realised that I would be in the right hemisphere during this years Seattle Coffee Fest, I made an extra effort to make sure I could get there. All up, I got to spend a week in what felt like coffee Hollywood … happily stumbling across one famous café / roaster after another.
Eva Solo - A Simple Approach
Simply put, my first experience with the Eva Solo was memorable. I knew it must be mine for two reasons, simple and effective, which equates to less morning thinking more morning drinking.
Coffee Lab, Waterbury Vermont
Last month, I jumped at the opportunity to spend a week at Coffee Lab International on a 5 day roasting course. It was great to finally get some experience on a variety of commercial and sample roasters as well as a chance to use all the equipment in the “Lab” which is not only for namesake.
Traveling & Events
Wow .. time has flown! In just over 3 months I’ll be on my way back home to Perth.
Course of Action
Below are the different packages available at the W.A. Barista Academy. If you would like to book a course or have an inquiry, please get in touch
- Home Espresso Enthusiast
- Introductory Barista Training
- Intermediate Barista Training
- Advanced Barista Training
- Latte Art
- Corporate Packages
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Friends of the Academy
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