Matt Perger
James Hoffmann
Korean National Champions
Jinkyu Kim
In-Sung Jung
A new feature activity “All-Stars” brought to you by World Coffee Events and NuovaSimonelli, is taking place at the Cafe & Bakery Show in Seoul, Korea Oct 1-4.
For 4 days in a row, some of the world’s best baristas will be featured in activities, including: espresso & cappuccino challenges, on-demand performances, pop quiz segments, surprise challenges, and more!
Don’t miss this chance to meet the Champions!
For more information email info@wce2.flywheelsites.com. Or, join in the conversation on Twitter @WCoffeeEvents using #WCEAllStars.
Schedule
DAY 1: Wednesday, 1 October
10:00-11:00 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (espresso bar) All-Stars make espresso beverages, and engage with the audience. |
JAMES & JIN-KYU |
10:30-11:30 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (brew bar) & SIPHON DEMO All-Stars make brewed coffee, and engage with the audience. |
MATT & IN-SUNG |
11:30-12:15 | MYSTERY ESPRESSO CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who dial-in a mystery coffee to achieve its best taste. |
JAMES & ALEJANDRO |
12:15-13:15 | LUNCH | |
13:15-14:00 | POP QUIZ A chance for a few lucky fans to team up with an All-Star team, and compete for the glory of winning this pop quiz challenge. |
JAMES & JIN-KYU vs MATT & IN-SUNG |
14:00-15:00 | AUTOGRAPH & PHOTO TIME An opportunity for attendees to meet the All-Stars, and get a picture and/or photograph! |
ALL |
15:30-16:15 | MYSTERY CAPPUCCINO CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who dial-in a mystery coffee to achieve the best-tasting cappuccino. |
NICK & ALEJANDRO |
16:30-17:30 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (brew bar) All-Stars make brewed coffee, and engage with the audience. |
NICK & ALEJANDRO |
DAY 2: Thursday, 2 October
10:00-11:00 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (espresso bar) All-Stars make drinks, and engage with the audience. |
ALEJANDRO & IN-SUNG |
10:30-11:30 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (brew bar) & SIPHON DEMO All-Stars make drinks, and engage with the audience. |
NICK & JIN-KYU |
11:30-12:15 | MYSTERY INGREDIENT CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who attempt to create the best tasting signature beverage, incorporating a mystery coffee and mystery ingredients. |
MATT & ALEJANDRO |
12:15-13:15 | LUNCH | |
13:15-14:00 | SIGNATURE BEV DEMO A feature designed to share the development process, creation, and story of the signature beverage that All-Stars have used in championships on the national or world level—or one that they created for this event! |
JAMES |
14:30-15:15 | POP QUIZ A chance for a few lucky fans to team up with an All-Star team, and compete for the glory of winning this pop quiz challenge. |
NICK & JIN-KYU vs ALEJANDRO & IN-SUNG |
15:30-16:30 | MYSTERY ESPRESSO CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who dial-in a mystery coffee to achieve its best taste. |
JIN-KYU & MATT |
16:30-17:30 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (brew bar) All-Stars make brewed coffee, and engage with the audience. |
JAMES, NICK, IN-SUNG |
DAY 3: Friday, 3 October
10:00-11:00 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (espresso bar) An All-Star makes drinks, and engages with the audience. |
MATT & NICK |
10:30-11:30 | ACTIVE BAR TIME (brew bar) & SIPHON DEMO All-Stars make brewed coffee, and engage with the audience. |
JAMES & ALEJANDRO |
11:30-12:15 | MYSTERY INGREDIENT CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who attempt to create the best tasting signature beverage, incorporating a mystery coffee and mystery ingredients. |
JAMES & NICK |
12:15-13:15 | LUNCH | |
13:15-14:00 | MYSTERY ESPRESSO CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who dial-in a mystery coffee to achieve its best taste. |
NICK & IN-SUNG |
14:15-15:15 | PHOTO & AUTOGRAPH TIME | ALL |
15:45-16:30 | MYSTERY CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who attempt to create the best tasting chocolate beverage, incorporating a variety of chocolates. |
MATT & JIN-KYU vs JAMES & IN-SUNG |
17:00-17:45 | SIGNATURE BEVERAGE DECONSTRUCTED A feature designed to share the development process, creation, and story of the signature beverage that All-Stars have used in championships on the national or world level—or one that they created for this event! |
MATT |
DAY 4: Saturday, 4 October
10:00-11:00 | ACTIVE BAR TIME An All-Star makes drinks, and engages with the audience. |
NICK |
11:30-12:15 | MYSTERY CAPPUCCINO CHALLENGE A fun head-to-head challenge between two All-Stars who dial-in a mystery coffee to achieve the best-tasting cappuccino. |
JAMES & MATT |
12:15-13:15 | LUNCH | |
13:15-14:00 | PHOTO & AUTOGRAPH TIME An opportunity for attendees to meet the All-Stars, and get a picture and/or photograph! |
ALL |
The WBC All-Stars is brought to you by:
Machine Sponsor
Nuova Simonelli
Black Eagle
Grinder Sponsor
Mahlkoenig
K30 Twin and K30 Vario
These grind-on-demand espresso grinders ensure hands-free operation and electronically controlled, variable programming for exact portioning. The grinders start automatically when inserting the port-a-filter and grinding time is less than 2 seconds for a single espresso of 7 gram. The stepless grind adjustment guarantees the highest flexibility possible for every coffee blend.
Espresso Sponsor
Caffe Bene
Caffe Bene is the Korean premier coffee chain. We are a brand that provides nourishment in body and spirit. Every one of our steps strive to make better coffee. Direct trade is central to our way of quality development. We travel anywhere in the world to find great coffee and pay fair prices for their harvest. We believe it is the way to get better coffee in the future.
Cup Sponsor
Loveramics
LOVERAMICS is a young and energetic brand making contemporary tabletop items that are functional and fun. Our Professional Coffee Cups are designed for all coffee lovers and baristas. Manufactured under SCAE and SCAA standards, the cup allows every coffee specialty to develop its full flavour well with quality high fired porcelain. http://www.loveramics.com/
Manual Brewing Equipment Sponsor
Hario
HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.
Ingredient Sponsor
DaVinci
Proud sponsors of the World Barista Championships since their inception, DaVinci Gourmet, the global supplier of premium flavoured syrups combines art, craft and science to allow Baristas to create a masterpiece of flavour without limitation.
Product Sponsor
Guittard
With a precise palate and a commitment to the chocolate craft, we have made the world’s best chocolate for five generations. We select single origins for their exclusive flavors and attributes and customize blends and formulas to deliver a premium chocolate experience. We have chocolate for you.
Product Sponsor
CBSC International
Product Sponsor
Violet
Event Partner
KCA
Event Partner
Mirae Fairs