{"id":119154,"date":"2018-07-28T19:53:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-28T17:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/durban-welcomes-best-beans-and-baristas-for-the-inaugural-creative-coffee-week\/"},"modified":"2018-07-28T19:53:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-28T17:53:18","slug":"durban-welcomes-best-beans-and-baristas-for-the-inaugural-creative-coffee-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/durban-welcomes-best-beans-and-baristas-for-the-inaugural-creative-coffee-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Durban welcomes best beans and baristas for the inaugural Creative Coffee Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Durban welcomes best beans and baristas for the inaugural Creative Coffee Week<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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The inaugural Creative Coffee Week has turned Durban into a percolating hub of coffee activity as South Africa\u2019s leading coffee professionals converge at the promenade and Point waterfront from 26 to 28 July. Organised by Coffee Magazine – in partnership with eThekwini Municipality and headline sponsors, FNB, Selati and Innovate Durban – this energised event is set to drive local commerce, create employment among the youth and share global insights into the coffee industry.<\/p>\n

Iain Evans, event organiser, said the drive behind Creative Coffee Week was to celebrate the blossoming coffee culture emerging across the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor a few years now, we at Coffee Magazine have watched coffee industry mature and create its own identity,\u201d explained Evans. \u201cWe have also been fortunate enough to be involved in the competitive coffee competitions, both locally and overseas, which have allowed us to connect with many in the industry. We decided it\u2019s time to celebrate the culture and the fantastic people that make up the industry, while looking at ways to carve the South African niche in the global coffee arena.\u201d<\/p>\n

An impressive 250 of South Africa\u2019s leading coffee professionals, among them roasters, green bean importers, baristas, and coffee owners, will be attending the various workshops and training sessions held throughout the week. These informative sessions will be hosted by nine international guests who are excited to share their expert insights.<\/p>\n

The hosts include competitive barista and owner of Colona Coffee, Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood; Lemuel Butler, five-time US Barista Champion; Teija Lublinkoff, WBC International Judge at the SA Nationals; Steve Slark, Chairman of the European Beverage Association and the MD of European Watercare; and Ben Weiner, owner of Gold Mountain Coffee Growers.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his involvement in the inaugural Creative Coffee Week, Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood said: \u201cI am thrilled to be involved – coffee events are integral to bringing the coffee community together and helping it flourish. Creative Coffee Week will be a truly unique approach.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to organising the event, Selati and Coffee Magazine have been working with various stakeholders in the education and coffee sectors to give nine young people from townships in South Africa, and three deaf people, a chance to change their lives through coffee. These baristas were selected from South African townships and identified as bursary recipients for the Selati Barista Education Programme. This was established as a way to upskill youngsters from disadvantaged communities and provide them with a career that can take them worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cSelati is a positive brand, always looking to invest in the communities focused around our product, and we are excited to see how these young candidates will make a difference in their communities,\u201d said Portia Dube, Marketing Manager at Selati.<\/p>\n

Selati sponsored the education and training which includes a UNISA Barista Short Course in Coffee, the SCA Level 1 Barista Course, as well as a three-month long internship, under the mentorship of caf\u00e9 partners.<\/p>\n

Shupi Nkgadima, one of the candidates currently working at Crema Coffee Bar in Rocklands, Bloemfontein, said: \u201cEach week brings more excitement for all of us. It\u2019s going to be a fascinating and engaging journey full of learnings – it is fulfilling to be part of the process.”<\/p>\n

The Creative Coffee Week culminates in the Coffee Magazine Awards Gala Dinner taking place at uShaka Marine World on Saturday, 28 July. This event will celebrate excellence and innovation in the coffee industry, as well as acting as a graduation ceremony for 13 students of the Selati Barista Education Programme.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.coffeemagazine.co.za<\/p>\n

CREATIVE COFFEE WEEK PROGRAMME<\/p>\n

Thursday 26 July<\/p>\n

7am – 12pm: Registration. CCW HQ will be open for Attendees to pick up accreditation and CCW welcome packs. Complimentary coffee from Sanremo South Africa – Pumphouse, Durban Promenade.<\/p>\n

10am – 12pm: Workshop 1 \u2018Barista Focus\u2019 featuring Winston Thomas (2x SA Barista Champ) and Alessandro Moricco.<\/p>\n

12pm – 1pm: Lunch and coffee at HQ.<\/p>\n

1pm – 2.30pm: Workshop 2 featuring Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood (UK Barista Champion) at Bond Shed, Point Waterfront.<\/p>\n

3pm – 4.30pm: Workshop 3 \u2018Water for Caf\u00e9s – Going Beyond\u2019 featuring Steve Slark (Chairman, UK Beverage Association). Interactive panel discussion including Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood at Bond Shed, Point Waterfront.<\/p>\n

6pm – 10pm: Almond Breeze Breezey Masters (KZN) at Skyline Coffee, Gordon Road off Florida Road. Beer and pizza included.<\/p>\n

Friday 27 July<\/p>\n

7am – 8am: Coffee at HQ with Sanremo Coffee ZA.<\/p>\n

9am – 12pm: \u2018A Shot in the Dark\u2019 at The Bond Shed. An all-new multimedia concept, hangout with Lem Butler (2016 US Barista Champion and co-owner of Black & White Roasters) and Ben Wiener (Gold Mountain Coffee Growers) for the morning while playing on the Genio Roaster with Neil Maree. 10 of the best roasters in the country will be in attendance to compete. Interact and engage with cutting-edge equipment and coffee professionals.<\/p>\n

12pm – 1pm: Lunch.<\/p>\n

1pm – 2.30pm: Workshop 5, the \u2018Flavour\u2019 panel discussion (talk and Q&A) with Lem Butler, Cuth Bland at The Bond Shed.<\/p>\n

3pm – 4pm: Workshop 6, panel discussion on \u2018FailFest Sundowners\u2019. An opportunity to share your biggest coffee learning lessons at Pumphouse HQ, with drinks and snacks provided.<\/p>\n

7pm – late: Caffeine Comedown Party at 031 Distillery.<\/p>\n

Saturday 28 July<\/p>\n

OPTION ONE: Green Coffee Focus<\/p>\n

Beaver Creek Coffee Farm Crop-to-Cup tour. Meet at CCW HQ by 8am – bus leaves for Beaver Creek Coffee Farm (1.5-hour drive).
10am \u2013 Crop-to-Cup Tour with Dylan Cummings
Early Lunch (included in costs).
12pm – 1.30pm: Green Bean discussion with Ben Wiener, Dylan Cummings, Grant Harrison and Nicodemus Nabakwe. More to be announced.
Arrive back in Durban by 4pm.<\/p>\n

OPTION TWO: Tools for Your Coffee Business<\/p>\n

7am: Meet at Bike and Bean for cycle, then coffee at HQ sponsored by Sanremo SA.
9am – 10am: Workshop 7, \u2018Using Technology to Improve Your Business\u2019 by Richard McGeorge, tablet POS at The Bond Shed.
10.30am – 11.30am: \u2018Social Media and Marketing for Your Coffee Business\u2019 with Andy Andersen of manmakecoffee. Very pleased to welcome this SA Instagram phenomenon to the programme!
12pm – 1pm: Snacks and coffee at HQ
2.30pm – 4pm: Bringing you Durban’s coffees in one place! Each participating caf\u00e9 will share something special and some wisdom from their experiences. At CCW HQ.
7pm – 11pm: Creative Coffee Week Gala Dinner and Coffee Magazine Awards 2018, presented by Selati at Ushaka Marine World Aquarium. Book a table of 10 or buy your tickets from www.creativecoffeeweek.co.za, click on “Gala Dinner” on the products\u2019 page.<\/p>\n

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