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TRUE ARTISAN CAFE |
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Welcome to the True Artisan Café!
Watch, be inspired and drink some damn good coffee in this pop-up coffee shop located in the 'Soho' zone of the festival.
Visitors will be invited to meet London’s best baristas, sample bespoke coffees and cocktails, listen to live DJs and learn how to make professional coffee.
And it's all for charity too! In 2012 The True Artisan Café raised an amazing £2000 for Project Waterfall, the initiative delivering clean water projects in African coffee-producing countries.
Thursday 25 April (Industry Day)
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Name of Barista(s):
Ben Murtagh, Joe O' Hara and Lilly Lejon
Coffee:
Elixir, Alchemy's flagship seasonal blend
Drink Name:
Iced Cascara
Description of Drink:
A refreshing brew of the Bolivian Cascara, iced, with elderflower. |
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Name of Barista(s):
John Turner, Darren Groom, Nathan Harber
Coffee:
Columbian Estate
Drink Name:
All About the Espresso
Description of Drink:
Two different coffees from a similar region, roasted differently and brewed differently. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Tom Howes, Davide Pastorino, Agate Babre
Coffee:
Honduras Finca San Jorge
Drink Name:
Deconstructed Affogato
Description of Drink:
This beverage mirrors the Italian love of simplicity and great ingredients. A shot of Single Estate Honduras Espresso shaken over ice with single cream, light brown sugar and organic vanilla bean. A drinkable Affogato offering first creaminess, then sweetness followed by an aftertaste of Almond, Hazelnut and Pistachio.
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Name of Barista(s):
Peter Hooper and Andrew Tucker - both in the UK Cupping Championship Edmund Buston UK Brewers Cup
Coffee:
Macchi-wacky-ato
Drink Name:
Clifton Coffee's seasonal espresso blend.
Description of Drink:
A blend of single origin micro lots working together to create a very tasty, balanced, sweet and fruity espresso. Visitors will be given multiple choices of ingredients to choose from what they would like. We then build the drink in layers and serve a uniquely prepared beverage... |
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Name of Barista(s):
Angharad Mac Donald & Gareth Kemble
Coffee:
Koakaka, Rwanda
Drink Name:
Bean on the Bedrock
Description of Drink:
From the high altitude hills of the Karaba District of Rwanda, to the rolling fells of the Lake District, this coffee cocktail combines the blackcurrant juiciness of the Koakaka single origin espresso with the smooth citrus notes of Bedrock Gin. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Bradley Steenkamp
Coffee:
Guatemala Todo Santerita coop and Ethiopian Yirgacheffe natural Birhanu Washing Station blend
Drink Name:
Cortado
Description of Drink:
A small milk based drink made with a limited edition blend of Guatemala and Ethiopian coffee. The Yirgacheffe natural contributes creamy strawberry flavours balanced by the caramel and chocolate flavours of the coffee from Guatemala. |
Friday 26 April (Industry Day)
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Name of Barista(s):
Marco Arrigo
Coffee:
illy
Drink Name:
Heavy Shot Espresso or Heavy Macchiato
Description of Drink:
This drink is 20 grams….a triple shot! illy will be mixing two types of milk for a different structure. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Howard Barwick
Coffee:
Bolivia Café Takesi or Ethiopia Hachira N2
Drink Name:
Sweet, Bitter, Acidic Iced Espresso.
Description of Drink:
The sweet (cascara & cherry & raisin syrup) bitter (cold espresso) and acidic (lemon, lime & soda water) components are chilled & built in to a refreshing iced drink that has the balance & flavour characteristics of the hot espresso. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Chris Loukakis
Coffee:
1. Espresso Competition blend, 2. Cerro Azul Honduras Single Estate coffee
Drink Name:
Freddo Cappuccino
Description of Drink:
Café Taf will be showcasing two coffees. The first, Espresso Competition blend, I a sophisticated coffee with good body, aroma with notes of pine, chocolate, and cinnamon. The second originates from Siguatepeque Honduras has a balanced berry and caramel aftertaste. It has cherries, rasberry, caramel, cinnamon notes.
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Coffee:
Redchurch Blend
Drink Name:
Served any style
Description of Drink:
Our signature espresso blend. A medium roast comprising Brasil Santa Alina, Colombia Pescador, Guatemala Acatenango and Sumatra Mandheling. The Brasil is a natural, bringing sweetness and syrupy body. The semi washed Sumatra provides spice and cocoa, whilst higher grown Guatemala and Colombia origins add fresh clean acidity. Colombia and Brasil give the blend its characteristic sugar cane and caramel sweetness. The result is a balanced and smooth espresso.
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Name of Barista(s):
Lucy McFadzean and Yon Borthwick
Coffee:
Finca San Francisco, Guatemala roasted by JB Kaffee
Drink Name:
Single espresso with milk
Description of Drink:
Our drink is designed to remove any preconception of what we think latte or cappuccino should look, taste or feel like. Instead we ask you to trust our baristas to make you a delicious drink from the two simple ingredients, milk and coffee. Enjoy! |
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Name of Barista(s):
Seivijus Matiejunas and Marcin Drzewiecki
Coffee:
Widescreen v1.3 from Grumpy Mule
Drink Name:
The Pour Off
Description of Drink:
Visitors are invited to try their hand at pouring their very own Latte art! Take on Seivijus - this year's Irish Latte Art Champion - to see if you can beat him at his own game! |
Friday 26 April (Consumer Session)
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Name of Barista(s):
Davide Berti
Coffee:
'Africa'. A blend of 100% Arabica. Finest grade beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, create a blend that carry the essence of the land. Intense aromas, hints of citrus, floral sensations and a spicy finish.
Drink Name:
Espresso Spritz
Description of Drink:
A modern twist on a Venetian classic. The aromas of our 'Africa' espresso shot blended with the acidity of Prosecco and sweetness of Elderberry then poured over ice, create a cocktail befitting The London Coffee Festival. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Eddy Righi
Coffee:
Pascucci Organic Blend (90%arabica, 10% robusta, 7 single origin) and Finca Don Jimenez, Dominican Republic, caturra, best espresso in Italian barista championship
Drink Name:
Macchiato Confuso
Description of Drink:
Espresso finca don Jimenez with "Confuso Cream" on top. Caffè Pascucci will present a signature "espuma" freshly made in the NO2 canister for a kind of "chantilly" macchiato. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Michael McCracken
Coffee:
The 'Treron' blend: Bolivian Angel Mamani Mamani Microlot (Caturra, Tipica) and Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Konga G1 Natural (Arabica Heirloom Varietals)
Drink Name:
Treron Corretto
Description of Drink:
Launching the Dear Green 'Treron'. A blend of washed Bolivian Mamani Mamani Microlot and Grade 1 sun dried Ethiopia Yirgacheffe from the Konga Farmers Cooperative. Keeping it real as espresso or enhanced with Pollokshields Urban Honey and a nip of single Malt Whisky, Caffè Corretto style. |
Saturday 27 April
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Name of Barista(s):
Nicola Pasquali
Coffee:
Caffe' Bonomi
Drink Name:
Shake Coffee Melon
Description of Drink:
A single shot espresso (7 gr) followed with the traditional Italian recipes, mixed with melon syrup and crushed ice. Then shake and ready to drink. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Alan Tomlins, James Rofe, Emma Carey
Coffee:
Dumerso Yirgacheffe
Drink Name:
Strawberries and Cream
Description of Drink:
A cappucino made with the Dumerso Yirgacheffe coffee and served alongside strawberries and cream, Campino sweets, scones with jam and clotted cream. These stawberry flavoured treats will highlight the amazing strawberry flavour in the Dumerso.
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Name of Barista(s):
Joanne Berry
Coffee:
Drink Name:
A profile of coffee processing
Description of Drink:
Joanne Berry will be serving up two single shots alongside each other. Both coffees are from the same farm El Salvador Finca La Fany however one will be processed naturally and the other fully washed. This will demonstrate the affects of processing on the coffee. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Rich Reed, Richard Williams, Evelinka Baron, Hugo McDonald, Gerard Fisher
Coffee:
Tanzania Utengule single origin espresso
Drink Name:
The Coffee Club
Description of Drink:
The team at Nude espresso will be teaming up this single origin with Havana Club for this special coffee based Havana Club cocktail. Minimum donation £5 |
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Name of Barista(s):
Dan Fellows, Phil Gevaux, James Fitzgerald
Coffee:
Finca Patosi / Honey Process Pulped Natural / Typica and Caturra Varietals / Colombia
Drink Name:
Espresso
Description of Drink:
This coffee boasts an exceptional balance. The flavour and aroma of the processing are at the forefront (ripe tropical fruit) but the cup remains clean, full bodied, with a jammy mouth feel.
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Name of Barista(s):
Fabio Ferreira
Coffee:
SweetShop Espresso from Square Mile
Drink Name:
Espresso and Cheese
Description of Drink:
A fruity and sweet espresso paired with 28 month aged Parmesan cheese and chestnut honey. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Sam Dunford, Kit Frere, Ben Rogers, Rich Blake
Coffee:
Unkle Funka: Wahana Estate Dr Strangelove: Fazenda Rodomunho and Finca San Francisco Strongman: Konga 1
Drink Name:
Espresso Roulette
Description of Drink:
Come spin the wheel of fun from the Extract Coffee Roasters all funking baristas. Choose your drink from The London Coffee Festival line up. FEATURING: Unkle Funka, Dr Strangelove and Strongman Espresso. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Yann Ryan, Adam Obratil, Matt Ho, Laura Meunier, Alice Nedin, Anais Rebella
Coffee:
Rogue Espresso
Drink Name:
The Iced Black
Description of Drink:
A mysterious drink….It’s going to be cold; it’s going to be black and it will definitely be delicious!!
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Name of Barista(s):
Liz Douglas
Coffee:
Our blend was created by the founders of Sacred, Tubbs and Matt.
Drink Name:
The Mini Flat White
Description of Drink:
This year the team from Sacred will be showcasing their unique blend of coffee; making what they do best, mini flat whites. Served with mini anzac cookies and lolly cake balls! |
Sunday 28 April
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Name of Barista(s):
Krysty Prasolik, Tom Cramer, Catherine Seay
Coffee:
Union Hand Roasted Rouge Espresso
Drink Name:
Coffee in the Garden
Description of Drink:
Rich toffee-like Guatemalan espresso served as a Long Black with sweet honey, tart lemon zest and fragrant sorrel oil….all combining to give a refreshing spring drink.
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Name of Barista(s):
James Hoffman
Coffee:
Square Mile
Drink Name:
James is keeping his drink a secret so you’ll just have to turn up to find out what he’ll be making….
Description of Drink:
Join James Hoffman, World Barista Champion 2007, as he conjures up a special coffee creation just for you! |
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Name of Barista(s):
Cassandra 'Cass' Balacki & Callum Beckett
Coffee:
Shoreditch Grind House Blend
Drink Name:
Killer Coffees and Affogatos
Description of Drink:
Shoreditch Grind will be doing affogatos aswell as there standard killer coffee! |
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Name of Barista(s):
Daniel Thompson
Coffee:
Caravan Market Blend/Dumerso Yirgacheffe Ethiopia
Drink Name:
Caravan White Russian
Description of Drink:
Caravan take on a classic white Russian, using Sacred Vodka, Caravan Espresso, Caravan Bitters, sugar and Northiam Dairy milk. |
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Name of Barista(s):
Matthias Suchert Hoi Chi Ng Honson Choi Mabel Li Alexandros Mykoniatis
Drink Name:
Coffeenade
Description of Drink:
Coffeenade is a continued series of experiments deconstructing coffee, focuings on milk. Coming Soon Coffee will demonstrate how the texture and taste of milk will change with gaseous processing. In combination with the chosen beans. It will show a refreshing acidicity with a sparkling sensation as well being sweet, creamily smooth, even as a cold drink.
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Name of Barista(s):
Courtney Snowdon & Rory Lloyd
Coffee:
Ozone espresso blend
Drink Name:
Stir me, Sip me
Description of Drink:
Condensed milk & amaretto blend topped with iced espresso |
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Name of Barista(s):
Edy Piro, Callum Hale Thomson, Benjemyn Deyn, Lucien Trapanese
Coffee:
Terrone Ciclista Blend
Drink Name:
Toretto
Description of Drink:
Torretto is our take on an italian classic: the caffè corretto. We'll brew our Ciclista espresso blend and combine it with a secret ingredient and mix of spices to create an exclusive drink. Terrone + Corretto =TORRETO !
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Name of Barista(s):
Isa Verschraegen and Elyse Bouvier
Coffee:
Workshop Cult of Done espresso
Drink Name:
E&T
Description of Drink:
Espresso and tonic. YUM! |
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Name of Barista(s):
Ivanka, Damian, Peter, Sue & Michelangelo
Coffee:
Panaman Naturally Prossesed
Drink Name:
Strawberry Fields
Description of Drink:
A drink made with Panaman Naturally Prossesed coffee, ice, milk, vanilla custard and strawberry coulis. |
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