“When I was asked to participate as a barista for this year’s Natvia Golden Bean, the thought of being able to work with 1300 roasted coffees from around the country coupled with the industry’s best people, I pretty much couldn’t pack my bag fast enough. I had my thoughts about what the event would be […]

“The 2013 Golden Bean roasting competition rose to new heights yet again. It is an event that I greatly look forward to each year. To have your coffee appraised, judged and awarded by your peers is a truly rewarding and educational experience. To be able to meet and talk with so many coffee roasters and […]

“There is a place where anticipation hangs in the air under a cloud of coffee. Baristas will sweat caffeine in order to reach a common goal. Who will win this year’s Golden Bean Roasters award? I am very honoured to have participated in this event for the second year in a row. As a barista […]

“Coming from WA, we saw The Golden Bean as an opportunity to meet all sorts of industry people from all over the country, have some fun and judge some awesomely roasted and brewed coffee. The event didn’t disappoint! 1300+ coffee’s entered and only a week to judge them all, lucky the crew at Cafe Culture […]

“It was an absolute pleasure to be involved in such a well-organised event. The team effort by Café Culture / Golden Bean was flawless and the baristas did an amazing job. The greatest part for us was to take all the feedback given by coffee roasters along with photographs, some medals and stories then sharing […]