hello everyone.
So it has been a long road to opening. I appreciate everyone’s patience with not having a cupping every Friday. But good news is on the horizon. We will be holding our first cupping in the new training center Friday March 12th at 10 AM. The address is 512 15th st, Charlotte, NC 28206. You can park in front of Area 15 and enter the 512 door and go all the way to the back, or park in the back and come up the stairs to our main entrance.
If you have questions or concerns or just need more directions, please feel free to call me at 704-277-3825.
I look forward to a great future with this training center. I hope to see you all soon!
Cheers,
Brent
The Counter Culture Coffee Charlotte Regional Training Center moved!
Here’s our new address:
Counter Culture Coffee
Charlotte Regional Training Center
512 15th St. #5
Charlotte, NC 28206
As we get settled in, expect more information about our weekly cupping schedule and photos and such!
Thanks,
Nathan
Chris mchale from charlotte coffee community did a great job today. He had a strong finish that went a little long, but no worries. Up next, scott satterwhite from dripolator Asheville in five minutes. Go to www.usbaristachampionship.org to watch the live stream.
What a great night!
TNT at the Coffee Garden was probably one of our best yet. We had 9 competitors throwing down head to head style. Al and Gail Besiegel shared their touching story of being on the ground during the massive earthquake in Haiti just a month ago. We managed to raise $400 for Partners in Health. Thanks to all the competitors, judges, sponsors, and especially the Besiegels for making this such a successful event. Our competitors were Kyle Mueller, Sarah Mueller, Ben Alleman, Issac Stroupe, Brady Butler, Brad Benson, Lauren Petri, Corey Gaston, and Brent Hall. We look forward to having more events in the future. So keep an eye out for more to come.
Cheers.
We are moving the new training center. Here is a pic of the beginning stages.
Hello everyone!
We will be holding the Cupping Leader’s Lab this month at our Charlotte Training Center on January 26th.
This lab is for those who wish to develop their skills as cupping leaders, participate as qualified judges in cupping events, or just take their cupping skills to the next level. Topics include a detailed review of cupping practice and etiquette, various cupping forms, aromatics in coffee using the Nez du Café set, coffee flavor perception, descriptive coffee analysis, and guidelines for leading groups of tasting professionals. This lab is required for Counter Culture Coffee Steward Certification.
Who should take this lab: Prospective Coffee Stewards, coffee professionals, and prospective cupping leaders.
Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with and able to perform the cupping ritual. Comparative Cupping Lab attendance is recommended, but not required.
To register, contact Laura Darby by emailing training@counterculturecoffee.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (919) 361-5282 or toll-free (888) 238-5282.
We hope to see you there.
cheers,
Brent
Hello…
We are regrouping for the coming year. Therefore we are taking a by-month on TNT in the Queen City in January. Look for more news for next month.
cheers,
Brent.
What a year. As the holidays come to full swing things get a little chaotic in the Charlotte area. So, I apologize for the gap in posts. I resolve to blog more, and take more photos for 2010 to keep you informed to the best of my informing abilities!
Holy City and Queen City TNT’s were awesome events this month. Queen City TNT was held at Counter Culture Coffee’s Training Center in Charlotte. The air was not working, so things started a little heated. With the comfort of some Ole Meck ale and some serious latte pouring, no one noticed it was 85 degrees. Below are just a few of the pours from the competition. 2010 should bring even better competition and pours.
Holy City TNT was held at Caviar and Bananas in Charleston, SC. 2 rounds of pours. The 1st round was free choice of cup, 2nd round had everyone pouring 6 oz lattes to even the playing field. Here are the pours!
2009 was a good year in Coffee. SCAA in Atlanta was a blast, SERJ in Charlotte broke ground on the South East Community, and now more people than ever are getting involved. 2010 will surely be a better year as we continue to grow as an industry and a community.
Happy Holidays and New Years everyone. Travel safely, and I will see you next year!
Cheers,
Brent Hall.
