Five Senses Coffee Blog

Barista boys from Bali hit Perth!

Hi Folks,

As part of our ongoing commitment to the coffee scene in Bali we are sponsoring two talented young baristas,  Komang and Gede (seen in full traditional dress in the attached picture)  to an intensive week’s training in Perth. The boys don’t have brilliant English but make up for it with lots of enthusiasm and natural ability.

As a coincidence our shipment of coffee from Bali is due to land in Perth tomorrow. After three years and many visits to Bali  we are confident this shipment will be the breakthrough. Can’t wait to cup it!

In other Bali news, our friends Josh and Charlie are working away at their new cafe project in Seminyak due to open in late January. Their goal is to totally redefine what’s considered good coffee in Bali and have purchased a Synesso, Mazzer etc.  Ironically  great coffee is very rare so close to a coffee growing region. The overused “bean to cup” saying is definitely very valid here with the coffee coming from Kintamani about 80 kms away.

Stay tuned for more updates as the boys grind, tamp and smile their way through a busy week in Perth.

All kinds of luck – Shaughan