Inside the Judge’s Mind - How Coffee Competitions Really Work | HENDRI KURNIAWAN!
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the judge’s table at the World Barista Championship?
In this episode of It’s Just Coffee!, hosts Rohan Cooke and Ben Bicknell sit down with Hendri Kurniawan - Jakarta Coffee Week founder, trainer of judges, and World Coffee Championship judge - to unpack the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) world of competition judging.
From the evolution of barista competitions to the myths around expensive coffees, Hendri and Ben share what it takes to be a fair, consistent, and credible judge. They dive into:
The core skills every judge needs - sensory…
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