E-Portfolio

Over the course of the semester, I've done some cool things in my MCOM 63 class (like this blog). I want to share them with you, so just click below.

• My banner this blog.
• My graduation brochure.
• My coffee house website.

I learned a bunch, but definitely still need some work. :p

WBC: and the winner is ...

The time has come, and it is time for the finalists to be announced. Here are the results along with their final points and footage of their performance.

6th: Attila Molnar of Hungary (535.5)
5th: Lee Jong Hoon of Korea (542)
4th: Colin Harmon of Ireland (72)
3rd: Michael Phillips of the United States of America (618.5)
2nd: Sammy Piccolo of Canada (619.5)

... and the 2009 World Barista Champion is














Gwilym Davies of the United Kingdom (623)

Announcer Nick Cho: "How do you feel?"
Davies: "Puzzled."

WBC Finalists!

I recorded the announcements, but I guess I accidently deleted it from my camera :(
But I'll get them tomorrow!

The six finalists to compete for the crown tomorrow are:

1. Attila Molnar (Hungary)
2. Gwilym Davies (United Kingdom)
3. Sammy Piccolo (Canada)
4. Michael Phillips (United States)
5. Colin Harmon (Ireland)
6. Lee Jong Hoon (Republic of Korea)

Good job to everyone who competed, and good luck to the finalists.

Toon in to the competition tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The winner will be anounced at 12:30.

Phillips at the WBC

Good luck to him! Here's how his round went.

Finalists will be announced at 2 p.m.
I'm feeling anxoius!

Slayer Espresso Machine

Slayer Espresso is making a debut of their espresso machine in Atlanta at the WBC, and it has gotten people fired up!



Courtesy of
Slayer Espresso








As far as design goes, it has similar features the the Synesso Cyncra with its levers for each group and steam wand (rather than buttons or knobs), except this one is much newer and modern looking.

You can read more about the Slayer at the WBC here, or check out the official Slayer blog. They have a really interesting article about why they decided to pursue making a new machine when there are already top notch ones out there like Synesso and La Marzocco, and how they could compete with them. Here's the link to that.

See the Slayer in action!

Joel Pulling Shots On His Slayer from Slayer Espresso on Vimeo.

Mike Phillips on NPR

US Barista Champion Mike Phillips was interviewed on NPR Tuesday morning. He talks about the competition and his signature beverage. Listen here.

He is scheduled to compete for round one on Saturday just after 10 am PST. Remember, you can tune into it live at the WBC site! Cheer on the US!

World Barista Championship

Today marks the first day of the 2009 World Barista Competition! You can watch the event live at the WBC website. Check out preformances from competitors all over the world. You can also check out the WBC blog for more info about each competitor and their signature drinks.