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| Photos: Sam Low's latte design, and competing at the Latte Art Championships. Source: Sam Low. |
2013 was an exceptional year for him
For the New Zealand Latte Art Championship was a huge win.
He flew to the World Latte Championships in France
Armed with his favourite milk jug, a barista's lance.
Against the world's best this kiwi fought
Using all his skill and every trick he was ever taught.
Such talent got him a gig as a judge
Ah ha, now it was his turn
To make contestants shiver with a stare
At the Barista competition at NZ's Culinary Fare.
So when Sam finally opens his dream coffee shop
Don't forget to look him up, it's sure to be tops!
Food Envy gets a peek into Sam's wonderful world of coffee...
What's the difference between a good coffee and an exceptional coffee?
So many factors come in to play when talking about the difference in coffee because according to the WBC (world barista championship) guidelines "balance" is the main criteria especially in flavour which includes the acidity, sweetness, bitterness and some cases umami (savoury).The appearance of the coffee helps as well, this is where latte art plays a part as we all eat/drink with our eyes first. However at the end of the day it really depends on personal preference.
