Founder, Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, L.L.C.
TOPIC: How to source the best washed, honey, natural process, and anaerobic fermentation coffees
Ben will explain what it takes to produce award-winning washed, honey, natural process, and anaerobic fermentation coffees. He will explain what to look for when sourcing each processing method, and you will experience the taste of each.
Head Judge
Oceana Coffee & Certified Arabica Q Grader
I was born in Sydney in NSW but grew up in Brisbane QLD. I joined the Navy at 16, and then while still young I got out and worked in private industry, starting in Port Macquarie, NSW before returning back to Brisbane, QLD. Moving to the USA I began my coffee career shipping Australian Di Bella Coffee to the States.
Founder, Golden Bean
Managing Director, Cafe Culture International
Sean started his working life as an Electrical Fitter in the Hunter Valley mining industry before gaining a degree in OHS and Human Resource management. Along with wife Kristine he moved to the America’s, travelling across the country working in hospitality positions, predominantly in hotel management. Read More
Founder, Reg Barber Enterprises
Reg Barber has been making quality tampers at his workshop near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada for nineteen years. Through his own innovations and listening to barista’s needs he has constantly evolved his tamper designs. Read More