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Although dates are unconfirmed at this stage, Five Senses is excited to announce that the World Barista Champion for 2011, Alejandro Mendez, is coming to Australia.

Hosted by the Australian Barista Academy (ABA) and Five Senses Coffee this will be the second in a running series of ABA Masterclass events. Alejandro and his coach and boss, Federico Bolanos, will be visiting the East coast of Australia in mid-January. This is a unique opportunity for café owners, baristas and coffee enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the 2011 World Barista Champion, to hear him talk coffee, see his award winning performance and learn from his expertise.

During his workshops and presentations, Alejandro will offer insight into his journey to the World Championships, share his considerable knowledge of coffee and offer tips based on his skills as a world class barista. Coming from El Salvador, he has a unique perspective as his country transitions from being primarily a coffee producer to one with a rapidly developing coffee culture. Alejandro and his boss Federico run a chain of cafes called Viva in the capital city of San Salvador and are looking forward to their first taste of Australian coffee culture too.

This is the first time the ABA and Five Senses have hosted a World Barista Champion from a coffee producing country, and so we’re delighted to offer this unique opportunity to learn from their expertise in speciality coffee. For more information, or to book a place at one of the workshops, please contact: andy@baristaacademy.com.au.

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