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Introduction:
Barista Camp, some might wonder what exactly it is. It
is not exactly a camp, it is not exactly a school, however, it is a
space for learning and developing yourself to open up and share
what you have while also learn to open up and receive new
knowledge from others. The event of three days including pro-
fessional education, cutting-edge lectures, tastings, and loads of
fun! Barista Camp focuses on offering an opportunity to develop
and learn as a barista, in a setting that promotes sharing ideas and
experiences, and being part of a wider community - it is truly
the place for networking. Its content is uniquely educational for
all levels, even beginners. The Barista Camp of year 2015 came
through Tokyo, Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. At Barista Camp the
philosophy is: “To become unique, you have to be yourself.” This
meaning, Barista Camp is not only for getting the basic informa-
tion for coffee nor serving as a solution. Rather, it is to challenge Barista Camp at Dankoff Coffee Academy, Malaysia
everyone’s curiosity, to push limits, to bring the best skills out! Day One: When it first started, the participants did not
It is about understanding yourself and the coffee throughly. know each other. It was a little tensed for everyone who did not
Since 2009 Fritz Storm and Kentaro Maruyama with attend with a friend. This is when Fritz and Maruyama tried to
their long tight friendship, decided to integrate their knowl- ice-break everyone into the team work mode. It is to uplift the
edge to create a unique education space for baristas, roasters understanding of “synergy”. The concept is simply to motivate
and growers. If you have not heard these names: Fritz Storm and understand the importance of “sharing” to learn more. That
is the World Barista Champion 2002, and is also a notable it is a much faster way to learn than to keep the secret recipe to
coach for many WBC champions and finalists. Pairing with yourself. This is truly hard for someone who has always learned
Kentaro Maruyama; the owner of roastery and the famous and worked alone with the coffee, however, Fritz and Maruyama
Maruyama coffee shops in Japan, Board of Directors SCAJ, really opened up to everyone and so followed. Later on the day,
Board of Directors of the Cup Of Excellence (COE), and one Fernando from FNC a Colombian Coffee Plantation was discussed
of the most experienced cupper in the COE program. From the in-depth from seeds, growing process, harvest process, drying or
highest standards titles: this is a great opportunity to learn and washing process, and onto the cupping of different beans from
really get to know Fritz and Maruyama in person. Both shared different region of Colombian. Today, there were also lecture on
unforgettable amusing experiences about how they do things the Basic Brewing with Filter Drip Coffee by Ho Cheewu from
with their heart and not just by the book. Both were really BUNN. The day ended with a homey welcome barbecue party
heart-warming and extraordinary! at Dankoff Coffee Academy; where each after the long day got
to talk about other things rather than coffee and unwind.
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