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Costa coffee masters handcraft it with their heart

ON October 15, Costa organized the first Costa Handcrafted Festival at Jing’An Kerry Center that included Costa 2016 “Barista of the Year” China Final and the first China Latte Art Competition.

There were eight finalists vying for the Costa 2016 “Barista of the Year” China title. After a series of professional coffee-making contests, Lim Zhang, from Costa Guangzhou Youhe Outlet, won the competition. Lim was the only female competitor to reach the finals. Her creative drink also won her another title: “the Best Creative Drink.” On January 27 next year, she will fly to London and compete with other champions from each Costa business unit all over the world.

For the first China Latte Art Competition, three latte art masters used their magical skills to create a world of foam. Karman Huang, from Costa Shenzhen Airport Arrival outlet, won the “Best Latte Artist.”

Different from other franchises, Costa emphasizes on the concept of “Crafted with Heart” and its baristas use their hands instead of the machine to make every cup of coffee.

At the coffee workshop, Costa coffee masters gave lessons to coffee lovers, enriching them with coffee knowledge and showing them the technique of a cup of hand-made coffee. Participants enjoyed the Famous 5 for free. They also learnt the skill of making a cup of classic coffee. Young kids took part in coffee painting.

During the festival, there were also workshops on woodcraft and paper art. Participants got the rare opportunity to experience the craftsmanship in the fast-pace world today.

Young musicians also used special wooden boxes to perform percussion music on the site as festival ended on a high.

Founded in 1971 in Old Paradise Street in England, Costa Coffee boasts more than 3,000 outlets all over the world. Bruno Costa and Sergio Costa created a unique Costa coffee blend — Mocha Italia Blend.

Whether you are in London, Paris, Shanghai or Singapore, you are welcome to visit its outlets and enjoy coffee and snacks.




 

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