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BAM_DEC 2013 -JAN 2014

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6 Cortney Kern loves: The manual brew coffee paddle by Board & Bread Barista, consultant, and social media director at Barista Maniac; Westmont, Illinois www.boardandbread.com "Board and Bread owner Emily Brock's manual brew coffee paddle is practically a work of art. There is so much craftsmanship in the design, especially how she cut and finished it to the exact measurements of a barista's hand. The coffee paddle is a huge conversation piece, but more importantly it fits perfectly between my fingers and palm, which gives me absolute control with my preferred brewing methods, Chemex and AeroPress. The Oregon black walnut looks stunning and elegant with such a smooth shiny finish, which is remarkable in my opinion." 7 Christos Loukakis loves: The Motta milk pitcher World Latte Art Champion 2011, barista, and barista trainer at Taf Coffee; Athens, Greece www.amazon.com "The best barista tool for me while I am working every day is my milk jugs, especially the Motta milk pitcher. These are the best because I can achieve the combination of the best taste quality for my coffee and the best latte art design. When I prepare excellent coffee with beautiful designs, I have the opportunity to explain the magical world of specialty coffee to my customers." 8 Wayne Oberholzer loves: The Reg Barber tamp with a C-ripple base Barista trainer at Deluxe Coffeeworks; Cape Town, South Africa www.tamperman.com "My torrid love affair with Big Bertha—more commonly known as my Reg Barber with the C-ripple base—began in the summer of 2009. While trolling the Internet, I came across whispers of this base that had everyone online all in a fuss. Ripples on a base? This crazy notion peaked my already outthere curiosity. Could this be the one? I wondered. The tamp to rule them all? But being in deep dark Africa, I could never get it shipped here. Until, like an angel from above, Sarah Robinson from Bean There Coffee Company sent an e-mail to a bunch of us baristas in South Africa and said she was visiting tamping heaven (aka the Pacific Northwest), and would anyone like one? I immediately cashed in a kidney I had kept in reserves for such occasions, and placed my order. Bertha and I have been inseparable ever since. She guided me to winning the 2012 South African Barista Championship, and helped my friend along to win the 2013 South African championship. She is the Alfred to my Batman, the Lois to my Clark. Without her, I am just some dude with my underpants on the outside trying to change the world." 9 Garold LaRue III loves: The Spork Titanium and the Skeletool Owner, roaster, barista at AVOCA Coffee Roasters; Fort Worth, Texas www.lightmyfire.com, www.leatherman.com "Always be prepared. In my pocket, I keep this pair of wonders. Fix the roaster? Got it. Take apart the Linea? Done. Cup a new crop? Delicious. Now it's time for lunch? No problem." 10 Brett Felchner loves: Mitchell & Ness hats Coffee buyer, barista trainer at BARISTA; Portland, Oregon www.mitchellandness.com "Keeping my head game fresh, Philadelphia's own Mitchell & Ness is a company focused on the rich history of our favorite professional sports and keeping the highest of quality as their own standard. We all remember the classic logos of our favorite teams when we were growing up, and now Mitchell & Ness have made it possible for us to enjoy modern fashion with an old-school twist. This bar tool may seem odd, but you'd be surprised at how many conversations I've been able to start while wearing one of these hats. Customers that I may have not thought I'd have anything in common with are often excited to talk about sports. Also, I think we'd all agree that on a morning that you're opening, you'd rather have that extra 10 minutes of sleep instead of having to do your hair." www.baristamagazine.com 73

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