2013 WBC
IN PHOTOS
Photos by Rick Forrestal and Kenneth R. Olson
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) may only be two years old, but
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attendees, and the competition it attracts—it was just announced that MICE will host the
World Latte Art Championship, the World Coffee In Good Spirits Championship, and
the World Cup Tasters Championship in 2014. The 2013 MICE event was a star-studded
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blithe. Of course, the competitions were serious business, but even the baristas found
moments to relax and enjoy this cheery event.
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