2012 Sponsors
Qualified Espresso Machine
Nuova Simonelli
75 years of espresso coffee machines in 109 countries in the world through constant product and process innovation and continuous research in the field of technology. Nuova Simonelli, WBC official espresso machine sponsor, is the right partner for the barista who aims for excellence in the cup.
Qualified Grinder
Mahlkoenig
For more than 80 years MAHLKÖNIG has been the leading brand for high quality professional grinders. The MAHLKÖNIG logo stands for quality leadership and innovations. As part of our philosophy our products are developed by MAHLKÖNIG engineers and manufactured by hand. The MAHLKÖNIG know-how is used daily worldwide.
Qualified Cleaning Product
Urnex/Puro
Urnex Brands, Inc. and Puro® are the leading authorities in coffee and espresso equipment cleaning. Established in 1936, Urnex® products include liquids, tablets, powders, sanitizers, and the world’s first grinder cleaner. Puro®, a division of Urnex Brands, provides professional cleaning solutions for the professional barista. NSF, OMRI, and EPA certified.
www.urnex.com | www.purobrand.com
Qualified Water Filtration
Everpure/Pentair
Everpure, a leading foodservice industry supplier, has been manufacturing commercial water treatment products, solutions and services worldwide since 1933. Innovations such as the award winning MRS-600HE High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis System and the Claris family of filtration systems are delivering the specialty coffee solutions operators desire.
Gold
DaVinci
DaVinci Gourmet, one of the leading global suppliers of premium flavoured syrups in the Specialty Coffee market, is pleased to once again support baristas from around the world in their quest to become World Barista Champion 2012.
Gold
Barista Party Sponsor
Natvia
Natvia is the 100% NATURAL, LOW CALORIE sweetener seducing palettes with a premium blend of naturally sweet ingredients. Containing NO ASPARTAME OR SACCHARIN, Natvia is a healthy alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar. Natvia’s perfectly sweet and clean taste has been blended to perfectly complement coffee. Natvia is the café and coffee industry’s choice when it comes to low calorie, natural sweeteners. Visit www.natvia.com.au
Bronze
Monin
As a proud supporter of professional baristas in 120 countries worldwide, Monin Gourmet Flavorings is once again thrilled to be a WBC sponsor. Monin offers the finest syrups and sauces available to the specialty coffee market ensuring ultimate taste and ultimate creativity for baristas around the world.
Bronze
WBC Espresso Bar Sponsor
Daterra
Daterra means “from the earth” in portuguese, and it is from there – the earth – that we cultivate with respect to the environment, techonolgy and good people, high quality green coffee beans to be exported and consumed all over the globe.
Origin Trip Sponsor
Café Imports
Café Imports felt like this program was incredibly important for baristas because it allows them to take their enthusiasm for coffee and apply it in furthering their coffee education on the ground at Origin. Café Imports has made a serious commitment to the development of Barista education this year because education is our core value, and quite frankly we believe baristas are the future of our industry. We know the power that an origin trip can have for coffee professionals, and if we can even be a small part in helping someone connect the dots by experiencing coffee at origin, we know this program is a success. We are energized by the momentum the Barista community has right now, and love the opportunity to be a part of it!
Medallion
Hario
HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.
Medallion
WBC Brew Bar Sponsor
Marco
Marco Beverage Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures the finest hot water delivery systems for commercial brewing of tea and coffee. We work directly with our customers to deliver specific machines for specific solutions, marrying technological and brewing excellence within the Marco range of products, striving to meet user needs.
