London Coffee Festival - 12-15 April 2018

For those of my followers who live in or near London, details of the London Coffee Festival:

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The eighth London Coffee Festival is NEXT WEEKEND, troops. Whether you're a newbie, aficionado, or a self-confessed coffee geek, we've curated a programme just for you. Invite your friends and buy your tickets here (some sessions are nearly sold out, so don't hang around). We want you there to party with us IRL. For The Coffee Newbie 1/ House of Coffee Undertake the journey from bean to cup; discover raw green coffee beans and watch them roasted and brewed by the experts behind the likes of Colonna Coffee, Taylor St Baristas, Redemption Roasters and IKAWA. 2/ The School of Chocolate Cocoa lover? Hotel Chocolat’s School of Chocolate is returning, taking you from bean to bar via three bookable experiences, from The Tasting Adventure, to Coffee and Chocolate Pairing and the Rare and Vintage Masterclass. 3/ The True Artisan Café Celebrate local independent cafés as they take over La Marzocco's machines to present you with a signature drink. Sip drinks created exclusively for The Festival by a stellar line-up of cafés, and support Project Waterfall. 4/ The Launch Party Join us for Baileys Flat White Martinis and classic espresso martinis by Sandows on the Friday evening at our Espresso Martini Launch Party, headlined by breakthrough musician Youngr. For The Coffee Aficionado 1/ The Lab Get inspired and boost your knowledge at talks and workshops. Catch 'Taylors of Harrogate: But First, Flavour' with Stylist Food Writer and Saturday Kitchen star Rosie Birkett and 'Upcycled Coffee Cocktails' with Miriam Nice, Drinks Expert at BBC Good Food. This way for more. 2/ The Roastery Fire up with Union Hand-Roasted Coffee's San Franciscan roaster. Learn the art of hand-roasting from the masters themselves and sample award-winning coffees. 3/ Sensory Mixology Experience Trial and test your senses (and enjoy lots of cocktails) in a discovery-focused mixology session, led by top competitors in the coffee mixology scene at the La Cimbali bar. 4/ Latte Art Live Watch the latte art stars face-off in highly skilled throwdowns and try your hand at pouring at the debut Latte Art Karaoke. This zone is constantly in action, led by the masters behind Ozone, Almond Breeze, Allan Reeder and Modbar. For The Coffee Geek 1/ Coffee Masters 24 of the Planet Earth's best baristas are travelling from all around the world to compete in London Coffee Masters 2018. This fierce four-day competition is entertaining and inspiring, and with a prize of £5,000 on the bar, the stakes are high.  2/ The Tasting Room Discover flavour at its best in the Tasting Room; an area dedicated to the sensory experience, with bookable workshops from cold brew to tea and wine. Hurry: the sessions are selling out fast! 3/ The Niners Bar For the first time, Caravan are bringing their famous Niners series to you in the ultimate coffee bar experience. Try all nine exceptionally sourced coffees, each served in a unique way, from straight espresso, to  single origin Negronis. 4/ Innovation Tech-savvy attendees are in for a treat. Test out the Faema E71, La Marzocco's Leva and brand new Rancilio Specialty. Plus, previewing Hario's new limited edition ceramic V60 range and get your name on the list for when it drops this summer. The Royal Treatment Elevate your experience and book a VIP slot. Chill in the La Marzocco VIP suite, fill up on the barbecue at The La Marzocco Secret Garden powered by Espresso Solutions, and meet the experts at The Cupping and Roasting Factory and the teapigs Matcha Bar. DOWNLOAD THE MAGAZINE LOCATION Old Truman Brewery Brick Lane London E1 6QL FOLLOW US Twitter Facebook Instagram CONTACT Tel: +44(0)20 7841 9060 Email us © Allegra Events Ltd 2018 Allegra Events Unit 9, The Piano Works, 117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 3BX Tel: +44(0)20 7841 9060 Fax: +44(0)20 7138 2660 Registered in England No. 6754003 VAT No. GB 126 0222 63

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Early Bird Ticket prices end this Friday 23 March Taste 500 free coffees. Meet the world's best baristas. Get involved in masterclasses and watch world-class competitions. Add artisan cocktails and the coolest DJs to the mix and you've got The London Coffee Festival. Check out the latest news below and click here to get your Early Bird Tickets before midnight on Friday. What's On? The True Artisan Café Meet the artisans one-on-one at La Marzocco’s original pop-up, where top specialty cafés take over the machines to create signature drinks. Read more The Factory (VIP only) What happens before coffee hits the grinder? Explore the roasting and cupping process and delve into the life of a Q Grader with Loring.  Read more ​ Latte Art Live Latte Art Live is back, and the world's top baristas are set to pour the unimaginable with the help of the Modbar.   Expect throw downs, showcases and a lot of coffee. Read more ​ How to Brew Coffee at Work  What's in the pot? We explore four brewing devices to help you make the perfect cup al desko here! LOCATION Old Truman Brewery Brick Lane London E1 6QL FOLLOW US Twitter Facebook Instagram CONTACT Tel: +44(0)20 7841 9060 Email us © Allegra Events Ltd 2018 Allegra Events Unit 9, The Piano Works, 117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 3BX Tel: +44(0)20 7841 9060 Fax: +44(0)20 7138 2660 Registered in England No. 6754003 VAT No. GB 126 0222 63