{"id":53263,"date":"2025-03-19T12:41:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blindcoffeeroasters.com\/?p=53263"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:24:00","slug":"we-won-our-very-first-international-medal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindcoffeeroasters.com\/bcr\/we-won-our-very-first-international-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"A Successful Competition and Our Very First International Medal!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve competed in our regional Golden Bean<\/a> roasting competition<\/a> for years<\/a>. Last fall, you may remember, we earned our first gold medal<\/a>, and that gained us entry to the Golden Bean World Series<\/a>.\u00a0 Tim went to Antigua, Guatemala in February for our first ever World Series, and he brought his A Game.\u00a0 He entered an amazing coffee that we called G\u00e2teau \u00e0la Cannelle because it reminds us of cinnamon cake.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

G\u00e2teau \u00e0la Cannelle is a honey double anaerobic co-fermentation process.\u00a0 First, the farmers place the coffee cherries into sealed fermentation tanks for 50 hours.\u00a0 Then they depulp the coffee and ferment again with a blend of spices for another 50 hours.\u00a0 While it ferments, CO2 pressure builds up and the sugars and spice flavors are forced into the coffee bean.\u00a0 Finally, they dry the beans just like the washed process.<\/p>\n

Day 1<\/h4>\n

After landing in Guatemala City, Tim went on the winding mountain roads to Antigua.\u00a0 The reception at Tim’s hotel was lovely with complementary drinks and a warm welcome.\u00a0 It was at dinner that night when Tim got to connect with some of the best roasters in the world.\u00a0 They talked about their craft, finding common ground.\u00a0 Through these conversations with the top coffee roasters, Tim felt like he had finally gone from fan boy to an equal.<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 2<\/h4>\n

On day 2, the competition began.\u00a0 At Golden Bean, the competitors are also the judges.\u00a0 They judge the coffees blind (we’re good at this part!) based on 4 categories:\u00a0 sweetness, acidity, body, and taste balance.\u00a0 All 60 people randomly selected a partner and worked in pairs to judge the coffees.\u00a0 Tim partnered with his new friend, Rahim from Compass Coffee Roasters in Vancouver, WA, and they got to work trying the coffees.<\/p>\n

The first division was the milk category (lattes).\u00a0 While judging this division, everyone learned that Guatemalan milk is a little different than they are used to.\u00a0 It’s pasteurized differently, and many of the judges found the flavor of the milk tended to overpower the flavor of the coffee, making judging more complicated.\u00a0 Following the milk division, they began judging pour overs.<\/p>\n

\"Cup<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 3<\/h4>\n

The next day involved more judging, finishing the pour over category and starting espresso.\u00a0 Tim paired up with Brian from Lamppost Coffee of Austin, Texas.\u00a0 Following the judging, they held the awards ceremony.<\/p>\n

The ceremony took place in the Catedr\u00e1l de San Jos\u00e9.\u00a0 It began with a fancy dinner of Guatemalan foods.\u00a0 Tim enjoyed the camaraderie and support shared among the roasters.\u00a0 And then the awards began.\u00a0 We are so proud to say that G\u00e2teau \u00e0la Cannelle earned a bronze in espresso at the Golden Bean World Series 2025!\u00a0 Tim remembers being stunned to hear his name called, and the rest of the night was a blur.\u00a0 We are so proud of Tim for winning a freaking bronze in espresso!<\/p>\n

\"Golden<\/a><\/p>\n

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Day 4<\/h4>\n

The last day of the trip was Tim’s birthday, which he spent drinking coffee in cafes with his new friends.<\/p>\n

We’re so pleased with how G\u00e2teau \u00e0la Cannelle performed.\u00a0\u00a0This coffee is one of the top 15 espressos in the world.\u00a0 Are you\u00a0ready to give it a try?\u00a0\u00a0We only have a limited supply, so pick up\u00a0G\u00e2teau \u00e0la Cannelle<\/span>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n

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