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Origin Coffee Wins Award

BP New Zealand Coffee Festival and Awards 2004 in Taupo.

Teams of judges led by the Chairman of the World Barista Championships, Instaurator, judged five categories of freshly roasted coffee - espresso, plunger, flat white, organic, and decaffeinated.

Competition tasting was performed by blind tasting using International benchmarks.

For example, Espresso judging looked at sweetness, aroma on the palate, fragrance and balance between the body, the acidity and overall flavour.

The Instaurator said he was impressed with the quality of New Zealand judges with their diligence, professionalism and confidence in their tasting.

Cafe Magazine Publisher and Coffee Festival Director Michael Guy says it's exciting to see for the very first time so many people in one place to celebrate and recognise coffee.

It's attracted the public, cafe owners, baristas, coffee roasters and suppliers for the cafe industry.

Mr Guy said this year's response had been so good that they were already planning for next year.