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Last Thursday was the first #TNTNW of the season. Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. hosted not only a latte art throwdown but a triangulation cupping to boot! WE HAD SOO MUCH FUN! Gravity Beer Market supplied the beer, La Marzocco kicked down some awesome swag, Barista Magazine gave a year subscription away to the winner, Espresso Parts gave out some rad demis, and The Bearded Ladies brought Dessert.. There was even a video premier of Oly Coffee’s gorgeous origin video.

Oly Coffee is really small and around 50 filled the roastery and cafe for the festivities. The latte art throwdown was held in the cafe. There was lot’s of loud music, beer drinking, dancing, OHH and beautiful pours. The triangulation cupping was a lot quieter and took place in the roastery.

Latte Art Finalists

  1. Brady MacDonald-Urban Coffee Lounge
  2. Amanda Jean Atkins-ZOKA
  3. Mollie Burdette-Sound City Coffee

*Triangulation results tomorrow.

One thing that stood out to me was the amount of people who traveled for this #TNTNW. We Olympians are proud coffee people who sometimes feel like we go unnoticed because we are book ended by Seattle and Portland. We even had a few people from as far out as Wenatchee! Stayed tuned for the next host to be announced for SCAA.

Thanks to everyone who came and showed their support for the coffee community. WE LOVE YOU.

Livin’ La Vida Zoka

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WHOA!!!!!  We had so much fun last Thursday!  Zoka was the host for the fifth installment of the TNTNW series and they did a great job!  Zoka decided to match the pot for the event and donate the money to Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission!!! There was even a DJ (Troy Whalen)!

We all had a great time and there were some awesome pours.  Zoka took the top two spots of the throwdown, Mr. Brandon Paul Weaver took 1st, Amanda Jean Atkins took 2nd and Brady McDonald took 3rd (Urban Coffee Lounge).  Thanks to everyone who attended and made this event a success!  We look forward to seeing you for this months TNT!

Bluebeard TNT Parrrty

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  Bluebeard Coffee Roasters hosted an amazing TNT October 27th.  I was super stoked to be able to attend!  Sara Z. and I got off the plane from Camp Pull-A-Shot and headed straight to Bluebeard.  Michael Elvin was nice enough to host for me and he did a great job!

  We had a solid turnout!  Bluebeard even supplied pizza and beer!  After a couple of hours of beautiful pours we had our top three: 1st:Brandon Weaver (ZOKA) 2nd: Nik Virrey (ZOKA) and 3rd Byron Betts (Valhalla). Big thanks to Bluebeard and everyone who showed up.

Cannon washes away the competition at Neptune!

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Last Thursday was the third installment of TNT NW and it was a good one.  Neptune was gracious enough to host this kickoff to the Coffee Fest weekend.  We had some great Baristas in attendance from all over.  Nicely, Lewontin and Cannon I’m looking at you!

It’s a little difficult writing re-caps of throwdowns because well people poured a lot of pretty things in cups.  What I think is worth reporting is the continual feeling of community.  We are getting Baristas behind machines they haven’t used before and they’re pouring against people they haven’t worked with.  I for one got to use the Synesso for the first time thanks to the Neptune TNT!

Big thanks to Our judges Dismas, Sara Z. and Mr. Leon.  They rocked it!  Major props to Mr. Mike Cannon for taking the first place pour against Mr. Brandon Paul Weaver(thanks Cannon).  Cannon won a lot of money and street cred.  And of course thanks to everyone who came to cheer on their favorite Barista!  Without all of your support these event would be lame.

Dude..where’s my TNT?

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YO YO YO!  The TNTNW has really taken off and we couldn’t be happier.  Metronome killed it with their back to school themed TNT and Neptune is up next for Coffee Fest week.  Thanks to everyone who has helped put these successful events together and to all the rad Baristas who have participated.  In the current issue of Fresh Cup there is a great article highlighting the TNT movement.  Let’s keep this going!

We are doing an open call for the next three hosts.  If you are interested in hosting a TNT in October, November or December you can e-mail panda@espressoparts for more info.  Thanks again for making TNT NW a success, we look forward to many many more.