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A little cup auction
So, most people who’ve been keeping tabs on the whole WBC thing know I used two different single estates - Herbazu in Costa Rica and Gethumbwini in Kenya. Before I left for Tokyo I was rooting around for bits and pieces and came across a couple of cups from Ancap. I have no idea how limited they are, but the set of 6 each has a different producing origin portrayed on the outside. Of the six one happened to be Costa Rica and another Kenya so I wrapped them up and stuffed them in amongst my hundred weight of kit and took them along.
The champions from Kenya and Costa Rica were both great and whilst I was running around like an eejit Anette very calmly spoke to them and asked them each to sign their respective cups. So rather than hoarding I thought I’d share the love - sort of.
I figured the easiest way to do this would be a silent auction. All money will go directly to CoffeeKids and if you want to bid then just use a contact form with your bid and which cup you want in it. Maybe no one will be bid and you’ll get a bargain. I will ship anywhere in the world from my own pocket. I’ll give this a couple of weeks - will clarify once I’ve worked out where I’ll be when.
So please - bid!
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eejit?
Excellent plan.
Always good to see something going back to origins.
CoffeeSnobs in Australia now have the ‘Fair Crack’ fund for donations with a levy of 50 cents on each kilo of green beans to feed the fund. In Perth the local specialty coffee roasters and cafe have been very active supporters of fundraising efforts for the Autism Association and other kid’s causes.
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[…] 11:16 am Filed under: Coffee World Barista Champion and fellow blogger James Hoffmann is having a silent auction. This is James’ first venture after winning the WBC and it’s for a great cause. All […]
Thats why you deserve to be a champion, and thats how champion should behave and be our (other baristas) picture in the world. professional, humble, willing to help, willing to teach, willing to learn…thanks James for all…a true hero of 2007. World, hold on!
Eejit = idiot
see http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=eejit
James, congratulations on your win and we hope to still see you around HB. Another nice way for you to give back to the community, thanks!
How about u sign a cup and bit it as well?!
Ive been a silent reader of ur blog for months….Congrats Again Jim!!! :o)
ops… Bid!
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I agree with Cris. You, the WBC 2007 champ should sign a few cups and have us bid for them.