For the next two days, Huw and I will be visiting each and every exhibitor - to say hello - at the coffeena International Coffee Fair, in Cologne, Germany (26-28 June 2009).

coffeena is the world’s only trade fair to serve the needs of the coffee market in its entirety. This means it focuses equally on coffee cultivation and processing, technology for coffee preparation and accessories and supplemental product ranges in the catering and household segments. Coffee is much more than a luxury drink. Coffee is a lifestyle … we can’t argue with that!!

In 2009, the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) is using coffeena as the venue for its SCAE Wonderful World of Coffee, which takes place every year. A highlight of the trade fair is the Coffee World Championships, where the most skilled professionals from many countries battle it out for the coveted, highly prestigious title of SCAE World Champion. Four exciting competitions are being held: 

• World Latte Art Championship
• World Cup Tasters Championship
• World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship
• World Cezve/Ibrik Championship

We look forward to reporting on all of these competitions, and the rest of the Fair on our return to the office.

If you are attending the Fair, and would like to meet us to learn more about BestCuppa, please call by at the Press Room and leave us a message. Alternatively, SMS 0044 7932 986699 or emailtracey@bestcuppaintown.com.

For everyone attending - have a great Fair!