TRIESTESPRESSO EXPO

TRIESTESPRESSO EXPO

Oct 26, 2024 | ITALY, ITALY

Triestespresso Expo, now in its eleventh edition, is taking place these days: 24 – 25 and 26 October under the banner of Where the world meets in a cup.

It is the world of coffee and much more.

I got in touch with the president of the Trieste Coffee Association a fortnight ago about the hypothesis of an increase in the price of espresso, and as part of our chat we also talked about the event.

Arianna Mingardi 

explained to me the intention of enhancing blends, promoting research, spreading quality, making an effective and immediate comparison: wine.

Nobody discusses the price of wine because it is clear to everyone the value of the work that goes through all the stages to obtain the product.

Wine has well-marked and distinct diversifications, connoted to the territory and also to tradition.

Will this also be the case for coffee?

Away from Trieste, it seems that this is precisely the trend: in the discussion that originated from the interesting exchange of comments, in particular Valy of MyPersonalBlog pointed out various points such as Aprilia Due or Stazione Termini in Rome that offer special coffees.

Do you have the chance to drink speciality coffees in your local cafès as well?

There will be tastings at Triestespresso Expo.

Planned for today are:
World Latte Art Grading Battle Championship (WLAGS):
at Workshops and Events Area, Hall 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Baristas from all over the world will showcase their creativity and technical skills, competing to create intricate and artistic designs in coffee foam.

Moka Contest:
at Hall 27 from 15:00 to 17:00
Coffee lovers will compete in a contest using the iconic moka pot to brew their best cup of coffee, with participants judged on taste and technique.

Very entertaining, don’t you think?

Yesterday was the Championship Capo in B

You remember, don’t you? I had already told you about the Capo in B. 

The second day of Triestespresso Expo also hosted a special workshop dedicated to Turkey  which has been chosen as the host country for 2024: ‘Opportunities from around the world: the coffee market in Turkey – Current situation and development.’

So a decidedly international imprint to weave new opportunities for an area that is strongly characterised by the whole coffee chain.

Are you going to visit Trieste?

KEEP CALM AND … ROLLER SKATING!

KEEP CALM AND … ROLLER SKATING!

Apr 20, 2022 | SPORT, WHO CARES

Keep calm and… roller skating!
Yes: this time the keep calm is on wheels!

And it’s not the rusty ones I’m missing, luckily for you.

But not even the wheels of the experiments that Eleonora and I recently, by a curious coincidence, we told each other in these comments. 

Keep Calm wheels are spectacular and belong to the Victoria Alba Asd skating quartet.

Victoria Alba is an association of about 100 members, ranging from 5-year-olds to adults who are passionate about skating. They train in Alba in the province of Cuneo and participate in events and competitions at the provincial, regional and national level.

I got to know Victoria Alba after participating in the Fisr regional championship in Novara where the Keep Calm girls got fifth place in the National Division Quartets category with an exhibition inspired by the film “The greatest showman” … just to stay on the musical theme. 

Their names are Benedetta, Michela, Sara and Sophie and they are between 14 and 16 years old.

Obviously I could not contact them to ask how the choice of the name Keep Calm was born.

Here is their answer:
The choice of this name did not happen by chance, on the contrary, as we know the translation of this short construct is “stay calm.” We as a team have decided to make it personal, reminding us that we have all the skills to face our seasonal competitions head-on, without being overwhelmed by uncertainty or inner turmoil. Because after all we ourselves have decided to undertake this path which in a certain sense has helped us to mature and grow as people who are in control of themselves.

I would say that they have very clear ideas and that they deserve my sincere applause.

Come on girls! My cheering is all for you!

In case you want to follow the Keep Calm quartet, as well as the other athletes, you can find them both on the Facebook page and on the Instagram profile. 

Have you ever tried to skate?

I am sure you will tell me fantastic performances.

The roller skates with which I completely “grated” my forearm in second grade were more or less like the ones in this photo.

Don’t laugh too much though!

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