Taiwan coffee taster wins international competition
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Publication Date：05/19/2014 Source： Taiwan Today Taiwan coffee expert Liu Pang-yu claimed top honors at the World Cup Tasters Championship May 18 in Melbourne, Australia.
Liu’s exceptional accuracy, skill and speed in distinguishing taste differences in specialty coffee saw him trump U.S. competitor Amanda Juris in the final, according to Taiwan Coffee Association.
The assessment process involved eight coffee cupping sessions. Each session comprised three cups, with two containing identical coffee. Competitors had to identify the odd cup out as quickly as possible.
Liu evaluated six sessions correctly in 3 minutes and 48 seconds, while Juris finished with five for 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
TCA Chairwoman Wu Yi-ling described Liu’s performance at the championship, which is part of the annual 2014 Melbourne International Coffee Expo, as a special one.
But in many ways, the result is hardly surprising, Wu said, adding that Liu won the TCA-sanctioned Taiwan Cup Tasters Championship with only a year’s experience under his belt.
According to Wu, Liu’s success Down Under augurs well for the success of Taiwan coffee experts representing the country at the 2014 World Brewing Championship, World Barista Championship and World Roasting Championship scheduled for June in Italy.
