Seoul is just around the corner, and we’ve pulled together some information on how the WBC Teams competition and Team Bar shifts work.
Each competing nation is placed in a team based on historical performance data, with each competitor giving their own individual stage routines, while supporting and working with each other off-stage. Each Team will also have a designated shift on the Team Bar, where they work together to decide on a menu, what equipment they use, and how to structure their service.
The winning team will be announced along with the WBC semi-finalists, on Friday November 10th at 5:30 PM. Along with the title of 2017 WBC Team Competition winner and a great prize, members of the winning team will also be eligible for the “wildcard” semi-finalist slot. This 16th semi-finalist position will be awarded to competitor with the highest individual score, who have not already qualified for semi-finals.
Team Bar shifts are 75 minutes long, and divided into three sections — 20 minutes where the team can taste coffee and decide on their menu, followed by 40 minutes of service time. The remaining fifteen minutes are allotted to clean up time, before the next team begins their shift.
Coffee for the Team Bar was selected by Berg Wu and roasted by Blackup Coffee. The Team Bar will also be equipped with a Victoria Arduino “Black Eagle”, as well as a selection of brewing equipment from our Brew Bar sponsors; Espresso Supply, Brewista, Acaia, Hario, Clever, Espro, Kalita, Aeropress, and Chemex. Make sure to keep an eye for the eye-catching competitor t-shirts, provided by Bean Brothers
Team Bar Sponsors
Team Bar Title Sponsor: Puqpress
Team Bar Sponsors: Bean Brothers, Blackup Coffee, Ediya Coffee
