Patrik Rolf
World Barista Championship 2022 · Melbourne, Australia · Sweden
Patrik Rolf's performance at the WBC 2022 focused on engaging the judges in a game of 'Guess the Varietal,' emphasizing the exploration of coffee varietals through blind tasting. He used two distinct coffees from Esmeralda Farm in Panama: a Geisha for espresso and an SL34 for milk beverages, showcasing their unique flavor profiles and the impact of terroir and processing.
Theme
Exploration of coffee varietals through interactive blind tasting.
Highlights
- · Interactive 'Guess the Varietal' game with judges, encouraging engagement and discussion.
- · Use of Shield Portafilter to enhance aromatic compounds, elevating the espresso experience.
- · Custom lactase enzyme treatment for milk, breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose for enhanced sweetness.
- · Signature drink featuring tonka bean and lime peel syrup, creating unique flavor notes of red cherry cola.
- · Use of thermomixer for precise flavor extraction in signature drink, balancing sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.
- · Espresso roasted with a total development time of two minutes, enhancing body and texture.
- · Presentation of flavor notes in espresso reminiscent of aged champagne, with a sparkling mineral quality.
Performance Breakdown
Espresso Course
Geisha
- Dose
- 19g in, 42g out
- Roast
- Roasted two weeks ago with a total development time of two minutes
- Preparation
- Stir espresso five times between sips
Flavor Descriptors
Tactile / Mouthfeel
Evaluate crema before tasting, stir five times between sips
Milk Beverage Course
SL34
- Milk
- 4% fat, unhomogenized, lactase enzyme treated
- Dose
- 20g espresso, 80g milk
- Ratio
- 1:4
- Steam Temp
- 50°C
- Milk Prep
- Lactase enzyme added 24 hours prior to break down lactose
Flavor Descriptors
Tactile / Mouthfeel
Enjoy the enhanced sweetness from lactase-treated milk
Signature Beverage Course
Geisha
- Served
- Cold
- Concept
- Exploring the Geisha varietal's flavor potential through innovative ingredient combinations
Ingredients & Layers
Tonka bean syrup
Made with tonka beans and lime peel
Glucose powder
Added to enhance sweetness
Ice
Added to chill and dilute
Flavor Descriptors
Served chilled, aerated for texture
Equipment
Full Transcript
Welcome. Today, we're going to play a game together, and the name of that game is "Guess the Varietal." If you have a look at the cards in front of you, you will kind of know what to do. I'm going to team you up in two pairs. You're one team, and you're one team. Together, I want to see if you can figure out which two varietals I'm serving you here today. That's right, I won't be telling you until that very final serving.
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