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2017 ASCA Australian Barista Champion Hugh Kelly on the value of competitions

Over the last few years, the value of barista competitions has been questioned. Online coffee personalities have criticised the competition for being outdated, unfair to those unable to source more exclusive coffees, and for not being a true representation of barista technique.
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Hugh Kelly of Ona Coffee wins Australian Barista Championship

Hugh of Ona Coffee is only the second Australian to win the prestigious title consecutively since Paul Basset.
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Ona Coffee’s Isaac Kim to compete in Coffee Masters NYC

The 16 finalists to compete in Coffee Masters New York City 2016 have been revealed. Announced on 25 July, Isaac Kim of Canberra’s Ona Coffee will represent Australia in the international competition, taking place from 16 to 18 September.
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Ona Coffee’s Hugh Kelly into WBC Semi Final

Hugh placed third leading into next round. He used a Castillo variety to show the judges its potential, and presented a new processing method.
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Hugh Kelly, Devin Loong and Georgina Lumb set to shine in Dublin

Ona Coffee Head Barista Trainer Hugh Kelly has arrived in Dublin, Ireland and is ready to represent Australia in the 2016 World Barista Championship (WBC). The competition is taking place at World of Coffee from 23 – 25 June. Ona Coffee Founder and 2015 WBC winner Sasa Sestic will soon hand over the crown to a new world champion, and he’s hoping it’s fellow Ona Coffee star Hugh.
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