Buenos Aires Coffee Festival 2018
The 2018 edition of the Buenos Aires Coffee Festival (FECA) will be held on Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th at Plaza República del Perú (Av. Figueroa Alcorta & Salguero), from 10 am to 8 pm, with free access to the public.
The Festival will feature a sector with 25 stalls from the best Notable Cafes of Buenos Aires, as well as other modern and traditional cafes, all with options to taste their best coffees; a Market to purchase grains to take home; and 8 food trucks with different gastronomic offers for lunch or sweet pastries to enjoy with your coffee.
At the Auditorium visitors will be able to attend a series of talks and workshops (all in Spanish):
Saturday 19
10.30 am: Identity of the Notable Bars as a tourist and cultural product.
11.30 am: The Italian espresso. The tradition of espresso and the Italian imprint in the local cafes.
12.30 pm: Sustainability in the process of coffee production.
1.30 pm: Introduction to roasting and the differences according to the origin and variety.
2.30 pm to 4.3 pm: Workshops: • Author coffee • Latte Art • Tastings
5.00 pm: The success of coffee in the social media.
5.30 pm: Tango Class
7.00 pm: Music Show by Punto Caramelo
Sunday 20
11.00 am: Why is coffee good for us? Nutritional contents.
12.00 pm: The boom of cold coffee. Class by baristas
1.00 pm: The ABC of the coffee at home. Tips for conservation, preparation and home methods.
2.30 pm to 4.3 pm: Workshops: • Cocktails and coffee • How to order? Difference between cortado, macchiato, flat white and cappuccino • Three ways of being a barista at home.
4.30 pm: Theater play
6.00 pm: The dilemma of espresso. The customs of the porteños versus the correct preparation.
7.00 pm: Music Show by Punto Caramelo
The Festival may be suspended in case of rain.
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