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Tuesday 18 June 2019

Aruba is getting ready for 5th annual Barista Championship Experience

ORANJESTAD: - There is a lot
of work that goes into pre-
paring a perfect Starbucks
beverage and Starbucks
baristas know this very well.
Whether it be an espresso,
a latte, a cappuccino or
a Flat White all beverages
are handcrafted by baris-
tas that pour their passion
and pride to showcase their
skills and elevate each
beverage’s quality.

This month, 2,000 Starbucks
baristas from 16 countries
across Latin America and
the Caribbean will be par-
ticipating in National Star-
bucks Barista Champion- elevate the coffee experi- while inspiring and equip- barista since July 2012; her Curacao we’ll have Juan
ship competitions, which ence as the passion that ping them to be leaders favorite drink is the Chai Daniel Cerallo Valdez.
first stage takes place in is poured into every bev- in coffee craft and cus- Latte with vanilla. Also, Juan is a barista since April
their respective stores, then erage is unquestionable,” tomer connections at their Reginald Janga represent- 2018; his favorite drink is the
within their district and fi- emphasized Ricardo Rico stores. The champions will ing Starbucks Marketplace. Vanilla Flat White. And, No-
nally at National level. Ul- vp and general manager also have the opportunity Reginald is a barista since renis Overman. Norenis is a
timately, 11 champions – Latin America & Caribbe- to experience firsthand the 2012; his favorite drink is barista since June 2017; her
representing the best of the an at Starbucks. “We have entire coffee journey- from the Cold Brew White Mo- favorite drink is the White
best – from Starbucks LA- young leaders who are planting a coffee tree at cha with half & half. And, Chocolate Mocha.
TAM (Latin America) have passionately sharing their the Pablo Aco coffee farm, Marlene Erwich represent-
the opportunity to share story with others over cof- to perfecting their barista ing Starbucks Marriott. Starbucks Aruba & Cura-
their passion for quality and fee— they will mark the dif- skills showcasing their latte Marlene is a barista since cao would like to invite
barista craft at the 5th an- ference in their countries as art. August 2018, her favorite you to be part of this year
nual Barista Championship they all have dreams and drink is flat white. Last but final Barista Championship
Experience, this year held are enthusiastically look- Get to know the 2019 Star- not least, Govan Quan- where Aruba & Curacao
in Costa Rica ing on how to make them bucks Aruba & Curacao dus representing Starbucks barista winner will com-
come true”. Barista Champions. From Paseo Herencia. Govan is a pete among each other
“Starbucks Partners are Aruba, Mistika Moncion barista since 2016; his favor- on Wednesday June 19th
the igniters of human con- The week-long event will be Cork representing Star- ite drink is Vanilla/ hazelnut at Starbucks Renaissance
nection that continues to celebrating the champions bucks Mall. Mistika is a 3 Ristretto shot latte. From Mall as of 10 am. q

Watch Out For Blue Crab Migration near Savaneta

They added a new bright yellow road sign with
“Land Crab Crossing” to remind people to be
cautious while driving on the highway on Pos
Chiquito with blue crabs. Blue crabs in Aruba
are found plenty near the beach areas, espe-
cially in Pos Chiquito, because of the amount of
mangroves. They are known to dig holes deep
in the beach sand in seek of humidity.

The diet of blue crabs consists of decomposed
trees, insects, scorpions and rest of dead ani-
mals.

Nesting season for blue crabs is between June
& July.

Why protect blue crabs?
Because they are of high value for the ecology
SAVANETA — The department of nature & envi- of the mangroves. Conserving the blue crabs
ronment in Aruba are urging motorists to watch are crucial for the preservation of mangroves.
out for blue crabs crossing the road in Pos Chiq- Watch out for crossing blue crabs on the high-
uito to make their way to the ocean. way near Pos Chiquito & Santo Largo.q