On May 17th, the first International Spring Water Coffee Carnival in Jinan continued to be hot at Guangzhi Lane South Square in the city center. At the scene, the reporter saw a continuous stream of citizens and tourists coming to taste coffee, and coffee enthusiasts crowded in front of each coffee stall. The misty aroma of coffee, accompanied by the smoke and fire of a century old commercial port, permeated the air of the spring city in early summer, adding a fashionable and fresh color to this historic and cultural city.
During the event, the on-site content was rich and diverse, with various highlights, continuing the previous hot atmosphere and introducing many heavyweight activities. It is reported that multiple activities were held simultaneously on site, including a coffee themed market, the World Barista Competition Jinan Branch Finals, master brewing performances, coffee cup testing sessions, international judges' sharing sessions, and spring water festival preheating, showcasing the unique charm of Jinan's coffee industry in all aspects and creating an immersive coffee event that combines taste enjoyment, visual feast, and cultural experience for citizens and tourists.
At the coffee themed market, more than 70 top national coffee brands, popular local merchants, and international specialty exhibitors gathered together. Fine coffee, specialty snacks, and cultural and creative handicrafts were arranged in a staggered manner, forming a vivid picture of street coffee. Citizens and tourists should carefully select their favorite coffee categories before stopping at the booth; Or hold a coffee cup and take photos to check in against the backdrop of the old building, immersing yourself in the unique charm of "spring water+coffee". On weekends, bringing your family here not only allows you to taste delicious coffee, but also to experience the atmosphere of the old commercial port, which is particularly pleasant, "Ms. Wang, a citizen, told reporters.
As one of the core events, the final of the Jinan branch of the World Barista Competition attracted many citizens to stop and watch. Coffee experts from all over the world competed on the same stage, showcasing their superb hand brewing and latte art. The water flowed like silk and the milk frothed like a painting, each movement showcasing their professional level, attracting applause from the audience. The master brewing performance and international judging sharing event held at the same time have allowed coffee enthusiasts to have close contact with industry experts, listen to professional coffee knowledge sharing, and gain a deeper understanding of coffee flavor and brewing techniques.