Wish List Gifts 2007 - Prize Winners

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Happy Holidays from Home-Barista.com and the site sponsors!

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First of all, Team HB and the site sponsors would like to wish you a happy holiday season filled with friends, family, and fine espresso! To make your holiday season a little brighter, they've joined together to create this contest and holiday discount coupon giveaway.

UPDATED 12/11/07: The contest is over! Congratulations to the Holiday Gift winners!
Dan Kehn

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Sponsor Contact Information Holiday Gifts
  • http://www.1st-line.com

    Mazzer Mini P - silver and shiny! 1st-line says "We don't just vow excellent service, we deliver it!" and they sure have brought the goods for HB members. Thank you Jim and 1st-line equipment for your exceptional support of the Holiday Wish List!
  • http://www.chriscoffee.com

    MCI Black Doserless Espresso Grinder by Nuova Simonelli. Chris' Coffee Service is a family owned, private business serving the espresso loving community for 30 years. Check out the online forums and you'll believe that they truly live their motto, "Quality & Service, Second to None"
  • http://www.counterculturecoffee.com

    The "In Search of the Perfect Cup" DVD plus six months of free espresso (1 bag per month of your choice). Guided by its strong commitments to quality, sustainability, and coffee education, Counter Culture Coffee works side by side with talented, dedicated farmers to produce authentic, delicious representations of the world's most treasured coffee traditions.
  • http://www.eccocaffe.com

    Six month membership to ECCO EXPERIMENTAL ESPRESSO CLUB. A $115 dollar value. Over the 6 months of membership , the winning recipient will receive 3 pounds of award winning Ecco Reserve Espresso as well as 3 pounds of innovative and exemplary espressos. Of course, Ecco will be picking up all shipping charges.
  • http://www.espressoparts.com

    The Ultimate Barista Tool Kit. A standard tamper of choice, including the Hybrid Barismo, Bumper Knockbox, Bumper Portafilter Rest and "Training with the Champions" DVD (read review). Espressopart's dedicated staff include some of the most creative, knowledgeable and helpful people in the trade today. They only want to sell you exactly what it is that you need based on your specific needs, wants and desires. And everyone knows you want a Barismo Hybrid tamper, don't you.
  • http://www.greatinfusions.com

    Behmor 1600 #1 Coffee Roaster. Great Infusions Co. is an importer & distributor of espresso cups espresso machines and barista gear for home users and cafe's, restaurants & catering companies. They've also got a slick demo showroom if you're near Santa Cruz!
  • http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com

    One Six Month Subscription to our Roaster's Choice Program. Intelligentsia Coffee Roasters is HB's official espresso provider and loyal supporter of events like EspressoFest, SwagFest and of course this contest. Intelligentsia also happens to be home of Matt Riddle, 2006 US Barista Champion. Their business philosophy is that "compassionate treatment of people and the environment inevitably yields higher quality."
  • http://www.klatchroasting.com

    Free 12 pounds of our award winning espresso! Two pounds per month for six months to include all our espressos:

    Klatch Espresso: The one that started it all with a victory for Heather as the 2003 US Barista Championships
    Belle Espresso: 94 points and highest espresso rating by Ken Davids
    US Championship Blend: Used to win the 2007 US Barista Championships
    WBC Espresso: The one awarded Best Espresso in the World in Tokyo at the 2007 World Barista Championships.

    Contact Mike at Klatch Roasting with your HB redemption code.
  • http://www.olympiacoffee.com

    Receive two pounds quarterly with free shipping and 1 half pound bag of our Nicaraguan COE #4 Las Termopilas and 1 half pound bag of our Bolivian COE #12 Chicaloma - Martin Huanca! Olympia Coffee Roasting Company is a small batch artisan roaster, located in Olympia, Washington, offering a full line of exceptional quality organic coffees from around the world. Some of the good people you know and love at espressoparts.com are co-owners of Olympia Coffee.
  • http://www.paradiseroasters.com

    A Six Month Espresso Passport + Paradise Roasters demitasse and saucer. You will enjoy only the best of the best coffees. Coffees that were picked ripe and handled with lots of loving care. Coffees that are more than just free from defect and with good structure; coffees that are distinctive. Good enough isn't good enough in Paradise.
  • http://www.ptscoffee.com

    Combination for a Beautiful Life - PT's Coffee Roasting Co. presents a winning combination: La Bella Vita Espresso and a Baratza Maestro Plus conical burr grinder. The winner will receive the grinder as well as a pound of our signature espresso blend a month for one year. PT's Coffee Roasting Co is a quality-oriented wholesale/retail specialty roaster with a wide and refined selection of coffee blends and origins. The PT's motto is "without the love, it's just coffee."
  • http://www.vanelis.com

    Macap M4 Stepless Chrome Grinder. Vaneli's Inc. is a direct importer and distributer of espresso machines, grinders and accessories as well as a small batch handcrafted coffee roastery specializing in unique Single Origin coffees and fine espresso blends. If you are in the Sacramento area, please stop by our showroom and roastery!
Holiday Delights
  • Buy any espresso machine over $495 and receive 20% off any Mazzer, Macap, or Cimbali grinder http://www.1st-line.com has in stock. Must be on same order. E-mail Jim using your HB account to claim your discount and include your HB redemption code.
  • $200 off purchase of La Spaziale Vivaldi Mini from http://www.chriscoffee.com. Enter your HB login and redemption code in the comments field of your order and e-mail Chris your order number. Chris will contact you via your HB account to validate your discount.
  • Buy one bag of coffee, get one free from http://www.counterculturecoffee.com. The free bag must be of equal or lesser value than the purchased coffee. E-mail Nathan using your HB account to claim your discount.
  • Order one bag of coffee, get one free from http://www.eccocaffe.com. The second bag has to be equal or lesser value. E-mail office@... and mention your HB account and redemption code to get the prize.
  • Free shipping, Espresso Parts T-Shirt / Bumper Tamp Seat. Purchase any commercial grade tamper and get free shipping and an Espresso Parts T-Shirt or Bumper Tamp Seat from http://www.espressoparts.com. Please note "HB Holiday Delight" and the HB redemption code in the comments section of your order and e-mail Dave with your order number for verification.
  • 50% off of any 12 ACF, Bormioli, or Bodum cups (mix & match) from http://www.greatinfusions.com.
  • 10% off any order over $30 from http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com. Use coupon code HB10 and e-mail Matt Riddle using your HB account for confirmation with your order number.
  • Free pound Belle Espresso with any coffee order from http://www.klatchroasting.com. Use coupon code HBDEL and put your HB login and redemption code in the order's comment field.
  • Buy one bag of coffee, get one free (equal or lesser value) from http://www.olympiacoffee.com. COEs can be purchased but we will match half pound bags with half pound bags. Please note "HB Holiday Delight" in the comments section of your order, include the HB redemption code, and e-mail Dave with your order number for verification.
  • Free 14 oz Espresso of Choice + Paradise Roasters demitasse and saucer from http://www.paradiseroasters.com. E-mail Miguel using your HB account to claim your prize.
  • Buy one bag of coffee, get one free (equal or lesser value) from http://www.ptscoffee.com. E-mail PT's Coffee (walkingmiller) or e-mail directly to holly@... or bryan@... ptscoffee.com with your HB redemption code and they will return a coupon code to enter when ordering to receive the discount.
  • 20% Off any order totaling $500 or more from http://www.vanelis.com. Please enter your HB login and redemption code in the comments section of your order and email Nicole (sales@...) with your order number to claim your discount.
Holiday Surprises
  • 10% off any purchase online over $500 from http://www.1st-line.com. 5% off any purchase online $500 or less. One per customer. E-mail Jim using your HB account to claim your discount and include your HB redemption code.
  • Free Kilo of Black Pearl Espresso with the purchase of any grinder or espresso machine from http://www.chriscoffee.com on the same order. Enter your login and HB redemption code in the order's comments field and e-mail Chris your order number. Chris may contact you via your HB account to validate your discount.
  • $7.50 coupon from http://www.counterculturecoffee.com, which amounts to free ground shipping on one bag of coffee in the continental U.S. E-mail Nathan using your HB account to claim your discount and include the HB redemption code.
  • Free shipping from http://www.eccocaffe.com. E-mail office@... and mention your HB account and redemption code to get the prize.
  • Spend over $40, receive a Pallo Coffee Tool and 4oz JoeGlo backflush detergent from http://www.espressoparts.com. Please note "HB Holiday Surprise" in the comments section of your order and e-mail Dave with your order number for verification; remember to include your HB redemption code in the e-mail.
  • Free shipping anywhere in the US from http://www.greatinfusions.com.
  • Free UPS Ground shipping on any order from http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com above $30. Please use coupon code HBSHIP and e-mail Matt Riddle using your HB account for confirmation with your order number.
  • $6.00 coupon from http://www.klatchroasting.com towards ground shipping on one bag of coffee. Use coupon code HBSUR and put your HB login and redemption code in the order's comment field.
  • Free shipping and an Olympia Coffee mug from http://www.olympiacoffee.com. Please note "HB Holiday Surprise" in the comments section of your order and e-mail Dave with your order number for verification; remember to include your HB redemption code in the e-mail.
  • Free shipping on coffee order from http://www.paradiseroasters.com. Up to 7 lb total weight. E-mail Miguel using your HB account to claim your discount.
  • Free shipping on coffee order from http://www.ptscoffee.com. E-mail PT's Coffee (walkingmiller) or e-mail directly to holly@... or bryan@... ptscoffee.com with your HB redemption code and they will return a coupon code to enter when ordering to receive the discount.
  • Free shipping on any coffee order from http://www.vanelis.com. Please enter your HB login and redemption code in the comments section of your order and email Nicole (sales@...) with your order number to claim your discount.
Holiday Greetings and Bonuses
  • Jim Piccinich, 1st-line Equipment

    Everyone is a winner on HB! In addition to the Holiday Gift, Holiday Delights, and Holiday Surprises, 1st-line would like to offer 3% off any purchase to HB members. Please use coupon code HB3. Thanks for your business and please have a happy and healthy holiday season!

    Mark Overbay, Counter Culture Coffee

    Counter Culture Coffee wishes everyone a wonderful, perfectly tamped holiday season!

    TerryZ and crew, Espresso Parts NW

    Espressoparts.com is offering members of HB a 10% discount for purchases of over $25.00. Simply enter "HB2007" during checkout in the coupon code area. The discount applies to parts and accessories only. Specifically this discount does not apply to equipment. However a phone call will always result in some great banter with regards to better equipment pricing. :wink:

    Gene Lemos, Vaneli's Inc.

    Wishing everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season and would like to extend to all HB members a 5% discount on any online purchase! Please use coupon code HB5 at checkout.
Questions & Answers
  • Q. How do I redeem my prize?

    A. Each sponsor has different ordering systems, see the prize description for instructions. In general, the Holiday and Surprise are redeemed using a coupon code. To help the sponsor validate your claim, each winning entry has a unique "redemption code" known only to the winner and the awarding sponsor; typically they request you enter this code in a comments field of the order along with your HB login name. The redemption codes are displayed in the middle column of the Official Results. You must be logged in to see the redemption codes associated with your entries.

    Sponsors may need to contact you via your HB account e-mail. Confirm your Profile e-mail is valid and "Always show my e-mail address" is Yes. This enables an HB member to contact you via the site's e-mail form.

    Note: Your e-mail address itself is not publicly viewable, period. This profile option simply enables the e-mail form button.

    Q. Is it just coincidence that I won a surprise twice and that each time, it was the SponsorX offer that was next in line to be awarded AND, since I had won that prize already, I am not eligible to win it again ... ever.

    A. The awarding sponsor is selected at random. If this results in a previously awarded sponsor, no prize (and it counts towards your entry every four hours limit).

    Q. Does the web site entry that I use affect the drawing prize awarded?

    A. The website entry you use has no bearing on the awarding sponsor.

    Q. Does the "Already Won Something" response count as one of my tries, or is it discarded and I should try again?

    A. Yes, it counts.

    Q. If I had won a Surprise from SponsorX and then had later won a Delight from SponsorX, would I get both, or would the Delight be disqualified because I had already won a surprise from this company?

    A. You COULD get both unless the sponsor specifically says otherwise.

    Q. How long is the Holiday Wish List going to run? Until every prize is won? Until a certain date?

    A. Until the Holiday Gifts are gone or December 16th, which ever comes first.

    Q. How long are the coupons good for?

    A. Unless stated otherwise, the Delight and Surprise discounts are valid for seven days from the day they are awarded.

    Q. The rules state: "[participants] must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. resident of the 48 lower states." Why isn't the contest for all members?

    A. Short answer: The sponsors' concerns about shipping, post-sales service, and promotional value. Longer answer: Some of the sponsors do regularly ship product overseas (e.g., espressoparts.com, Paradise Roasters), but most do not. While the sponsors are showing good holiday spirit by supplying free product, one purpose of this contest is to promote awareness of their company and increase potential sales. All the sponsors are based in the US, hence the sales potential outside the 48 states is very small.
Dan Kehn

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http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com
Eric Skalac is the Broadway Barista of the Month for November and December 2007.
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    You have won a Holiday Gift from Intelligentsia Coffee! [250]
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    #4: Post by starry »

    http://www.chriscoffee.com
    We have been selling the Vivaldi II since the beginning of November 2006 and have now sold close to 1,000 units.
      You have won a Holiday Gift from Olympia Coffee! [250]
      Ralph Walter

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      #5: Post by abby_dan »

      http://www.paradiseroasters.com
      Add a beautiful treasure chest gift basket to any coffee or tea items. We can shrink wrap up to 2 coffees in each treasure chest basket. The basket is made of copper and makes a great dispay item as well.
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        #6: Post by harris »

        http://www.ptscoffee.com



        First off, Adam is not new to PT's Coffee Roasting Co, as he started working for the company 3 years ago as a barista in our original store here in Topeka. He learned the ins and outs of our La Bella Vita espresso blend and quickly ascended to 'Rockstar' status. He has a diverse food background and can easily pick up on the subtleties of organic ingredients. One day, when Bryan and I were having a 'roaster vs. barista' discussion, I caught Adam as he was walking through the office. I asked him if his identity was more tied up in roasting or being a barista to which he said "My identity is as a dad first, and then as a culinary artist". To him, whether it's a coffee or food, it's all 'cooking' of some variety and that's where his passion lies. His current medium for expression is roasting, which he loves and gives his all. He said of his transition from barista-hood to roasting that one of the biggest things that he has learned is that he has more control over the end result than he ever did as a barista. There are numerous nuances that he never had a concept of in his stint at the store. "Every coffee is completely its own and requires unique attention" he said while we were discussing the science and art of roasting. When he talks about his newfound craft, his passion and excitement are contagious, and it translates directly into beauty of the brew.
          You have won a Holiday Gift from Paradise Roasters! [250]

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          #7: Post by Shotsurfer »

          http://www.klatchroasting.com
          Klatch WBC Competition Espresso wins Best Espresso in World at the WBC championships.
          After months of shooting shots, substituting beans, tweaking roasts and blend percentages, we have an espresso we are in love with. It features three beans: Brazil Yellow Bourbon, Sumatra Lake Tawar, and an Ethiopian Natural. Each is roasted separately then blended together for peak flavor. The crema from two naturals and a semi washed is thick and reddish brown. When ran at 25 to 28 seconds, your first taste is chocolate and citrus with orange being the prominent citrus. Your second and final sip will turn syrupy sweet with wine like berry and spice adding to the mix. Strong enough to cut through the milk but so delicious you'll want to drink shot after shot of straight espresso.
          I got this blend in the mail today. Heaven!
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            #8: Post by Ohji »

            http://www.paradiseroasters.com
            Paradise Roasters roasts to order. Coffee is at its peak the first week out of the roaster. After which it rapidly loses its aroma and flavor. That is why we roast coffee only AFTER you place your order. We then ship the coffee within 24 hours of roasting so that we can provide you with a fresh, great tasting coffee.
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              http://www.olympiacoffee.com/
              Our coffees are artisan roasted daily in small batches. We take our time developing the subtle flavors and distinct nuance of each variety to give you the freshest, most deeply flavorful cup of coffee possible.
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                #10: Post by drminpa »

                http://www.chriscoffee.com

                We know what it takes to make our customers happy

                At Chris' Coffee Service, we are 'The Coffee Experts' offering high quality micro roasted coffee and consulting to Restaurants, Coffee Houses, Cyber Cafes, and Coffee Connoisseurs everywhere for over 30 years.
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