Nikos Antzaras Blog Post
When people talk about the champions of Greece, Nikos Antzaras’ name is impossible to ignore. A two-time barista champion of Greece and a mechanical engineer by training, Nikos is a testament to resilience, passion, and the drive to make meaningful change in the coffee world. His journey from the lecture halls...
George Makropoulos Blog Post
In the world of coffee, George Makropoulos stands out as an inspiring figure. This Greek coffee professional has dedicated his life not only to mastering the art and science of coffee but also to passing on his knowledge and passion to a new generation of coffee experts. George Makropoulos...
A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World” Blog Post
You're tuning into the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast, and today marks the beginning of our exhilarating 2024 journey together. As we sip our first cups of coffee in this new year, we're thrilled to bring you stories that brew inspiration, stir passion, and pour out the essence of what...
Savina Giachgia Blog Post
From the Shores of Greece to the World Stage: The Tale of Savina Giachgia's Rise in the Coffee Realm The caffeinated world of baristas is more than just beans and brews. Each cup holds a story, an art, and a deep-rooted passion. Among these narratives, the tale of Savina Giachgia,...
Serafim Zoukas Blog Post
During the 2022 National Coffee Championships hosted by SCA's Greek branch as part of, Stathis Koremtas was crowned the first-place champion, and George Delichristos took second. The third place award, however, came with a surprise - a psychologist by profession, first-time entrant Serafim Zoukas shocked everyone when he claimed the...
S2E6: Meet I’M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee Blog Post
In this episode, we're joined by two of our very own volunteer content writers - Vasileia and Maximillian. If you've been following us for awhile, you must've read one or more of their articles. On the podcast, we talk about coffee culture in both Greece and Singapore. [buzzsprout episode='10744300' player='true']...
Chandra Melo Blog Post
Chandra Melo is a passionate advocate for transparency and innovation in the coffee world. From her days as a barista to now working at a major coffee company, she has traversed the length and breadth of the coffee industry and her journey shines a light on the future for baristas...
I’M NOT A BARISTA 2021 YEAR REVIEW Blog Post
It’s that time of the year again, a time where we pause and reflect on 2021 for I’M NOT A BARISTA by looking at all of our achievements over the course of the year. In 2021, we not only launched a successful Kickstarter project with our Brewing Guide Card Deck,...
