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Nohelia Hernández Nohelia HernándezCoffee Stories

Nohelia Hernández

“When I discovered that coffee was more than just a cup—when I learned it had so many attributes—I fell in love with it.” For Nohelia Hernández, coffee began as a hobby, rooted in her love for family and the rich flavors it offers. But over time, it became something much…
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August 29, 2025
I’M NOT A BARISTA’s Asia Tour 2025: Brewing Connections Across Asia! AnnouncementsNews

I’M NOT A BARISTA’s Asia Tour 2025: Brewing Connections Across Asia!

Hey coffee lovers! We're super excited to hit the road this September our Asia Tour 2025. This isn't just any trip—it's our chance to connect with amazing local coffee friends in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. We'll be chatting with passionate baristas and enthusiasts, hearing their inspiring stories, and…
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August 27, 2025
Helena Oliviero Helena OlivieroCoffee Stories

Helena Oliviero

Earlier this year, we stood with Helena Oliviero on the balcony of a farmhouse in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The air was still warm from the day, the sky fading into deep blues over the mountains. We had just finished three days of training young farmers, and she leaned against the railing,…
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August 15, 2025
Freddy Rojas Freddy RojasUnpublished

Freddy Rojas

More Than a Brew: Freddy Rojas and the Coffee-Infused Life “We grow up surrounded by coffee, but we only ever use it as a drink. What if it could be more?” Freddy Rojas isn’t your typical assistant. During the GCAG coffee course in Bucaramanga, Colombia, he helped with everything—from running…
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August 15, 2025
Johana Alvarez Johana AlvarezUnpublished

Johana Alvarez

"I want to keep teaching, and keep learning—because we can only share what we understand. And now, I understand coffee a little more.” These were the words Johana Alvarez shared after two days at the GCAG coffee training course in Bucaramanga, Colombia. A math teacher by profession and a coffee…
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August 15, 2025
Mikolaj Pociecha Mikolaj PociechaCoffee Stories

Mikolaj Pociecha

In 2025, under the Amsterdam lights of the Dutch Brewers Cup, Mikolaj Pociecha stood third on the podium—his Robusta brew defying a world that dismissed it as inferior. At 28, with seven years weaving through Europe’s coffee tapestry, Mikolaj turned heads, proving Coffea Canephora could shine. From Ireland’s coastal cafés…
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July 25, 2025
Nicholas Ginter Nicholas GinterCoffee Stories

Nicholas Ginter

After honorably serving in the United States Army as an infantryman and non-commissioned officer, Nicholas Ginter found solace in coffee’s complexity, launching Degenerates Drinking Coffee to explore the industry’s science. A former Starbucks barista turned U.S. Army veteran, Nicholas returned to his passion with a psychology degree in hand, but…
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July 22, 2025
Çağrı Denizer Çağrı DenizerCoffee Stories

Çağrı Denizer

At 5:30 AM, as Ankara streets stir in the pre-dawn hush, 20-year-old Çağrı Denizer flips the sign to “Open”. Most baristas groan at the early shift, but for Çağrı Denizer, it’s a sacred ritual—grinding beans, the scent of coffee rising like a quiet song. With five years shaping his craft…
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July 8, 2025
Gabor Mordy Jakab Gabor Mordy JakabCoffee Stories

Gabor Mordy Jakab

In the gentle embrace of Berlin’s Köpenick, where lakes ripple like soft secrets and ancient oaks stand sentinel, Gabor Mordy Jakab—Mordy to a few old souls—has found his rhythm at 45. His days hum with a purpose that feels alive, not frantic, a balance he’s clawed his way to after…
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June 25, 2025