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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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November 28, 2025
Steve Moloney Steve Moloney The Barista LeagueCoffee Stories

Steve Moloney

Steve Moloney never set out to build a movement. He wasn’t chasing activism, prestige, or any grand idea of “saving the industry.” He was just trying to breathe again. Steve Moloney The Barista League Before coffee competitions, before The Barista League, before the crowds and the chaotic energy we now…
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November 25, 2025
Shunichi Nakagawa Shunichi NakagawaCoffee Stories

Shunichi Nakagawa

“It started with a single coin. And somehow, that tiny moment kept echoing through my life.” This is the story of Shunichi Nakagawa.   Shunichi Nakagawa I still remember standing in front of a vending machine during my university internship, holding a single coin in my hand. I wasn’t a…
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November 18, 2025
Isabel Ng Grind and ShineCoffee Stories

Isabel Ng

At the end of our 2025 Asia trip, in the vibrant hum of Singapore, I met Isabel Ng at a spot called Bettr Coffee.  As we sat down, her voice carrying the weight of reflection, the conversation flowed like a slow pour-over: deliberate, layered, and revealing. For I’M NOT A…
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November 11, 2025
Freddy Rojas Freddy RojasCoffee Stories

Freddy Rojas

“We’ve been living in a bubble. Colombia produces some of the best coffee in the world, but we grow up drinking the lowest quality... 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…
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November 7, 2025
Unveiling MOMENTEM Batch 3: The Dual-Burr Hand Grinder Revolution for Coffee Lovers Who Crave Control News

Unveiling MOMENTEM Batch 3: The Dual-Burr Hand Grinder Revolution for Coffee Lovers Who Crave Control

If you’re anything like us, your morning ritual isn’t just about caffeine. It’s about that sacred grind: the rhythmic turn of the crank, the fresh burst of aroma, the way a perfectly dialed coffee transforms a simple pour-over into something transcendent. You know the thrill of unlocking those hidden notes…
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November 1, 2025
Odi – Georgius Audrey Teja Georgius Audrey TejaCoffee Stories

Odi – Georgius Audrey Teja

“Stop competing.” Two words. Short, sharp, and almost cruel. After three years of failing to reach the finals of the Indonesian Brewers Cup, Georgius Audrey Teja — Odi, as everyone calls him — stared at the message on his phone. At first, it felt like a slap. He had worked…
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September 12, 2025
I’M NOT A BARISTA’s Asia Tour 2025: Brewing Connections Across Asia! i'm-not-a-barista-asia-tour-sepAnnouncementsNews

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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September 4, 2025
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