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New Podcast Episode: From Barista to Trainer – Andrew Jay’s Inspiring Coffee Journey Andrew JaycareerNewsPodcast

New Podcast Episode: From Barista to Trainer – Andrew Jay’s Inspiring Coffee Journey

We’re excited to announce the latest episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, featuring a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional whose journey has taken him from behind the espresso machine to becoming a regional coffee trainer.   Andrew Jay In this episode,…
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28th August 2024
Barista Alejandro Lozano Struggles to Compete Amid Financial Hardship Coffee StoriesNews

Barista Alejandro Lozano Struggles to Compete Amid Financial Hardship

In the world of coffee competitions, the journey is often as significant as the destination. For Alejandro Lozano, an experienced barista in his late 40s from Mexico, the path to his next competition has been marked by hardship, uncertainty, and an unwavering determination. Despite being jobless, facing financial difficulties, and…
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23rd August 2024
Atahan Kaygusuz Atahan KaygusuzCoffee Stories

Atahan Kaygusuz

How does someone go from chasing dreams of professional basketball and engineering to secretly roasting coffee in the midst of a pandemic? For Atahan Kaygusuz, the path to finding his passion was filled with failures, unexpected challenges, and a lot of perseverance. Atahan has faced financial struggles, uncertainty, and doubt,…
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19th August 2024
Mohamed Bentaleb Mohamed BentalebCoffee Stories

Mohamed Bentaleb

Meet Mohamed Bentaleb, a dedicated barista who transformed his love for coffee into a lifelong passion. Born and raised in a small town in Morocco, Mohamed’s journey began in high school, where his curiosity about the rich, dark beverage started to grow. His journey from taking orders to mastering the…
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23rd July 2024
Lucas Harville Coffee Stories

Lucas Harville

Luca, from Loveramics Standing tall at Loveramics Booth is Lucas Harville, the general manager of Loveramics, USA,  basking in the love and connection that the coffee community brings to everyone present at the event.   He is at Shanghai Hotelex to show off Loveramics’ gorgeous ceramics, connect with other coffee…
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1st March 2024