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Yunxian Li Xianxian at Cafe ModoriCoffee Stories

Yunxian Li

Meeting Yunxian Li, also known as Xianxian, a barista at Café Modori in Guangzhou, was a completely serendipitous experience—one that reminded us how coffee connects people who share a true passion for this beverage. After the bustling Shenzhen Hotelex, we spent two unforgettable days in Guangzhou, guided by Xianxian and…
IMNAB
December 24, 2024
Bilawal Khan Bilawal KhanCoffee Stories

Bilawal Khan

Everyone starts somewhere. For Bilawal Khan, it began as a waiter in 2018, working in a café. He wasn’t initially aiming for a career in coffee, but something about the craft of making coffee sparked his curiosity. Watching baristas create intricate latte art and seeing the joy it brought to…
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December 4, 2024
Supporting the Coffee Community: Our Contribution to the National Vocational Skills Competition in China National Vocational Skills CompetitionNewsPress

Supporting the Coffee Community: Our Contribution to the National Vocational Skills Competition in China

Every two years, the National Vocational Skills Competition, organized by the Chinese Educational Center, gathers professionals from various industries to showcase their talents and dedication. This prestigious event is not just a platform for skill recognition but a celebration of community, hard work, and passion. National Vocational Skills Competition In…
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November 24, 2024
I’M NOT A BARISTA and TIMEMORE Launch “GCAG”: A New Charity Initiative Supporting Coffee Farmers and Building Global Connections Maria Lucia with GCAG sponsored coffee tools from TIMEMORE Lilydrip and I'M NOT A BARISTA Wristbands 3AnnouncementsblogNewsPress

I’M NOT A BARISTA and TIMEMORE Launch “GCAG”: A New Charity Initiative Supporting Coffee Farmers and Building Global Connections

Shenzhen, China — November 2024 — I'M NOT A BARISTA is proud to announce the launch of the Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG), an extension of the Charity Coffee Wristband Program, which unites coffee lovers worldwide to support farmers and baristas in need. Launching in partnership with TIMEMORE, and…
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November 11, 2024
Jaye Sanders Jaye SandersCoffee Stories

Jaye Sanders

Jaye Sanders’ story isn’t just about coffee; it's about resilience, finding joy in the small things, and sharing that happiness. From New Zealand, she began working with coffee at 15, but it's her personal journey that truly shines. Jaye Sanders Jaye’ journey into the world of coffee isn’t marked by…
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October 21, 2024
Kerem Köksaldı Kerem-KöksaldıCoffee Stories

Kerem Köksaldı

Kerem Köksaldı’s journey into the world of coffee didn’t begin with grand ambitions, but with a simple moment of curiosity as a 15-year-old in Istanbul. Standing outside a boutique café, mesmerized by the espresso machine, he thought, “I should be a part of this bar.” That single thought marked the…
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October 15, 2024
Exposing the Truth: Cocinare’s Unethical Trademark Infringement and Image Misuse Photoshopped Image of Daniele Carvalho Ricci Misused as Cocinare Brand Ambassador.News

Exposing the Truth: Cocinare’s Unethical Trademark Infringement and Image Misuse

We want to share an ongoing issue involving Shenzhen Kexina Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市柯西娜科技有限公司于, also known as Cocinare), based in Shenzhen, China. After we declined their charity partnership in early 2023, Cocinare started using a confusingly similar mark, “I’M A BARISTA,” causing significant confusion among the coffee community. They have…
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October 11, 2024
Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo Gladys-Kutakuta-Luzolo-and-her-momCoffee Stories

Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo

After spending over a decade immersed in the fashion and digital marketing industries, Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo’s career took an unexpected turn during her expatriation to Seoul, South Korea in 2018. What started as a simple appreciation for coffee gradually transformed into something deeper as she explored the bustling city’s unique coffee…
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October 3, 2024