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Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran

Take a bow! You got to this section! I'm an author at I'M NOT A BARISTA, a Creative Writer and Electrical Engineer from Nigeria. "I laugh in the face of danger." -Simba

Hugo Ferraz Coffee Stories

Hugo Ferraz

Hugo Ferraz’s coffee journey didn’t begin in the typical fashion of brewing lattes behind a counter or sampling espresso shots in a coffee shop. In fact, he wasn’t even a fan of coffee at first. Born and raised in Portugal, Hugo was a videographer and editor for national television. But…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
10th October 2024
Nikos Antzaras Nikos AntzarasCoffee Stories

Nikos Antzaras

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…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
30th September 2024
Andrew Jay Andrew-Jay-coffee-story.jogCoffee Stories

Andrew Jay

“Drink coffee. All types. Broaden your horizons and explore different brewing methods. Don’t wait to purchase expensive technology or the perfect espresso machine, grinder, or roaster. Just start, and you’ll learn and experience amazing things along the way. You can never know everything about coffee, and that’s okay.”   Andrew…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
9th September 2024
Charity Cheung Charity CheungCoffee Stories

Charity Cheung

Few would choose the Sudan Rume as their preferred coffee bean, but Charity Cheung is not like most people. Having traveled far and wide in pursuit of knowledge, exposure, and coffee, Charity embodies the Sudan Rume as a variety that comes alive through fermentation and experimentation—the “we’ll never know if…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
2nd September 2024
CK – Kwok Sze Ki CK Kwok Sze Ki Brewing CoffeeCoffee Stories

CK – Kwok Sze Ki

Will Robots eventually replace Baristas? In our rapidly advancing technological world, difficult discussions constantly arise. Discussions that ten or fifteen years ago would have seemed like jokes or science fiction can now tear a room apart due to differing opinions. But what if we’ve found a way to start those…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
9th August 2024
Pierangely Parada Pierangely Parada, owner of Solo coffee protecting Mayan cultureCoffee Stories

Pierangely Parada

Pierangely Parada is a coffee lover, entrepreneur, and “full-time mom” who has built her life around her passion for coffee. Pierangely Parada (left), owner of Solo Coffee, dedicated to preserving Mayan culture. Raised by parents from Xalapa, Veracruz, one of Mexico's coffee-producing regions, Pierangely Parada grew up surrounded by the rich…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
9th July 2024
Carlo Barbi Carlo Barbi, CEO of Club HouseCoffee Stories

Carlo Barbi

Anyone who has excelled in the ceramics industry for over thirty years will have tales of growth, improvement, and valuable insights into building a successful business. Carlo Barbi, the CEO of Club House, has steered the company since taking over from his father, learning many life lessons along the way.…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
5th July 2024
Norah Ba Fadhl  Norah Ba Fadhl - Coffee Wristband DesignerCoffee Stories

Norah Ba Fadhl 

Our coffee wristband designs draw inspiration from artists hailing from different parts of the world, and our debut designer, Norah Ba Fadhl, preaches the message of history and coffee tradition in her newest design. Norah Ba Fadhl - Coffee Wristband Designer For someone like Norah, it can be difficult to…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
10th June 2024
Nawar Adra Nawar Adra, founder of Stitch CoffeeCoffee Stories

Nawar Adra

Anyone listening to Nawar Adra would know he is well-traveled and nurtures a deep love for the coffee community. In our recent chat with him at the Shanghai Hotelex event, we discussed his vision for Stitch Coffee and the culture shock he experienced when visiting China.   Nawar Adra, founder…
Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran
30th May 2024