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Jesús Martínez Coffee Stories

Jesús Martínez

We are excited to share Jesus Martinez’s coffee story this week, a Venezuelan barista living in Portugal. Having spent only two years in the coffee industry, Jesus is still technically a newbie, but continues to grow everyday. After starting his career in the midst of the pandemic, he hopes to…
Zoe Gamet
October 12, 2021
Erdem Özmen Coffee Stories

Erdem Özmen

This week, Erdem Özmen is sharing his coffee story with us; “to prove that there is nothing wrong with being a barista”. Originally becoming a barista as a part-time job, Erdem Özmen left that Turkish cafe knowing “This is it. This is what I want to do.” Erdem Özmen is…
Lauren Horton
October 4, 2021
Evan Fernandes Coffee Stories

Evan Fernandes

“Coffee has never abandoned me, I can not abandon it either”  This is Evan Fernandes’s Coffee Story, a Brazilian barista among other ventures, Evan has faced many trials and tribulations, none of which have discouraged him from working in an industry he loves. From being one of the first baristas…
Lauren Horton
September 24, 2021
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Tachooman Ngwenya

From Football player to barista champion Tachooman Ngwenya is from Zimbabwe and currently works as a barista in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has reached out to I'M NOT A BARISTA to share his story as he hoped to inspire baristas and coffee farmers around the world. It took him a…
Zoe Gamet
September 22, 2021
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Xitlally Guerrero

In a story that is particularly touching, we have decided to share a minorly edited version of the application form that was submitted to us. This week’s donation will be given to Xitlally Guerrero, a barista who has continued to learn despite serious hurdles thrown in her direction. In the…
Anna S, Lauren H, and Zoé G
September 15, 2021
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Moses Ngomo

Today’s coffee story is short but sweet, and recounts the experiences of Moses Ngomo, a Kenyan barista working in Dubai. His story is one that will melt your heart, as it is a tale of passion and positivity. Having worked in the coffee industry for the last fourteen years, Moses…
Zoe Gamet
September 10, 2021
Carlos Ortiz Carlos Ortiz I'M NOT A BARISTA STORYCoffee Stories

Carlos Ortiz

Carlos Ortiz is a family-oriented man with a love of music almost as strong as his Café Con Leche. He began playing the guitar when he was 16 but left music to pursue a different career path. Although he still has a passion for music, he found his purpose in…
Pippa Chatikavanij
August 20, 2021
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Elizaveta Vagabova

Elizaveta Vagabova, the 2019 Barista League Champion who had to learn English to break into the coffee world. Today we got to speak with The 2019 Barista League Champion, Elizaveta Vagabova. Elizaveta shares her coffee story with us, hoping to inspire young baristas to reach their full potential.  From St…
Pippa Chatikavanij
August 16, 2021
Ashley Rodriguez Ashley Rodriguez coffee story I'M NOT A BARISTACoffee Stories

Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez, influential barista Boss Barista podcast logo Our coffee story this week is about Ashley Rodriguez, freelance writer, lover of coffee, and host of the Boss Barista podcast.  Based in the US, Ashley knows the coffee industry like the back of her hand. Leaving a teaching job ten years…
Zoe Gamet
August 13, 2021
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Youngjun Cho

Hardworking, dedicated, curious, and funny, this is how Youngjun Cho strikes you when you first meet him. But behind his cheerful face and his beanies he likes wearing, there is so much more to discover about this special barista.   Youngjun Cho is a real “master of all trades”: he…
Nicole Hilton
August 9, 2021