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February 22, 2025

GCAG Colombia: A Journey of Learning, Community, and Impact

As the sun sets on our unforgettable time in Colombia, we reflect on what has been a truly meaningful experience. The first-ever GCAG (Global Coffee Alliance for Good) training program brought together young coffee farmers, passionate educators, and a community dedicated to making a difference. GCAG Colombia 2025 by I'M…
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Li Tao Eclair Coffee Scale DesignerCoffee StoriesLi Tao
January 31, 2025

Li Tao

Li Tao’s passion for coffee led him to trade a decade of engineering for a world of brewing precision. Discover his inspiring coffee journey.
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Enki SuárezCoffee StoriesEnki Suarez
January 16, 2025

Enki Suarez

“What inspires me daily is the work itself,” says Juan “Enki” Suarez, a coffee buyer whose passion took root years ago in Venezuela. Back then, he was studying mechanical engineering, but a university strike forced him to look for something new. A weekend barista course offered a simple solution: keep…
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Suraj BhandariCoffee StoriesSuraj Bhandari
January 8, 2025

Suraj Bhandari

“What inspires me daily is the work itself,” says barista and coffee consultant Suraj Bhandari from Nepal, now based in Dubai. This ex-pat found his passion in specialty coffee, championing Nepali coffee on the global stage. His story reflects the journeys of countless individuals who leave home in search of…
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Xianxian at Cafe ModoriCoffee StoriesYunxian Li
December 24, 2024

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…
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Bilawal KhanCoffee StoriesBilawal Khan
December 4, 2024

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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Jaye SandersCoffee StoriesJaye Sanders
October 21, 2024

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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Kerem-KöksaldıCoffee StoriesKerem Köksaldı
October 15, 2024

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 10, 2024

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…
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Gladys-Kutakuta-Luzolo-and-her-momCoffee StoriesGladys Kutakuta-Luzolo
October 3, 2024

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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Nikos AntzarasCoffee StoriesNikos Antzaras
September 30, 2024

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…
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Damien O’BrienCoffee StoriesDamien O’Brien
September 24, 2024

Damien O’Brien

Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, where coffee culture and social awareness are on the rise, Damien O’Brien is on a mission to use coffee as a vehicle for change. With his Coffee Foundation, he aims to break down the barriers that surround mental health conversations, an often-stigmatized topic in…
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