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Gladys-Kutakuta-Luzolo-and-her-momCoffee StoriesGladys Kutakuta-Luzolo
3rd October 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…
Nikos AntzarasCoffee StoriesNikos Antzaras
30th September 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…
Damien O’BrienCoffee StoriesDamien O’Brien
24th September 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…
Arby Avanesian featured photoCoffee StoriesArby Avanesian
17th September 2024

Arby Avanesian

The pursuit of perfection can consume those who seek it. It can also inspire greatness, drive innovation, and provide one of the most potent motivators. For most, “perfection” is an arbitrary, ever-changing benchmark. For Arby Avanesian — one of only a handful of visionaries shaping the coffee water niche —…
Andrew-Jay-coffee-story.jogCoffee StoriesAndrew Jay
9th September 2024

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…
Charity CheungCoffee StoriesCharity Cheung
2nd September 2024

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…
Alejandro LozanoCoffee StoriesNewsBarista Alejandro Lozano Struggles to Compete Amid Financial Hardship
23rd August 2024

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…
Atahan KaygusuzCoffee StoriesAtahan Kaygusuz
19th August 2024

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,…
Duncan LimCoffee StoriesDuncan Lim
15th August 2024

Duncan Lim

Weave your way through thousands of attendees, careful not to disrupt the air of scarcely contained excitement as you press further into the thrumming crowd. As you do, peer through the colorful, merchandise-laden booths — there, amid the hustle and bustle of Malaysia’s premiere, week-long coffee festival, you might be…
CK Kwok Sze Ki Brewing CoffeeCoffee StoriesCK – Kwok Sze Ki
9th August 2024

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…
Hanyue Song Won The Silver Award from Graphis DesignCoffee StoriesEventsNewsPressHanyue’s Coffee Wristband Design Wins Silver Award!
5th August 2024

Hanyue’s Coffee Wristband Design Wins Silver Award!

We are thrilled to share some incredible news from our talented designer, Hanyue Song! Her exceptional coffee wristband design has been honored with a prestigious Silver Award from Graphis Design. This recognition is a testament to Hanyue’s creativity, dedication, and the unique blend of tradition and innovation she brings to…
Ahmet Talha Selçuk not a baristaCoffee StoriesAhmet Talha Selçuk
25th July 2024

Ahmet Talha Selçuk

Nestled along the shore of Southern Turkey, where the land curls away from the rough brine of the Mediterranean Sea, lies Antalya. Amid the hustle and bustle of its fast-growing present and the not-yet-faded vestiges of its still-visible past, lingers an air of timeless beauty one cannot help but admire. …
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