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Ahmet Talha Selçuk Ahmet Talha Selçuk not a baristaCoffee Stories

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. …
Riley Rogers
25th July 2024
Mohamed Bentaleb Mohamed BentalebCoffee Stories

Mohamed Bentaleb

Meet Mohamed Bentaleb, a dedicated barista who transformed his love for coffee into a lifelong passion. Born and raised in a small town in Morocco, Mohamed’s journey began in high school, where his curiosity about the rich, dark beverage started to grow. His journey from taking orders to mastering the…
IMNAB
23rd July 2024
David Disuanco David Disuanco is cupping coffeeCoffee Stories

David Disuanco

Soft mists blanket the lush, densely forested highlands of Panama’s Chiriqui province. Scenic views and rare species pepper the landscape, springing forth from the region’s rich volcanic soil and flourishing in the eternal spring of its tropical clime.  From that verdant terroir emerges a treasured varietal: Green Tip Geisha, a…
Riley Rogers
16th July 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…
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.…
Mitra Roshanian Mitra Roshanian, owner of Baraye CoffeeCoffee Stories

Mitra Roshanian

Living your dreams cannot come easy. Sometimes, you have to defy the odds, even if those odds come with surprises, forcing you to learn along the way. This is how Mitra Roshanian from Romania became the face of Baraye Coffee. Mitra Roshanian, owner of Baraye Coffee Hailing from a small…
Sofia Bolivia
21st June 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…
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…
Arif Budiyanto Arif Budiyanto coffee farmer from Indonesia, donation recipient of coffee wristbandsCoffee Stories

Arif Budiyanto

To do what you can, with what you have, where you are, is no small feat, and for Arif Budiyanto, that means going above and beyond to make the best of all that life throws his way. Be it improving himself by learning and relearning or improving a whole community…