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Berenice Cortés Coffee Stories

Berenice Cortés

Having studied administration at high school,  Berenice Cortés turned away from following a career in her field of study after taking inspiration from her mother, who had been working with coffee for many years. “At first I did not know what she was doing at work but when I saw her…
Josef Mott
November 25, 2020
Evgeny Starikov Coffee Stories

Evgeny Starikov

Evgeny Starikov's stepping-stone to the coffee industry was when he began working for Simple Coffee, a Russian coffee chain in Yekaterinburg. Evgeny wasn’t particularly fond of coffee at the time, but found himself in awe of the nice shirts the Simple Coffee baristas were wearing whenever he walked by cafe windows.…
Talia Goury
November 23, 2020
Carlos Dias Coffee Stories

Carlos Dias

“I was born curious.” Chemistry graduate. Researcher. Barista. Coffee scientist. Hailing from the country best known for its coffee production, Carlos Dias was born and bred in the city of Juiz de Faro, Brazil. Carlos’s experience with coffee started differently considering that most of the specialty coffee that the world…
Paul Wong
November 20, 2020
Rosie Cossins Rosie CossinsCoffee Stories

Rosie Cossins

Rosie Cossins is a full-time student from the UK and grew up near Cambridge with my family. "I now also live in Birmingham whilst I study at university; after finishing this marketing internship with I’M NOT A BARISTA, I will be starting my final year of my English degree." rosie…
Rosie Cossins
November 16, 2020
Francisco Siviero Coffee Stories

Francisco Siviero

Originally from Brazil’s southernmost state, a place far away from Brazil’s coffee-growing culture, Francisco Siviero started his coffee career at home, like many other Brazilians. He describes a morning ritual that is familiar to many all around the world, Francisco explains “I would wake up, have a cup of coffee with…
Otto
November 11, 2020
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Margarita Amelina

“Coffee isn’t just a transaction but an expression of personal desire.” Маргарита Амелина is brewing with Aeropress If someone likes coffee with milk, then cappuccinos are always a great idea – it’s all based on personal preference. When it comes to coffee, Margarita (Маргарита Амелина) considers communication to be an…
Talia Goury
November 8, 2020
Tzanetos Dalietos Coffee Stories

Tzanetos Dalietos

Tzanetos Dalietos is an archetype example of no matter how exceptional the obstacle you face is, you can always bounce back.  In 2019 he experienced a horrific accident that set his career back. However, his mindset persisted and despite not being able to compete in the 2019 brewers cup, he…
Louisa Campbell
November 5, 2020
Hrishi Mohite Coffee StoriesTop Coffee Stories in 2020

Hrishi Mohite

First a Computer Engineer. Then, a McDonald’s Crew Member. Now, a Specialty Coffee Roaster. My name is Hrishi Mohite, and this is my Coffee Story. Hrishi Mohite All Hrishi wanted was to fill his time after college with a part-time job. So, he popped by his local McDonald’s. Three months later…
Sean Yew.
November 2, 2020
Tanty Hartono Coffee StoriesTop Coffee Stories in 2020

Tanty Hartono

Tanty Hartono is an inspiration to many for her passion and dedication to the coffee community. Despite not being a barista herself,  she is always striving to improve her knowledge and skill. It is a testament to her commitment that she organises competitions, receiving great commitment and demand, which aim…
Louisa Campbell
October 26, 2020
Dhan Tamang Coffee Stories

Dhan Tamang

Growing up in village in Nepal, Dhan Tamang had little exposure to the craft behind a good cup of coffee. In Nepal, coffee remains an expensive and luxury good so it wasn’t until Dhan journeyed abroad to Kuwait that he experience coffee properly for the first time. Dhan Tamang In…
Louisa Campbell
October 22, 2020