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Apply now for unpaid, passion-driven roles! - [Shaun Liew](https://notabarista.org/shaun-lie-coffee-story-from-malaysia/) - In the bustling world of coffee, where every cup tells a story of connection and craft, Shaun Liew stands out not as a distant icon, but as a fellow enthusiast who’s navigated the daily grind with heart and humility. Like many of us who fell deeper into coffee during quiet lockdown moments, Shaun discovered new - [Echo Hu](https://notabarista.org/echo-hu/) - Standing for 8 to 10 hours straight, legs swelling like balloons, collapsing onto the bed at night too exhausted to move—that’s the raw reality Echo Hu faced in her early days as a barista. With only one day off a week and shifts flipping between early mornings and late nights, the grind was brutal. “It - [ASMR Unboxing | Palatti Enso Gooseneck Electric Kettle — First Impressions](https://notabarista.org/asmr-unboxing-palatti-enso-gooseneck-electric-kettle-first-impressions/) - This is our very first day with the Palatti Enso gooseneck electric kettle. No talking, no rush — just an ASMR-style unboxing and our initial impressions. We really like the minimal design, the build quality feels solid, the water flow is smooth, and details like the interchangeable gooseneck spout, magnetic temperature knob, and LED ring A Kettle From the Future? | Palatti Enso ASMR Unboxing & First Look. We really like the futuristic design, the build quality feels solid, the water flow is smooth, and details like the interchangeable gooseneck spout, magnetic temperature knob - [Dynamic Grinding: Inside Our Shenzhen Testing Trip](https://notabarista.org/dynamic-grinding-inside-our-shenzhen-testing-trip/) - In January, we traveled back to Shenzhen to continue refining MOMENTEM — not to rush production, but to make sure the grinder behaves exactly the way we believe it should. This trip was focused on one thing: testing. Not casual testing, not quick checks, but systematic, repeatable experiments to understand how MOMENTEM’s dual-burr system behaves - [Lonika Tay](https://notabarista.org/lonika-tay/) - Lonika Tay didn’t begin her coffee journey behind an espresso machine, nor did she imagine herself competing on an international stage. She started by packing coffee. Lonika Tay At a roastery in Indonesia, her days were spent weighing beans, sealing bags, and packing orders. She wasn’t part of the core coffee team, and she didn’t - [Angel Kotsifakis](https://notabarista.org/angel-kotsifakis/) - “I really believe that tradition has to maintain… and pass through the next generations. Cezva Ibrik has centuries of tradition.” - [Hello from Dehua!](https://notabarista.org/hello-from-dehua/) - After a long flight into Fuzhou, we spent a quiet night resting, adjusting, and preparing for the next step. This afternoon, we boarded the fast train heading into the mountains of Fujian, and just a few hours later, we arrived in Dehua—a small county with a global reputation for its porcelain craft. “This is where - [Kerem Köksaldı](https://notabarista.org/kerem-koksaldi/) - 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 beginning of a coffee journey - [Bryant Toh](https://notabarista.org/bryant-toh/) - “I’m a social worker, but I work directly with youth.” How Bryant Toh uses coffee as a bridge to connection, trust, and youth mental health in Singapore. - [Sandro Roth](https://notabarista.org/sandro-roth/) - Sandro Roth never expected coffee to change his life. He was an industrial designer, leading a design team, holding the kind of position many people spend years working toward. From the outside, it looked ideal. But inside, he felt a quiet heaviness — a feeling that the life he had built didn’t match the life - [We’re Testing Our New Shopify Shop](https://notabarista.org/were-testing-our-new-shopify-shop/) - We’re currently testing our new Shopify shop (shop.notabarista.org) as part of improving how we share our products with the coffee community. This space will focus on a smoother shopping experience, faster loading speed, clearer product information, and better access to our charity products. Our main home is still www.notabarista.org—that’s where you’ll find our coffee stories, - [MOMENTEM Batch #3 (2025) Is Sold Out — Thank You](https://notabarista.org/momentem-batch-3-2025-is-sold-out-thank-you/) - We just wrapped our Kickstarter campaign with 40 incredible backers, and with earlier pre-orders from September, the 2025 MOMENTEM #3 batch is officially sold out. For a tiny, small-batch project like ours, that’s huge. Thank you for believing in a grinder built by coffee people, for coffee people. Why this means so much We don’t - [Johana Alvarez](https://notabarista.org/johana-alvarez/) - “I want to keep teaching, and keep learning—because we can only share what we understand. And now, I understand coffee a little more.” These were the words Johana Alvarez shared after two days at the GCAG coffee training course in Bucaramanga, Colombia. A math teacher by profession and a coffee farmer by heritage, Johana arrived - [Steve Moloney](https://notabarista.org/steve-moloney-the-barista-league/) - Steve Moloney never set out to build a movement. He wasn’t chasing activism, prestige, or any grand idea of “saving the industry.” He was just trying to breathe again. Steve Moloney The Barista League Before coffee competitions, before The Barista League, before the crowds and the chaotic energy we now recognize instantly, Steve was simply - [Shunichi Nakagawa](https://notabarista.org/shunichi-nakagawa/) - “It started with a single coin. And somehow, that tiny moment kept echoing through my life.” This is the story of Shunichi Nakagawa. Shunichi Nakagawa I still remember standing in front of a vending machine during my university internship, holding a single coin in my hand. I wasn’t a coffee drinker. Not even close. - [Isabel Ng](https://notabarista.org/isabel-ng-and-her-grind-and-shine-coffee-podcast/) - Now living in Singapore for around two and a half years, Isabel Ng has carved out a life where coffee and creativity intersect. “Coffee has always taken a very important part in my heart. I always wanna escape the very typical working environment—that’s when I started working remotely from cafes.” - [Freddy Rojas](https://notabarista.org/freddy-rojas/) - “We’ve been living in a bubble. Colombia produces some of the best coffee in the world, but we grow up drinking the lowest quality… We grow up surrounded by coffee, but we only ever use it as a drink. What if it could be more?” Freddy Rojas isn’t your typical assistant. During the GCAG coffee - [Unveiling MOMENTEM Batch 3: The Dual-Burr Hand Grinder Revolution for Coffee Lovers Who Crave Control](https://notabarista.org/unveiling-momentem-batch-3-the-dual-burr-hand-grinder-revolution-for-coffee-lovers-who-crave-control/) - If you’re anything like us, your morning ritual isn’t just about caffeine. It’s about that sacred grind: the rhythmic turn of the crank, the fresh burst of aroma, the way a perfectly dialed coffee transforms a simple pour-over into something transcendent. You know the thrill of unlocking those hidden notes in your Ethiopian Yirgacheffe or - [I'M NOT A BARISTA's Asia Tour 2025: Brewing Connections Across Asia!](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-baristas-asia-tour-2025-brewing-connections-across-asia/) - Hey coffee lovers! We’re super excited to hit the road this September our Asia Tour 2025. This isn’t just any trip—it’s our chance to connect with amazing local coffee friends in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. We’ll be chatting with passionate baristas and enthusiasts, hearing their inspiring stories, and diving into the heart of - [Odi - Georgius Audrey Teja](https://notabarista.org/odi-georgius-audrey-teja/) - Georgius Audrey Teja (Audi) 's story isn’t just about winning a trophy. It’s about resilience, humility, and the courage to pivot when life says “stop.” - [Nohelia Hernández](https://notabarista.org/nohelia-hernandez-coffee-story/) - “When I discovered that coffee was more than just a cup—when I learned it had so many attributes—I fell in love with it.” For Nohelia Hernández, coffee began as a hobby, rooted in her love for family and the rich flavors it offers. But over time, it became something much deeper: a way to connect - [Danny Toro: Brewing Community from 80°C Glory](https://notabarista.org/aeropress-champ-danny-toro-podcast/) - We’re excited to bring you a new episode of I’M NOT A BARISTA, featuring Danny Toro (they/them), the 2024 US AeroPress Champion! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Danny Toro (they/them), the 2024 US AeroPress Champion. From brewing a groundbreaking 80°C cup to win in Portugal, Danny’s story takes us from their - [Helena Oliviero](https://notabarista.org/helena-oliviero-gcag-2025/) - Earlier this year, we stood with Helena Oliviero on the balcony of a farmhouse in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The air was still warm from the day, the sky fading into deep blues over the mountains. We had just finished three days of training young farmers, and she leaned against the railing, smiling quietly as if replaying - [Mikolaj Pociecha](https://notabarista.org/mikolaj-pociecha/) - In 2025, under the Amsterdam lights of the Dutch Brewers Cup, Mikolaj Pociecha stood third on the podium—his Robusta brew defying a world that dismissed it as inferior. At 28, with seven years weaving through Europe’s coffee tapestry, Mikolaj turned heads, proving Coffea Canephora could shine. From Ireland’s coastal cafés to Germany’s roasteries, his journey - [Nicholas Ginter](https://notabarista.org/nicholas-ginter/) - After honorably serving in the United States Army as an infantryman and non-commissioned officer, Nicholas Ginter found solace in coffee’s complexity, launching Degenerates Drinking Coffee to explore the industry’s science. A former Starbucks barista turned U.S. Army veteran, Nicholas returned to his passion with a psychology degree in hand, but his true calling emerged in - [Exciting Update: Introducing the Charity Box – A More Accessible Way to Collaborate and Give Back](https://notabarista.org/charity-box-a-more-accessible-way-to-collaborate-and-give-back/) - Dear Valued Partners and Coffee Community Members, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Charity Box Wristbands, designed to make collaboration with I’M NOT A BARISTA even more inclusive and impactful for coffee shops, small businesses, and community groups worldwide. This initiative builds on our successful GCAG charity wristband program, evolving our - [A Young Farmer’s Passion: Kevin’s Coffee Journey with GCAG](https://notabarista.org/a-young-farmers-passion-kevins-coffee-journey-with-gcag/) - At just 16 years old, Kevin Arley Briceño Ramírez is brewing a brighter future for coffee farming in Colombia. In our latest 6-minute documentary, A Coffee Kid’s Dream: Meet Kevin | I’M NOT A BARISTA Short Documentary, Kevin shares his inspiring story of growing up on his family’s coffee farm in Piedecuesta, Santander. From picking - [Çağrı Denizer](https://notabarista.org/cagri-denizer/) - At 5:30 AM, as Ankara streets stir in the pre-dawn hush, 20-year-old Çağrı Denizer flips the sign to “Open”. Most baristas groan at the early shift, but for Çağrı Denizer, it’s a sacred ritual—grinding beans, the scent of coffee rising like a quiet song. With five years shaping his craft since he was 15, this - [Gabor Mordy Jakab](https://notabarista.org/gabor-mordy-jakab/) - In the gentle embrace of Berlin’s Köpenick, where lakes ripple like soft secrets and ancient oaks stand sentinel, Gabor Mordy Jakab—Mordy to a few old souls—has found his rhythm at 45. His days hum with a purpose that feels alive, not frantic, a balance he’s clawed his way to after years of searching. He works - [TIMEMORE PROX: The Precision Kettle Coffee Lovers Need in 2025?](https://notabarista.org/timemore-prox-the-precision-kettle-coffee-lovers-need-in-2025/) - Hey coffee lovers! At I’M NOT A BARISTA, we’re all about celebrating the coffee community and the gear that makes your morning brew shine. Today, we’re diving into the TIMEMORE PROX, a gooseneck kettle promising ±0.5°C accuracy for pour-over perfection. We put it through its paces in a head-to-head showdown, and here’s the scoop! Should - [Danny Toro](https://notabarista.org/danny-toro/) - Have you ever brewed coffee at 80 degrees Celsius? In 2024, Danny Toro (they/them) did, standing on a Portugal stage at the International AeroPress Championship, their AeroPress steaming as the crowd leaned in. “I couldn’t believe it,” they said, recalling the moment their daringly low temperature unlocked the sweetest, most floral cup they ever tasted—not - [Join the Coffee Movement with Our Charity Box!](https://notabarista.org/join-the-coffee-movement-with-our-charity-box/) - Join the Coffee Movement with Our Charity Box! Join us today. Navigate to the next section At I’M NOT A BARISTA, we’re excited to introduce our Charity Box—a simple yet powerful way to support coffee farmers and their communities while building connections in your own local coffee scene. We started in since 2020 Donated 14,892 - [Hu Ying](https://notabarista.org/hu-ying/) - Under the flickering lights of Dublin’s 2016 World Barista Championship, Hu Ying stood trembling, her hands steadying a pour-over as China’s hopes rested on her shoulders. In a tea-dominated nation, she dared to chase a dream, her heart racing with the weight of being an early pioneer. Born into a world where coffee was a - [Pineapple Burr - Double Grinding? Unboxing Millab M01 Hand Grinder ASMR](https://notabarista.org/pineapple-burr-double-grinding-unboxing-millab-m01-hand-grinder-asmr/) - Join us for a mesmerizing ASMR-style unboxing of the Millab M01, generously provided by TIMEMORE, the new high-end brand from Millab, is redefining conical burrs. This grinder’s quirky pineapple burr design instantly brings back memories of the viral PPAP song (LOL) —talk about a fun and intriguing feature! Is it double-grinding like the MOMENTEM? Not - [Guideline for Volunteer Subtitle Correctors](https://notabarista.org/guideline-for-volunteer-subtitle-correctors/) - Welcome to the I’M NOT A BARISTA Volunteer Team! ☕ Thank you for joining us to share the incredible stories of coffee farmers with the world! Your help with subtitle corrections will ensure these tales of resilience and coffee culture shine brightly and accurately. Here’s everything you need to get started. Why This Matters: The - [Dmytro Mohylenko](https://notabarista.org/dmytro-mohylenko-founder-of-dotyk-dripper/) - In 2017, a 16-year-old Dmytro Mohylenko took his first sip of espresso at VZNK Coffee in Kyiv, Ukraine, and the world shifted. The sweet, pure taste of that cup—served without sugar—ignited a passion that would carry him from a summer job to the forefront of Ukraine’s specialty coffee scene. Today, as the creator of Dotyk, - [Liliana Caballero Rojas](https://notabarista.org/coffee-hero-liliana-caballero-rojas/) - In the rolling hills of Bucaramanga, Colombia, where coffee plants sway under the morning mist, Liliana Caballero Rojas stands as a beacon of resilience and passion. Her story, woven into the fabric of Café Hacienda Casablanca, is one of dreams defying odds—a tale that found its heart in the Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG) - [Aysel Guluzada & Timur Lyapin](https://notabarista.org/2-coffee-heroes-aysel-guluzada-and-timur-lyapin-in-baku/) - Imagine a bustling city cradled between the shimmering Caspian Sea and the rugged Caucasus Mountains. Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, hums with life. The air carries the faint aroma of tea, a tradition as old as the cobblestone streets. But something new is brewing. Over the past 15 years, coffee has crept into the city’s - [The Bitter Brew: How New US Tariffs Are Steaming Up the Coffee World](https://notabarista.org/the-bitter-brew-how-new-us-tariffs-are-steaming-up-the-coffee-world/) - Bad news for coffee lovers: your morning cup is about to get pricier. New US tariffs on coffee imports and equipment are driving up costs, hitting everyone from baristas to farmers. So, what’s going on, and why should you care? Let’s spill the beans over a fresh brew. Picture this: you stroll into your local - [Wang Chuan](https://notabarista.org/wang-chuan-hopehi-shenyang/) - Snow falls softly on Shenyang’s quiet streets, blanketing the northern Chinese city in a hush that feels eternal. Inside a small apartment, Wang Chuan, a photographer with a restless heart, flips through snapshots of a Taipei café, its warm lights cutting through the evening chill. It’s 2016, and he’s just stepped out of Stay Real, - [Camilo Torres](https://notabarista.org/camilo-torres-the-cranky-hummingbird-barichara-colombia/) - The rain came hard that first day, soaking through Camilo Torres’ shirt as he trudged up a muddy Colombian hillside, a heavy sack of coffee cherries slung over his shoulder. He was 15, a restless kid who’d rather ditch school than study, and this was his father’s idea of a lesson. “He wanted me to - [Hu Han](https://notabarista.org/hu-han-barista-at-muller-cafe-in-shenyang/) - Hu Han doesn’t stride into Müller Cafe like a big shot. More often, he’s the guy in the back, fiddling with a grinder or hauling a bag of beans, a big smile breaking through when you catch his eye. At 25, he’s the co-owner of this cozy spot in Shenyang, alongside his partner Le—a duo - [Laura and Johanna Pinto Gómez](https://notabarista.org/laura-and-johanna-pinto-gomez/) - In the misty hills of Vereda Vericuté, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia, Laura and Johanna Pinto Gómez tend a small coffee farm that whispers of resilience and renewal. Barely two hectares, it’s no sprawling estate—just a patchwork of coffee, cacao, and plantains carved from inherited land and years of steady labor. Laura stepped into coffee farming after - [GCAG Colombia: A Journey of Learning, Community, and Impact](https://notabarista.org/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 NOT A BARISTA, Over the - [Leonardo Gaviria](https://notabarista.org/leonardo-gaviria/) - Picture this: a sun-drenched coffee farm in Colombia, where the air hums with the promise of a perfect brew. In the heart of this caffeine-kissed land, Leonardo Gaviria—a coffee quality analyst, professional Q-grader, and agroindustrial engineer—stands as a bridge between the soil and the cup. His story isn’t just about coffee; it’s a cinematic journey - [A Small Cupping, A Big Heart: GCAG’s Charity Event in Baku](https://notabarista.org/a-small-cupping-a-big-heart-gcags-charity-event-in-baku/) - In the bustling city of Baku, Azerbaijan, a quiet revolution brewed on March 1, 2025. Timur Lyapin, a local coffee enthusiast, hosted the first-ever Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG) charity cupping—an event that proved small gatherings can pour big hope into the world. With 55 attendees sipping, tasting, and connecting, this humble cupping raised - [Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo](https://notabarista.org/raul-rafael-artigas-perozo/) - The café buzzed with the scent of fresh grounds, but the La Marzocco Strada loomed before Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo—an untouchable steel god. He wasn’t a barista, just the pastry guy, mesmerized as latte art swirled into cups. How did milk bend like that? He clutched the chipped mug his mother gave him in Venezuela, - [GCAG: A New Era of Coffee Education & Community Support | Documentary Trailer](https://notabarista.org/gcag-a-new-era-of-coffee-education-community-support-documentary-trailer/) - In February 2025, I’M NOT A BARISTA, with the support of TIMEMORE, Fundación Federico, Hacienda Casablanca, and other partners, launched the first-ever GCAG coffee training program in Bucaramanga, Colombia. This initiative brought together young farmers, producers, and industry professionals to share knowledge, tools, and opportunities to strengthen the coffee supply chain at its roots. Over - [New Episode Out Now: Damien O'Brien on Resilience, Mental Health & Coffee Foundation](https://notabarista.org/new-episode-out-now-damien-obrien-on-resilience-mental-health-coffee-foundation/) - Host’s Note: We’re thrilled to announce that we’re kicking off our 4th season of I’M NOT A BARISTA in 2025! This episode marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we’re so happy to bring it to you. While this episode with Damien O’Brien was actually recorded back in 2024, due to workload and - [Join the GCAG Charity Coffee Cupping in Baku!](https://notabarista.org/join-the-gcag-charity-coffee-cupping-in-baku/) - We are thrilled to announce a new GCAG (Global Coffee Alliance for Good) partner and an exciting charity event in Baku, Azerbaijan! GCAG Charity Coffee Cupping in Baku Charity Coffee Cupping – an event organized by passionate coffee enthusiast Aysel Guluzada (@aysel.guluzada), Authorized SCA Trainer Timur Lyapin (@timly.coffee), and CoffeeBar Roastery (@coffeebar_roastery), with the incredible - [Formulario de Evaluación del Curso GCAG](https://notabarista.org/formulario-de-evaluacion-del-curso-gcag/) - ¡Gracias por participar en nuestro curso inaugural de GCAG (Alianza Global de Café para el Bien)! Tu opinión es fundamental para ayudarnos a mejorar nuestros cursos y hacerlos aún más impactantes para nuestra comunidad cafetera. Este cuestionario te tomará aproximadamente de 5 a 10 minutos. Page 1 of 4NombreFirstLastGénero*Please selectMasculinoFemeninoNo binario/OtroPrefiero no decirloGrupo de edad*Please - [Li Tao](https://notabarista.org/li-taos-eclair-coffee-scale-from-circuit-boards-to-coffee-innovation/) - 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. - [Brew Coffee Like a Chef: The Coffee Science of Double-Stage Extraction with MOMENTEM](https://notabarista.org/brew-coffee-like-a-chef-the-coffee-science-of-double-stage-extraction-with-momentem/) - Brewing coffee is much like cooking—timing, temperature, and ingredient separation all impact the final outcome. This article explores a double-stage brewing method using the MOMENTEM grinder, where fines are separated and reintroduced later to optimize extraction. Grounded in extraction science and supported by recent research, this method leverages particle size distribution and natural temperature changes - [Enki Suarez](https://notabarista.org/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 busy and earn a little - [I'M NOT A BARISTA Internship Program 2025](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-barista-internship-program-2025/) - We’re excited to announce that the I’M NOT A BARISTA Internship Program is back for 2025! This year, we are looking for passionate individuals who share our mission of giving a voice to the unsung heroes in the coffee community. If you are eager to make a global impact, grow your skills, and be part - [Suraj Bhandari](https://notabarista.org/meet-barista-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 better opportunities—and discover something extraordinary - [2024 Annual Wrap-Up: 2024: A Year of Growth and Gratitude](https://notabarista.org/heres-a-draft-for-your-2024-annual-wrap-up-2024-a-year-of-growth-and-gratitude/) - As we bid farewell to 2024, we reflect on a year filled with milestones, challenges, and an unwavering commitment to the coffee community. This year, we reached a total donation of $14,749, a testament to the collective efforts of our incredible charity partners and supporters. A big shoutout to all of you who made this - [Yunxian Li](https://notabarista.org/yunxian-li-cafe-modori/) - 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 her partner Lin. Despite their - [I'M NOT A BARISTA and TIMEMORE Launch "GCAG": A New Charity Initiative Supporting Coffee Farmers and Building Global Connections](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-barista-and-timemore-launch-gcag/) - Shenzhen, China — November 2024 — I’M NOT A BARISTA is proud to announce the launch of the Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG), an extension of the Charity Coffee Wristband Program, which unites coffee lovers worldwide to support farmers and baristas in need. Launching in partnership with TIMEMORE, and Fundación Federico, GCAG’s pilot program - [Supporting the Coffee Community: Our Contribution to the National Vocational Skills Competition in China](https://notabarista.org/supporting-the-coffee-community-our-contribution-to-the-national-vocational-skills-competition-in-china/) - Every two years, the National Vocational Skills Competition, organized by the Chinese Educational Center, gathers professionals from various industries to showcase their talents and dedication. This prestigious event is not just a platform for skill recognition but a celebration of community, hard work, and passion. National Vocational Skills Competition In 2024, I’M NOT A BARISTA - [Bilawal Khan](https://notabarista.org/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 customers, Bilawal wanted to be - [The Real Price of a Cup of Coffee: Ethics in the Coffee Community](https://notabarista.org/the-real-price-of-a-cup-of-coffee-ethics-in-the-coffee-community/) - Coffee is more than just a beverage; it’s a culture, a passion, and for many, a way of life. But as the industry grows, cracks are starting to show in what we thought was a relatively pure and human-centered community. Beneath the aroma of freshly brewed coffee lies a less savory truth: the rise of - [Exposing the Truth: Cocinare’s Unethical Trademark Infringement and Image Misuse](https://notabarista.org/cocinare-trademark-infringement-dani-image-misuse/) - We want to share an ongoing issue involving Shenzhen Kexina Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市柯西娜科技有限公司于, also known as Cocinare), based in Shenzhen, China. After we declined their charity partnership in early 2023, Cocinare started using a confusingly similar mark, “I’M A BARISTA,” causing significant confusion among the coffee community. They have not only infringed on our - [Donation Announcement: $662 USD for Barista Alejandro Lozano](https://notabarista.org/donation-announcement-662-usd-for-barista-alejandro-lozano/) - We’re excited to share that, together with the incredible generosity of the global coffee community, we have raised a total of $662 to support Alejandro Lozano, a passionate barista from Colombia. Alejandro’s story—of resilience, dedication, and love for his craft despite financial hardships—moved us all and united us in a shared mission. Out of this - [Can past predict the future? Meet up MUMAC Academy at #brewathome zoom party](https://notabarista.org/meet-up-mumac-academy-at-brewathome-zoom-party/) - From legendary FAEMA E61 to E71E. This time we have MUMAC Academy with us, Let’s meet at #brewathome zoom party Date: June 25, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM Italy Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82180909631 Meeting ID: 821 8090 9631 About #brewathomeIt is all about the coffee community#brewathome is a global social campaign to help the coffee - [Jaye Sanders](https://notabarista.org/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 world championships or grand moments - [Hugo Ferraz](https://notabarista.org/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 like many great stories, his - [Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo](https://notabarista.org/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 shops, each boasting its own - [MOMENTEM Collaboration Policy Update](https://notabarista.org/momentem-collaboration-policy-update/) - We’re excited to share some updates about the MOMENTEM project and clarify our stance on collaborations and sponsorships. Since the launch of MOMENTEM, we have been fortunate to receive an incredible amount of interest and support from baristas, national champions, coffee influencers, and the coffee community as a whole. We want to take a moment - [Nikos Antzaras](https://notabarista.org/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 of medical engineering to the - [Damien O’Brien](https://notabarista.org/damien-obrien_coffee-foundation/) - 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 Swiss society. Damien O’Brien - [MOMENTEM Customized Lid](https://notabarista.org/momentem-customized-lid/) - Page 1 of 2Are you an Indiegogo backer?*Please selectYesNoThe replacement kit includes a new silicon pad, a new spring, a M3 screw, a M3 Allen key, and a refined fine-cutting burr.NameFirstLastEmail address*The email you used for your orderContact number*Country*Please selectAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas - [Barista Alejandro Lozano Struggles to Compete Amid Financial Hardship](https://notabarista.org/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 eating just one meal a - [Atahan Kaygusuz](https://notabarista.org/atahan-kaygusuz-barista-roaster-story-from-turkey/) - 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, yet through it all, he - [Charity Cheung](https://notabarista.org/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 we don’t try” spirit. This - [Andrew Jay](https://notabarista.org/andrew-jay-barista-trainer/) - “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 Jay This was Andrew Jay’s - [Arby Avanesian](https://notabarista.org/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 — that is precisely what makes - [From Barista to CEO: Nikos Antzaras' Journey of Passion, Competition, and Community](https://notabarista.org/from-barista-to-ceo-nikos-antzaras-journey-of-passion-competition-and-community/) - In this episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Nikos Antzaras, a two-time Greek Barista Champion whose love for coffee transformed his life and career. Starting as a medical engineering student working as a barista to cover expenses, Nikos found his true calling in the world of coffee—a decision that - [New Podcast Episode: From Barista to Trainer – Andrew Jay’s Inspiring Coffee Journey](https://notabarista.org/new-podcast-episode-from-barista-to-trainer-andrew-jays-inspiring-coffee-journey/) - We’re excited to announce the latest episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, featuring a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional whose journey has taken him from behind the espresso machine to becoming a regional coffee trainer. Andrew Jay In this episode, Andrew opens up about his - [Duncan Lim](https://notabarista.org/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 lucky enough to spot its - [CK - Kwok Sze Ki](https://notabarista.org/kwok-sze-ki-ck-wristband-designer/) - 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 difficult discussions? That’s what C.K., - [Hanyue's Coffee Wristband Design Wins Silver Award!](https://notabarista.org/hanyue-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 her work. Hanyue Song Won - [Ahmet Talha Selçuk](https://notabarista.org/ahmet-talha-selcuk/) - 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. Yet, from its well-worn streets—once - [Mohamed Bentaleb](https://notabarista.org/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 espresso machine was fueled by - [David Disuanco](https://notabarista.org/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 coffee cherished for its unique - [Pierangely Parada](https://notabarista.org/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 aroma of coffee. Her father - [Important Notice: Email Issues Affecting Order Tracking Information](https://notabarista.org/important-notice-email-issues-affecting-order-tracking-information/) - Dear Coffee Friends, We wanted to inform you about a recent issue we've encountered with our email system. Unfortunately, this problem is affecting all users with Gmail or Yahoo email addresses. If you've recently purchased a charity product from us, there is a chance you may not receive your tracking number due to this issue. - [Carlo Barbi](https://notabarista.org/carlo-barbi-club-house/) - 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. Carlo Barbi, CEO of - [Mitra Roshanian](https://notabarista.org/mitra-roshanian-baraye-coffee/) - 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 town bordering Ukraine and Moldova, - [Norah Ba Fadhl ](https://notabarista.org/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 call a place that has - [Nawar Adra](https://notabarista.org/nawar-adra-stitch-coffee/) - 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 of Stitch Coffee Nawar Adra - [Arif Budiyanto](https://notabarista.org/arif-budiyanto-coffee-farmer-indonesia/) - 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 and providing them with opportunities - [Encouraging Coffee Advancement, one Coffee Wristband at a Time](https://notabarista.org/encouraging-coffee-advancement-one-coffee-wristband-at-a-time/) - Arif Budiyanto has captained Java Sugesti since it was passed down to him by his parents, taking care of the farm and the coffee community that came along with it. Regarding specialty coffee, Java Sugesti is considerably young, and with the concerns it is currently facing, I’M NOT A BARISTA is proud to have made - [Announcement: MOMENTEM Grinder in Design in Coffee](https://notabarista.org/design-in-coffee-momentem-grinder-design-in-coffee/) - Dear Coffee Community, We have some exciting news to share about our journey with the MOMENTEM grinder! As you know, we have been dedicated to bringing the most innovative coffee hand grinder to enthusiasts and professionals alike. Today, we are thrilled to announce that MOMENTEM has been showcased in the Design in Coffee page. While - [Esmeralda Peña Sanchez](https://notabarista.org/esmeralda-pena-sanchez/) - Finding a safe community to belong to can be arduous, especially in condensed cities like Seattle, Washington, where socializing with strangers is not something that the local people are often open-minded about. But, for Esmeralda Peña Sanchez, her job as a barista involves interacting with dozens of faces throughout the day, which is what drives - [Patricia Perello](https://notabarista.org/patricia-perello/) - Dubai is known for many things: Ultramodern architecture that defies belief; curated landscapes designed to satisfy even the most critical aesthete; and luxury, the likes of which most of the world could only imagine. But perhaps it should be known for its best-kept secret: That a young, defiant collective of determined roasters is bringing sustainable, - [From Barista to Robot: Exploring the Evolution of Coffee with KioCafé](https://notabarista.org/from-barista-to-robot-exploring-the-evolution-of-coffee-with-kiocafe/) - KioSoft Technologies @kiosofttechnologies, a company that specializes in unattended kiosk solutions, has expanded its brand. Their machinery is equipped with robotic aids in laundry, parking, vending, and car maintenance, but now, they’re expanding to also be a part of the coffee industry. With their newly innovative KioCafé Robot @kiocafe, anyone looking for a caffeine-induced pick-me-up - [Efe Kahya](https://notabarista.org/efe-kahya/) - Art can be inspirational through many forms and mediums, but for Efe Kahya, he finds it in smooth, rich, and unique cups of coffee. Efe’s passion for coffee began in 2016 when he was served a V60 pour-over at his local shop, which ultimately led to the beginning of his career as a barista. - [Brewing Connections: Inside the Coffee Community with Archers](https://notabarista.org/archers-coffee-and-frederick-bejo/) - Archers Wholesale & Supply Store, based out of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is educating people about their specialty craft class by class. Archers’ three main goals are quality, transparency, and sustainability, which are all achieved through their method of green coffee trading. Archers showcases coffee beans from all around the world and roasts with care - [Lucas Harville](https://notabarista.org/lucas-harville/) - Luca, from Loveramics Standing tall at Loveramics Booth is Lucas Harville, the general manager of Loveramics, USA, basking in the love and connection that the coffee community brings to everyone present at the event. He is at Shanghai Hotelex to show off Loveramics’ gorgeous ceramics, connect with other coffee enthusiasts, and grow the business, - [María Lucía Restrepo](https://notabarista.org/maria-lucia-restrepo/) - Hailing from the luscious landscapes of Colombia, María Lucía Restrepo considers herself a newbie in the coffee industry, learning along the way and changing lives one ping-pong paddle at a time. We caught up with Maria at Shanghai Hotelex, and listened to her story, to get an insight into the humanitarian work she’s doing at - [Coffee Wristband Charity Partner HOHIILIFE Made This Happen](https://notabarista.org/coffee-wristband-charity-partner-hohiilife-made-this-happen/) - The coffee community truly embodies a spirit of unparalleled camaraderie and warmth, consistently demonstrating that it’s not just about the brew, but the bonds it fosters across the globe. Our charity partner, HOHIILIFE, has brilliantly utilized their initial funding of $630 USD, to launch an inspiring project with other brands. This initiative focuses on empowering individuals - [Rens Tuzon](https://notabarista.org/rens-tuzon/) - The craft of coffee is innately artistic — each sip of a quality brew sparks admiration, a reminder of the mastery it demands. From novel brewing methods to unconventional roasting styles, those in the industry strive to marry creativity with innovation, forever seeking the next best method to serve and savor quality coffee. Rens Tuzon, - [Vera Li](https://notabarista.org/vera-li/) - Firstly, we have Vera Li from Cafe Elements, a green coffee bean buyer company in China that sources its beans from Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador. Cafe Elements started as a personal desire for Vera to change the narrative of the coffee industry in China, as she was formerly in the medicine industry. With her 15 - [Calling All Coffee Lovers: Volunteer and Make a Difference with Us!](https://notabarista.org/calling-all-coffee-lovers-volunteer-and-make-a-difference-with-us/) - I’M NOT A BARISTA at Shanghai Hotelex Dear Coffee Aficionados, We’re buzzing with excitement and couldn’t wait to share this exhilarating news with our cherished coffee community. As we’ve been immersed in our projects in Shenzhen, a realization struck us – the vibrant Shanghai Hotelex is a mere two-hour flight away! After engaging in heartfelt - [George Makropoulos](https://notabarista.org/george-makropoulos/) - In the world of coffee, George Makropoulos stands out as an inspiring figure. This Greek coffee professional has dedicated his life not only to mastering the art and science of coffee but also to passing on his knowledge and passion to a new generation of coffee experts. George Makropoulos George’s story is proof that - [Kunal Sheth](https://notabarista.org/kunal-sheth/) - In the vibrant world of coffee entrepreneurship, Kunal Sheth, an ambitious and passionate coffee lover from India, defied the odds to create a thriving specialty coffee culture in his region. From humble beginnings in a small town to challenging the norms in Mumbai, Kunal’s journey is a testament to his unwavering determination and his unwavering - [Wristband Designer/Design Wanted: Calling All Coffee Enthusiasts and Designers!](https://notabarista.org/wristband-designer-design-wanted-calling-all-coffee-enthusiasts-and-designers/) - Happy Valentine’s Day, fellow coffee lovers! As we embark on this new year, we’re thrilled to unveil fresh wristband designs for our dedicated supporters. A heartfelt thank you to Tigger for igniting the idea of coffee-themed wristbands. Together, we’ve raised over $7000 USD in collaboration with our charity partners across the globe. Your enthusiasm and - [Coffee Feed Control with the Momentem Grinder Looking at the top burr as one to control flow to the bottom burr](https://notabarista.org/coffee-feed-control-with-the-momentem-grinder-looking-at-the-top-burr-as-one-to-control-flow-to-the-bottom-burr/) - Please note that this article was originally published on Medium by Robert McKeon Aloe on February 3, 2024. For those interested in reading the complete article, you can follow this link: Read the full article on Medium. The MOMENTEM grinder finally arrived at my door, and I was so excited. This grinder is a rare - [A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"](https://notabarista.org/a-cup-of-savina-giachgia-stories-from-the-coffee-world/) - You’re tuning into the ‘I’M NOT A BARISTA’ podcast, and today marks the beginning of our exhilarating 2024 journey together. As we sip our first cups of coffee in this new year, we’re thrilled to bring you stories that brew inspiration, stir passion, and pour out the essence of what it truly means to be - [Mertkan Kılıçcı](https://notabarista.org/mertkan-kilicci-barista-roaster-from-turkey/) - Mertkan Kılıçcı‘s story is a journey of passion transcending the bounds of a typical career path. It begins in the classrooms of an engineering college in Turkey, where Mertkan, a student of mechanical engineering, grapples with a profession he respects but doesn’t love. His true calling whispers to him not in the hum of machinery, - [Coffee Internship 2024 at I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/coffee-internship-2024/) - Are you a coffee-loving university student with a passion for coffee internship? Love graphic design, event management, marketing, or content writing? Join the I’M NOT A BARISTA Coffee Internship Program for 2024! Gain real-life work experience, mentorship from our founder, and contribute to our mission of promoting coffee culture. Internship Program Introduction: Welcome to the - [Volunteers Wanted for World of Coffee Dubai 2024](https://notabarista.org/volunteers-wanted-for-world-of-coffee-dubai-2024/) - We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteer ambassadors for the upcoming World of Coffee Dubai 2024 event (Jan 20-23, 2024). As a volunteer, you’ll be the face of I’M NOT A BARISTA, helping to spread our mission, interact with influential coffee community members, and generate support for our charity initiatives. At I’M NOT A BARISTA, we understand that - [Alejandro Lozano](https://notabarista.org/alejandro-lozano/) - At 44, Alejandro Lozano, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of baristas worldwide. In a world where age often dictates career trajectories, Alejandro’s story diverges from the norm. A pianist by training, his shift to the bustling world of coffee in Monterrey, Mexico, mirrors the lives of many baristas who find their calling - [2023 Recap: A Year of Passion, Progress, and Coffee Connections](https://notabarista.org/2023-recap-a-year-of-passion-progress-and-coffee-connections/) - As we sip our final cups of coffee in 2023, let's take a moment to reflect on the journey we've shared. It's been a year of challenges, achievements, and, most importantly, community. Here's a look back at the milestones we've celebrated together. Wristbands Making Waves: This year, our wristbands traveled further and touched more lives - [Xiao Xia](https://notabarista.org/xiao-xia-founder-of-reshine-china/) - In the bustling lanes of Shenyang, China, where specialty coffee is still blossoming, Xiao Xia stands as a testament to what female entrepreneurs can achieve in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her story is not just about the aromatic allure of coffee but about a resilient journey marked by passion, innovation, and an unyielding commitment to - [Haroon Zafar](https://notabarista.org/haroon-zafar/) - Haroon Zafar’s Coffee Canvas: Brewing, Creating, and Connecting. In the fascinating realm of coffee aficionados and content creators, Haroon Zafar emerged as a captivating figure, weaving a narrative that transcends the boundaries of coffee, anime, and a mosaic of personal passions. Haroon’s journey, illuminated through the lens of our podcast, unveils a tapestry of dedication, - [Catherine Gu](https://notabarista.org/coffee-judge-catherine-gu/) - In the world of coffee, where the aroma of freshly ground beans can tell a story of passion and dedication, Catherine Gu, known affectionately as Empress Gu in the coffee community in China, stands out not just as a connoisseur but as a beacon for all who cherish the humble coffee bean. Her story is - [MOMENTEM Shipping Survey Announcement for Our Indiegogo Backers!](https://notabarista.org/momentem-shipping-survey-announcement-for-our-indiegogo-backers/) - Dear MOMENTEM supporters, We have reached a thrilling milestone in our journey together! The shipping surveys have been dispatched to your email, marking a crucial step towards getting your beloved MOMENTEM grinder into your hands. Here’s What You Need to Do: Check Your Email: Search for an email from Pledgebox @pledgebox.com with your unique shipping - [Dara Santana](https://notabarista.org/dara-santana/) - BEHIND “DART CAFFEINE”: DISCOVERING COFFEE THROUGH THE SENSES OF A CHEMICAL ENGINEER AND HER IMPACT ON WATER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT FOR COFFEE. THIS IS THE STORY OF DARA SANTANA. Dara Santana Whoever said chemistry is essential for falling in love and crucial in a relationship was not wrong. And Dara Santana, a chemical engineer originally from - [Khairullah Anuar](https://notabarista.org/khairullah-anuar/) - Khai, as he warmly insists to be called, radiates an aura of humble ambition. Khairullah Anuar, originally hailing from Malaysia, today he calls Singapore his home. Here, within the bustling streets and aromatic cafes, he stands tall as an Academy Trainer and Quality Assurance professional. But every story has its beginnings, and for Khairullah Anuar, - [Jeremy Zhang](https://notabarista.org/jeremy-zhang/) - In the bustling realm of China’s coffee industry, a name echoes with admiration and respect – Jeremy Zhang, fondly known as “Captain” by those who have sailed with him through the evolving waves of the specialty coffee scene. His journey permeated with a rich aroma of diligence, innovation, and genuine love for coffee, harbors not - [Event Announcement: Barcelona Coffee Awards 2023 with I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/event-announcement-barcelona-coffee-awards-2023-with-im-not-a-barista/) - Join Us at the Heartbeat of Global Coffee Culture! 📅 Date: September 29-October 1, 2023 📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain Barcelona Coffee Awards 2023 About the Event: The Barcelona Coffee Awards 2023 is set to be a flavorful fusion of coffee professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses from around the globe. An event where passion for coffee meets - [Savina Giachgia](https://notabarista.org/savina-giachgia/) - From the Shores of Greece to the World Stage: The Tale of Savina Giachgia‘s Rise in the Coffee Realm The caffeinated world of baristas is more than just beans and brews. Each cup holds a story, an art, and a deep-rooted passion. Among these narratives, the tale of Savina Giachgia, a young talent from Greece, - [Farnood Khodaei](https://notabarista.org/farnood-khodaei/) - In the heart of Iran, a nation with ancient and culturally rich terrains, is a tale of dedication, challenges, and an unyielding passion for coffee. This is the journey of Farnood Khodaei, who transformed life’s hurdles into stepping stones, emerging as an inspiration for countless aspiring coffee professionals. Farnood Khodaei “I started my cafe journey - [Discontinuation of Our Presence on Little Red Book](https://notabarista.org/discontinuation-of-our-presence-on-little-red-book/) - To our esteemed community, partners, and supporters, It is with a profound sense of responsibility and transparency that we, I’M NOT A BARISTA, announce our departure from the Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) platform. As we continuously strive to foster genuine connections with our audience and uphold the highest standards of integrity, we feel it is - [S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee](https://notabarista.org/s3e7-finding-zen-in-coffee-brewing-a-conversation-with-nadia-park-on-mindfulness-culture-and-connections-in-the-world-of-coffee/) - Nadia Park Ever pondered on the therapeutic benefits of brewing coffee? Introducing Nadia Park (@nadiaxcoffee), a proud Korean American, rooted in California, who stumbled upon the tranquility imbued in the act of drip coffee preparation. This newfound ritual has since infused joy into her daily life. Join Nadia as she talks about her coffee journey. - [S3E9: Brewing Success with Fish - The Story of TIMEMORE and Redefining Coffee Culture](https://notabarista.org/brewing-success-with-fish-the-story-of-timemore-and-redefining-coffee-culture/) - Dive into the world of coffee and design in this captivating episode as we’re joined by Fish Yu, the visionary founder of TIMEMORE. Discover his fascinating journey in shaping the way coffee enthusiasts experience this beloved beverage. From founding TIMEMORE to designing coffee products, Fish gives us an intimate look at his life, work, and - [Melissa Stinson](https://notabarista.org/melissa-stinson/) - In the bustling heart of Chicago, amidst the historic streets of the Pilsen neighborhood, an unassuming sanctuary stands out – not by its grandeur, but by its soul. It’s a space that boldly claims, “EVERYBODY’S BUSY”. But is everybody truly? Melissa Stinson, an entrepreneurial spirit, challenges this very notion through her coffee space, inviting everyone - [Baristas, a more important job than you think, unfortunately, not treated fairly](https://notabarista.org/baristas-a-more-important-job-than-you-think-unfortunately-not-treated-fairly/) - We often underestimate the role of baristas in our daily life. When we visit a coffee shop, we see them as mere servers of our caffeine fix but seldom do we pause to consider the complexity and importance of their role. Behind each cup of coffee is a skilled barista, a person who is more than just a server, - [Jin](https://notabarista.org/mumamoo_jin/) - Meet Jin: A Coffee Enthusiast Taking China’s Coffee Culture to New Heights Get ready to step onto the aromatic grounds of Chinese coffee culture with Jin, the creative force behind MumaMoo. This brand is not just a name; it is a journey into the heart of coffee culture in China. With his tantalizing Chinese-language videos, Jin has brewed a global - [Unveiling the Profound Impact of a Small Wristband - Helping Coffee Farmers in Nagaland, India](https://notabarista.org/unveiling-the-profound-impact-of-a-small-wristband-helping-coffee-farmers-in-nagaland-india/) - Coffee, beyond its ability to energize us for the day, has evolved into a powerful symbol of passions, dreams, and personal values. It unites a close-knit community of coffee professionals who are on a remarkable mission – to showcase the true potential of coffee in uplifting individuals and driving positive change in our lives - [Our Coffee Journey: How A Small Idea Became A Global Movement](https://notabarista.org/our-coffee-journey-how-a-small-idea-became-a-global-movement/) - Picture yourself as an integral part of the bustling global coffee industry. Envision being part of a spirited community that spans from the lively cafes of New York to the verdant coffee farms of Brazil. Yet, you’re battling low wages, dealing with unfair practices, and struggling to adapt socially. A harsh reality for many coffee professionals worldwide. - [Vardhman Jain](https://notabarista.org/vardhman-jain/) - From Kitchen Dreams to Bottled Brilliance, let’s take a look at Vardhman Jain‘s Cold Brew journey. This is his coffee story. In the vibrant landscape of India’s coffee culture, Vardhman Jain stands as a coffee entrepreneur and the visionary creator behind his own brand. From humble beginnings, where the aroma of home-brewed coffee filled - [TIMEMORE 123GO-Portable mini coffee maker with a eletronic grinder](https://notabarista.org/timemore-123go-portable-mini-coffee-maker-with-a-eletronic-grinder/) - Today, we’re unboxing the TIMEMORE 123GO, a mini coffee maker from TIMEMORE and LVIDA. This is a portable, all-in-one brewing device that contains a dripper (Water distortion tool), an electronic grinder, a reusable filter (Dripper), and a cup. And the best part? It’s only about $100 USD! - [Difluid Omni Roasting Colour Meter: Unboxing and First Look](https://notabarista.org/difluid-omni-colur-meter/) - Play VideoPlay Video Today, we have something special for you all. We’re finally unboxing and reviewing the Omni Colour Meter, a promising new product from the emerging brand, Difluid. With an attractive price tag of only $800, it has certainly made a buzz in the market. So stick with us as we explore this two-in-one - [Nadia Park](https://notabarista.org/nadia-park/) - “I just didn’t want to make educational content. I never won (or participated in) a Brewer’s or Barista’s Championship, so I had no visible credibility. And as much as I would like to explain things, I think those are for others. For me, it was more about how I can emit positive energy through coffee - [Puja Thapaliya](https://notabarista.org/puja-thapaliya/) - Puja Thapaliya stands as a testament to the transformative power of dedication and hard work. Most importantly, Puja aspires to inspire women globally, particularly those who hail from Asian countries where prevailing stereotypes suggest that women lack the ability to stand alongside men. Puja proudly bears the title of the first Nepali woman to compete - [Timur Lyapin](https://notabarista.org/timur-lyapin-azerbaijan-coffee/) - Coffee breaks the barriers of distance as we explore the coffee life of Timur Lyapin in Azerbaijan. This is his coffee story. Timur’s home of Azerbaijan, a country situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, boasts a fascinating blend of cultures, traditions, and landscapes. Nestled between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, this - [S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez](https://notabarista.org/s3e8-steaming-controversies-unmasking-the-coffee-industry-with-jo-lopez/) - Our guest is none other than Jo Lopez (@link_is_not_the_princess), the head of coffee at a coffee company in London, who spills the beans on the recent drama brewing in the coffee industry. A rising storm in a coffee cup, the controversial Paragon chilling tool, is the hot topic; with big players attempting to freeze out - [Introducing HOHIILIFE: Our New Sustainability Partner for the Coffee Wristbands Program](https://notabarista.org/hohiilife-new-partner-of-coffee-wristbands-program-at-im-not-a-barista/) - We are proud to announce that HOHIILIFE, an organization focusing on sustainability based in Guangzhou, China, is joining us for the Coffee Wristbands Program. As we continue to expand the reach of this project, we strive to incorporate more partners who share our values and vision. HOHIILIFE HOHIILIFE is the perfect example of such a - [Ewa Malicka](https://notabarista.org/ewa-malicka/) - When most people think about touring different countries, they think of the landmarks, heritage sites, and tourist destinations deemed fit by people all over the world. Today’s coffee story introduces Ewa Malicka, who loves to tour countries, not for sightseeing but to experience coffee and coffee shops in place of landmarks and heritage sites. Ewa - [Hanyue Song](https://notabarista.org/hanyue-wristband-designer/) - The Coffee Wristbands program showcases the unique designs of creatives within the coffee community, all while giving back to the coffee world. Today, we take a look at one of the designers behind the latest wristband design, Hanyue Song. This is her coffee story. Hanyue Song In the vibrant world of coffee culture, where diverse - [Darren Meachem](https://notabarista.org/darren-meachem/) - From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee to placing second in 2019’s Australian Northern regional World Aeropress Championship, Darren Meachem’s journey through coffee goes deep. This is his coffee story. “Coffee really found me, I wasn’t looking.” Darren-Meachem Taste and the sensory experience really paved the way for Darren Meachem’s coffee journey. Fueled by - [Shelton Aprilette](https://notabarista.org/shelton-aprilette/) - The Coffee Wristbands project showcases the unique designs of creatives within the coffee community, all while giving back to the coffee world. Today, we take a look at one of the designers behind the latest wristband design Shelton Aprilette. This is his coffee story. “Coffee connects people” Shelton Aprilette’s coffee journey started in - [Deepika Gowda](https://notabarista.org/deepika-gowda/) - The Coffee Wristbands program showcases the unique designs of creatives within the coffee community, all while giving back to the coffee world. Today, we take a look at one of the designers behind the latest wristband design, Deepika Gowda. This is her coffee story. Deepika Gowda From practicing law to practicing coffee, Deepika’s coffee journey - [Yue Yu](https://notabarista.org/yue-yu-founder-timemore/) - Product power all the way How does an industrial designer go from designing mobile phones to launching the most successful Kickstarter project in coffee history? Yue Yu, self-styled “Fish” because his surname is a homonym in Chinese for the aquatic vertebrate, is the Co-Founder and Design Director of TIMEMORE, a premium coffee equipment brand - [Kiah Parangue](https://notabarista.org/kiah-parangue/) - Everyone loves backstage passes; getting the opportunity to see behind the scenes and being part of the structure of events. Being backstage is not always what it claims to be, as it could be more than glamour, but a desire wanting to be achieved. This is Kiah Parangue’s coffee story. Some of the best - [Email System Outage Resolved: All Systems Are Back Up and Running Smoothly](https://notabarista.org/email-system-outage-resolved-all-systems-are-back-up-and-running-smoothly/) - Dear I’MNAB supporters, We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused by the recent email system outage that lasted for a few days. During this time, many of our users may have experienced issues with receiving our emails, and this also resulted in problems with tracking number notifications not being sent out correctly. We - [Termination of Charity Partnership with 529barista.CLUB](https://notabarista.org/termination-of-charity-partnership-with-529barista-club/) - Dear Valued I’M NOT A BARISTA Community, We regret to announce that we have decided to terminate our existing charity partnership with 529barista.CLUB in China. We extend our sincere thanks to their team for their contributions and support of our cause in the past, but due to differences in our approaches towards helping the coffee - [S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia](https://notabarista.org/s3e6-meet-darren-meachem-the-first-water-sommelier-in-australia/) - “Coffee paired with the right glass of water will dramatically change your experience…” [buzzsprout episode=’12986861′ player=’true’] From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee to placing second in 2019’s Australian Northern regional World Aeropress Championship, Darren Meachem’s journey through coffee goes deep. If you’re a coffee aficionado or simply curious about the fascinating world of - [Supporting Baristas in China: I'M NOT A BARISTA Donates $1490 USD to Aid Young Barista with Leukemia](https://notabarista.org/supporting-baristas-in-china-im-not-a-barista-donates-1490-usd-to-aid-young-barista-with-leukemia/) - I’M NOT A BARISTA, a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting baristas globally, has recently utilized the profits generated from the coffee wristbands to aid a Chinese barista Xiaoya Su who was suffering from leukemia. Our charity partners in China collaborated with us. As a result, we were able to donate the sum of $1490 USD - [Our One-Day Trip to Shanghai Hotelex!](https://notabarista.org/our-one-day-trip-to-shanghai-hotelex/) - Coffee Wristbands at Shanghai Hotelex We’re excited to share our recent one-day trip to Shanghai Hotelex, where we had an amazing time exploring the coffee scene in China. It was an eventful day, and we enjoyed every bit of it! Our primary objective was to visit all the top roasteries in China and discover Chinese - [S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.](https://notabarista.org/s3e5-meet-oleksii-fedorovskyi-ukraine-brewers-cup-champ-2016-and-2020-lets-talk-about-coffee-in-difficult-times/) - Recently we talked to Oleksii Fedorovskyi, the Ukraine Brewers Cup champion in 2016 and 2020. [buzzsprout episode=’12858807′ player=’true’] We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Oleksii Fedorovskyi, the Ukraine Brewers Cup champion in 2016 and 2020. Even during times of war, Oleksii never wavered in his love for coffee. He and all of the - [S2E2. Pack Katisomsakul shares how he built a growing coffee business in Thailand](https://notabarista.org/notabarista-podcast-pack-katisomsakul/) - Covid-19 has impacted so many people around the world and for some, has changed our lives completely. Many feel overwhelmed by it, but many could see the opportunities to thrive. In this episode, we talked to Pack Katisomsakul from Thailand, an entrepreneur with about ten years of experience in startups, and the founder of 50 - [S2E3. Meet Justin Piercy, the coffee guy behind DaddyGotCoffee](https://notabarista.org/s2e3-meet-justin-piercy/) - [buzzsprout episode=’10449446′ player=’true’] In this episode, we talked to Justin Piercy, the creator behind the Instagram account DaddyGotCoffee. Justin wants people to identify his Instagram page as somewhere you can be supported on your coffee journey, he wants to be a cheerleader in your life and to help you go through all the ups and downs - [S2E4: Meet Morgan Eckroth, your friendly internet barista](https://notabarista.org/s2e4-meet-morgan-eckroth/) - In our latest episode, we had a chance to talk to Morgan Eckroth, the friendly internet barista, the newest 2022 US Barista Champion known by over 7 million combined followers as @morgandrinkscoffee on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The barista competition represents an elevated version of what baristas do in their day-to-day work. [buzzsprout episode=’10538247′ player=’true’] “Competitions allow for a lot of innovation and - [50 Milk Street raised $750 through Coffee Wristbands and helped coffee farmers in Thailand](https://notabarista.org/pack-katisomsakul-50-milk-street-raised-750-through-coffee-wristbands-and-bought-coffee-trees-to-help-farmers-in-thailand/) - I’M NOT A BARISTA is happy to bring back Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul, the owner of the coffee business 50 Milk Street. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Pack after his success with the Coffee Wristbands Charity Program. 50 milk street raised $750 through Coffee Wristbands and bought 750 coffee trees to help - [Tanty Hartono and Rivo Trie Septiadiguna](https://notabarista.org/tanty-hartono-and-rivo-trie-septiadiguna/) - Tanty Hartono, our Coffee Wristbands distributor in Indonesia, raised $250 and with the support of Rivo Trie Septiadiguna, the funds will be used to help coffee cherry pickers in Indonesia. coffee picker family Tanty Hartono is no stranger to the coffee community in Indonesia. She jumped at the chance to become the ambassador of - [The Coffee Wristbands Program is still yielding results.](https://notabarista.org/the-coffee-wristbands-program-is-still-yielding-results/) - About a month ago, we caught up with Tanty Hartono and Rivo Trie Septiadiguna, who, by that time had started making use of the donations made from the purchase of Coffee Wristbands. After Tanty met up with Rivo, they decided that the money would be used to obtain essential tools for the cherry pickers and - [Meet Adelitas Coffee Farm](https://notabarista.org/las-adelitas-coffee-farm/) - The proceeds from our Coffee Wristbands donation at the World Barista Championship (WBC) in Melbourne, Australia will go to the Adelitas cooperative, a female organization from Tenango, Mexico. The Adelitas Cooperative is a group of coffee women farmers who have been growing and producing coffee beans as a means of livelihood to keep their - [Call-to-Action for Coffeeholics!](https://notabarista.org/call-to-action-for-coffeeholics/) - Coffee Wristbands 50% OFFEvery wristband purchased enacts a positive impact on the lives of those in the local coffee community. Buy now I’M NOT A BARISTA has been raising money for Las Adelitas Café Ecológico, a non-profit feminist organization trying to: “position differentiated…coffees in the national and international markets…generating a better and environmentally - [S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza](https://notabarista.org/s3e2-not-just-a-barista-meet-the-2023-uae-barista-champion-mariam-erin-pinza/) - Who is the most popular barista in 2023 so far? No doubt, it is Mariam Erin Pinza, the 2023 UAE Barista Champion, who is also the @coffeewristbands angel in UAE, and the talented artist that you should start investing. In this episode, Mariam shared her experience preparing for a barista championship, and her recent competition - [We just made another donation, $500 USD to Adelitas in Mexico](https://notabarista.org/we-just-made-another-donation-500-usd-to-adelitas-in-mexico/) - We set up this goal of helping Adelitas in September 2022, and we finally reached it today. The Adelitas Cooperative is a group of coffee women farmers who have been growing and producing coffee beans as a means of livelihood to keep their families and community afloat. They are based in Tenango de Doria, a municipality in Hildago, Mexico. Although - [Mission completed: the donation for LAS ADELITAS was successfully made](https://notabarista.org/mission-completed-the-donation-for-las-adelitas-was-successfully-made/) - Thanks to our dear Fatima Bejarano, we made contact with the Mexican farm Las Adelitas, and this partnership reached its primary goal of helping the latter. Las Adelitas is a nonprofit feminist organization headquartered in Tenango de Doria, in the state of Hidalgo, whose entire structure is composed of female coffee farmers. This organization produces - [Luca Romito](https://notabarista.org/luca-romito/) - This coffee story is about Luca Romito, a 29-year-old barista from a small town at the foot of the Euganean Hills in Veneto, Italy, who works as a barista in Padua, one of Italy’s oldest cities. He has been working in the coffee industry for six years and hopes that his story will inspire more - [MOMENTEM project update](https://notabarista.org/momentem-project-update/) - We hope you are well; sorry for the lack of updates recently. As you may know, we’re in China now for a few weeks and have visited a few key suppliers for the MOMENTEM grinder. In short, we love China, and this trip is extremely valuable and important. MOMENTEM project update If you remember our - [MOMENTEM project update](https://notabarista.org/momentem-project-may-update/) - Thank you, as always, for your unending patience. It has been a while since our last update, but we are here to bring you more good news. As everyone embarks on holiday, we finally have time to sit down, brew a cup of coffee, and write you this update. Manufacturing progress After signing many contracts - [Serafim Zoukas](https://notabarista.org/serafim-zoukas/) - During the 2022 National Coffee Championships hosted by SCA’s Greek branch as part of, Stathis Koremtas was crowned the first-place champion, and George Delichristos took second. The third place award, however, came with a surprise – a psychologist by profession, first-time entrant Serafim Zoukas shocked everyone when he claimed the prize. Serafim Zoukas Though SCA - [Rivo Trie Septiadiguna](https://notabarista.org/rivo-trie-septiadiguna/) - Unlike most businesses, which value profit over anything else, Endemix Nusantara values its community over making money. This is the coffee story of the face of the coffee business, Rivo Trie Septiadiguna. Rivo Trie Septiadiguna Rivo has slowly become a constant name in I’M NOT A BARISTA’s operations. He worked with Tanty to raise - [Sarah Silvia](https://notabarista.org/sarah-silvia-coffee-internship/) - We would have called her the “Traveling Barista,” but she isn’t a barista in her travels, and while she is a barista, she doesn’t travel. From America to Costa Rica, to Spain, we follow Sarah Silvia’s coffee journey and discover how coffee, which she considered disgusting at first, became the one thing that surrounds her - [Emre Kalkan](https://notabarista.org/emre-kalkan/) - Somewhere on the streets of Heidelberg, Germany, lies a one-of-a-kind contraption. Is it a kiosk? Is it a bicycle? Well, it’s both. This is the story of Emre Kalkan. The inventor of the the first environmentally friendly mobile coffee bike. Emre Kalkan Don’t let his sunglasses fool you; Emre Kalkan‘s life hasn’t been as cool - [Emma Niro](https://notabarista.org/emma-niro/) - The pen can truly be mightier than the sword if the one who wields it is a master in the art of writing. Some of the most popular writers, like Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, and Stephenie Meyer, had quite the journeys before releasing their world-renowned novels, and we’re glad to say I’MNAB was a part - [Aline Codo](https://notabarista.org/aline-codo/) - From Telecommunication Engineering to the 15 Coffee Company. How did Aline Codo take that leap of transition into coffee from such an in-demand field? This is her coffee story. Curiosity can be the starting point of any great invention, and in Aline Codo’s case, this was it. Her birth into a family that owned - [Javier Quiroz](https://notabarista.org/javier-quiroz/) - Javier Quiroz’s coffee journey starts from humble beginnings: as a broke college student. He was searching for a job in order to pay for his studies in economics while fulfilling his desire to learn about the coffee industry in Mexico. Fortunately, he found a job as a barista apprentice in a coffee shop in his - [Younes Salehi](https://notabarista.org/younes-salehi/) - Iranian barista and roaster, Younes Salehi, was drawn to coffee at a young age. His dive into the coffee industry began when he was just 19 years old. Today, he is a researcher at Flexibar Machines which produces handcrafted coffee bar equipment. With 10 years under his belt, Younes hopes to become the World Brewers - [Kevin Kaunang](https://notabarista.org/kevin-kaunang/) - Over and over again, we focus on how coffee enthusiasts and daily drinkers need to value the service received from baristas and everyone else on the coffee chain. What if the spotlight is on the coffee shop itself? From its management and how it is run to improving the livelihood of its workers. This is - [Elysia Tan](https://notabarista.org/elysia-tan/) - From being disqualified during her second national coffee competition to becoming the World Brewers Cup Second Runner-Up in 2022, Elysia Tan’s story is one of taking what life has to throw at you and giving it your best despite the existing variables. Elyias Tan barista story With eight years of experience in the coffee industry - [James Harper](https://notabarista.org/james-harper/) - Italian-Australian, James Harper, is the founder and host of Filter Stories—a podcast on the extraordinary stories behind a cup of coffee. Although his podcast features stories on others, among other aspects of coffee, today’s story focuses on the host himself. James Harper James grew up in Sydney, Australia, and initially followed in his father’s footsteps. - [Sinan Genc](https://notabarista.org/sinan-genc/) - Sinan Genc’s career did not begin in coffee, rather, he was studying to become an electrical and electronics engineer with a PhD focusing on optical sensors to detect, classify and characterize microplastics in liquid media, when he found his passion for coffee. Sinan Genc While working behind the scenes of a coffee business, he monitored - [Yolima Taborda Rojas](https://notabarista.org/coffee-farmer-yolima-taborda-rojas/) - Yolima Taborda Rojas’ story begins on her parents’ coffee farm in Colombia called Finca La Vega, located in the small village of San José in the town of Amagá. (And that’s not even an exaggeration. She was born on the coffee farm.) Yolima Taborda Rojas is on a coffee farm in Colombia Yolima not - [Julia Behlendorf](https://notabarista.org/julia-behlendorf/) - How Do You Spell “Community?” C-O-F-F-E-E: How Julia Behlendorf Discovered That a Career in Coffee is Not About Commission and Pay but Connection and Purpose “I’m trying every day to appreciate each cup of coffee – paying attention to a perfect brew, serving with a smile…” Julia Behlendorf is cupping Imagine earning a comfortable living - [Süeda Emir](https://notabarista.org/sueda-emir/) - Gastronomy is the study of food and culture, the skill of preparing and serving rich or delicate and attractive cuisine, regional cooking methods, and the science of excellent eating. How does this relate to coffee? This is Süeda Emir’s coffee story. Süeda Emir is using Aeropress This is the story of 23-year-old Süeda Emir, born - [Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022](https://notabarista.org/meet-elysia-tan-singapore-brewers-cup-champion-2019-2022/) - In the first episode of season 3 of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we talked to Elysia Tan, a coffee entrepreneur, roaster, and professional barista with multiple titles. She is the Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 and 2022, the World Brewers Cup 2022 2nd Runner up, and the co-founder of Homeground Coffee Roasters in - [New method to brew your coffee in 2023](https://notabarista.org/new-method-to-brew-your-coffee-in-2023/) - Coffee is fantastic, and we love trying new brewing methods. We saw @evida_lee on Instagram exploring new brewing methods with a sifter, reminding us MOMETNEM is the ultimate grinder for this. The built-in sifter separates the fine grind easily; you can grind, sift, and brew in one go. Many ask what the point is of - [Helena Oliviero](https://notabarista.org/helena-oliviero/) - When Helena Oliviero was introduced to the coffee world, she was initially using it as a stepping stone to becoming a bartender. She had started working at an Italian coffee shop in high school, and found making coffee to be “repetitive and lacking of skills.” Helena Oliviero She said, “We were working in a very - [Petros Malousis](https://notabarista.org/petros-malousis/) - Last year, we interviewed Petros Malousis, the operational manager of Coffee Lab and he shared with us his spectacular journey from a barista to where he is now. We hope his story can give baristas some tips about their own careers. There are a lot of variables when following your career path, sometimes an unexpected - [Wayne Shih](https://notabarista.org/wayne-shih/) - Coffee has been a part of Wayne Shih’s life for about 30 years. Today, he is the owner of a tiny coffee shop in Taiwan and is well-known for his content on his YouTube channel, where he has over 100K subscribers. Here, he simplifies complicated aspects surrounding coffee and shares beautiful latte art videos. Wayne - [2022 Wrapped - A year of achievements](https://notabarista.org/2022-wrapped-a-year-of-achievements/) - 2022 not a barista To think that this year has run by in the blink of an eye. One moment, we were sending out our first newsletters about the MOMENTEM hand grinder, and now, MOMENTEM is live on Indiegogo and nearly ready to be mass-produced and shipped. Not so long ago, we launched our podcasts, - [Aurora Thomo](https://notabarista.org/aurora-thomo/) - Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life (Oscar Wilde). What about Coffee? What about the gentle strokes in brewing and the emotional feelings that coffee brings? Is Art, Coffee? Or Coffee, Art? This is Aurora Thomo’s story. Aurora Thomo and her The Golden Bean project This is the story of Aurora Thomo, a - [Niki Di Landa](https://notabarista.org/niki-di-landa/) - It’s a very brave thing to be a risk taker. To put yourself out there and take the chance that you might fall flat on your face is no easy task, but it can also be extremely rewarding. We recently had the privilege of meeting a woman who is not afraid to take risks and - [Priscila Pinho](https://notabarista.org/priscila-pinho-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Have you ever seen a cuter image? Probably not. But don’t be fooled by the bandaged smiley face; this woman is tough and has been exposed to some of the worst conditions imaginable in the coffee industry. Priscila began her coffee journey as naive as the next person. She started her career - [Sara Zuluaga](https://notabarista.org/sara-zuluaga-parodi-the-coffee-consultant/) - Share Share Share ”If you like your coffee with sugar or milk, there’s nothing wrong with it! The important thing is to drink it and not to create an intricate and intimidating industry. Just enjoy the experience, remember the best coffee is the coffee that you like to drink. Sara Zuluaga ParodiThe Coffee Translator My - [Serena Falcitano](https://notabarista.org/serena-falcitano-barista-story/) - Share Share Share When asked what coffee means to her, Serena replies with one keyword: “Tradition”. “It reminds me of my childhood,” she elaborates, “of my grandmother’s Moka pot.” Twenty or so years ago, Serena Falcitano lived with her parents and grandparents in Bellizzi, a small city in Southern Italy. She fondly recollects her grandmother’s - [Binny Varghese](https://notabarista.org/binny-varghese/) - Some people are coffee lovers, coffee connoisseurs, or coffee nerds; Binny Varghese is a coffee warrior. He’s known as “the barista on a bike” throughout India because in 2017, he convinced his then boss to let him tour the country on his motorcycle in order to visit every café on their network. The 110-day journey - [Kurniawan Arif Maspul](https://notabarista.org/kurniawan-arif-maspul/) - Kurniawan Arif Maspul had his first sip of coffee from his father’s cup at the age of four. Ever since he was a little boy, he has been drinking Tubruk coffee—a type of coffee made in the traditional Indonesian form. Although today, Kurniawan holds the title of Coffee Value Chain Manager at Bash Coffee - [Viviana Adame](https://notabarista.org/viviana-adame-farmer/) - “HUMANITY RUNS ON COFFEE.” This phrase has been running around the world, on snapback hats, T-Shirts, hoodies, and now, on coffee wristbands. Viviana Adame’s story is another proof of the tight-knitted-ness of the coffee community. But before we get to Viviana, there’s another name that is essential to this story: Fatima Bejarano. Viviana Adame - [Mohammad Reza Khademalhoseini](https://notabarista.org/mohammad-reza-khademalhoseini/) - Before Mohammad Reza Khademalhoseini was known as “the most prolific strategist in the coffee industry,” he was simply known as a hard worker and a genius innovator who could take any café from ordinary to extraordinary. This is the story of how Mohammad Reza Khademalhoseini rose through the ranks of the coffee industry and why - [Mohammad Hassan Saeedi](https://notabarista.org/mohammad-hassan-saeedi-barista-iran/) - Most coffee stories begin on a high note. Mohammad Hassan Saeedi’s coffee story begins with a much more complicated note. It begins with an opportunity to love. No, not love for a cup of coffee, but the opportunity to win the woman he loved. Mohammad Hassan Saeedi Mohammad Hassan Saeedi laid out plans to - [André Eiermann](https://notabarista.org/andre-eiermann/) - The first time André Eiermann had his first cup of coffee was during the interview for a Junior Coffee Trader position. After the interview, André was convinced that coffee was his destiny. On the hunt for an adventure, he was especially interested in traveling to the various origins of coffee. This is how his adventure - [Fabienne Braun](https://notabarista.org/fabienne-braun/) - Fabienne Braun was fortunate enough to get acquainted with coffee culture from all around the world. At the age of fifteen, she took on an apprenticeship as an optician and became knowledgeable in the “psychology of retail.” Fabienne Braun Little did Fabienne realize that, while she was being entranced by cafes and their ambiances from different - [Carmen Clemente](https://notabarista.org/carmen-clemente-latte-art-champion/) - Share Share Share Share “Even if my hands were shaking, I still managed to do a respectable job and become the new Italian Latte Art Champion” Carmen Clemente has always put her passions first. Even before she entered the world of latte art, when her love was cocktails. She moved from Southern Italy to Milan, - [Apoorv Agarwal](https://notabarista.org/apoorv-agarwal/) - From Tragedy to Triumph: Apoorv Agarwal’s Story About How a Single Cup of Coffee Changed His Life If there was ever a poster child for the old proverb, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” it would be Apoorv Agarwal. The creator and founder of one of the fastest growing specialty coffee - [Kerem Helvacıoglu](https://notabarista.org/kerem-helvacioglu/) - Kerem Helvacıoglu: half human and half coffee. One of our Coffee Wristbands’ designers, Nükhet Çubukçular, chose Kerem as one of the recipients of the profits from her design. This is Kerem Helvacıoglu’s story. Kerem Helvacıoglu Kerem’s story begins with his grandmother, who he’s always admired as she worked behind the kitchen counter. He was a - [A Piping Hot Cup of Female Empowerment Goes Overseas](https://notabarista.org/a-piping-hot-cup-of-female-empowerment-goes-overseas/) - I’M NOT A BARISTA is excited to announce that we will be attending MICE (the Melbourne International Coffee Expo). For those that are not aware, MICE was established in 2012, and quickly became known as the biggest and most anticipated coffee event of the year in the Asia Pacific. About 11,000 attendees come to connect - [Michael Tan](https://notabarista.org/michael-tan/) - From becoming a barista to earn extra income, to starting his own café, to dealing with the pandemic, and now, training others in the art of coffee management, Michael Tan has seen the ups and downs of the coffee business and still, cannot imagine himself anywhere else. This is his coffee story. Based in - [Nathierah Fredericks](https://notabarista.org/nathierah-fredericks/) - I’M NOT A BARISTA is honored to interview Nathierah Fredericks, a brilliant woman from Cape Town who was the team leader of the content writing intern group. Before we say a bittersweet farewell to this amazing writer and friend who is moving on to an incredible opportunity, we would like to answer this question for - [Kushal singh Bist](https://notabarista.org/barista-kushal-singh-bist/) - Meet barista Kushal singh Bist. When talking about Nepal most of us probably think of Mount Everest, high mountain climbing, and amazing nature. Some of us would note that it is actually home to 8 out of the world’s 10 highest peaks; or even that Nepal is one of the fastest-growing economies globally. Perhaps very - [Alfie Sajir](https://notabarista.org/coffee-vlogger-alfie-sajir/) - “They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, ever heard of what teaspoons of espresso could ignite?” Perhaps, the Pitch Influence 2020 winner has answers. This is the story of Alfie Sajir. Alfie Sajir Alfie Sajir, a second-generation Moroccan immigrant based in the United Kingdom, has taken the YouTube world by storm - [Rodolfo Barranco](https://notabarista.org/rodolfo-barranco/) - Aeropress Regional Competition Finalist of 2021, Rodolfo Barranco, always dreamed of being the one behind the bar preparing coffee. Rodolfo, now 23 years old, hails from Mexico City and has been working with coffee for six years. Next on his agenda is reaching the finals in the National Latte Art Competition. Rodolfo Barranco is at - [Ömer Faruk Şahin](https://notabarista.org/omer-faruk-sahin/) - Ömer Faruk Şahin’s first sip of Turkish coffee turned his whole world upside down. Before that first sip, Ömer said, “I was working in a private company as a mechanical technician, but I knew that this profession was not going to be permanent; I was always looking for a job where I could do my - [Jodie Williams](https://notabarista.org/jodie-williams/) - Who said athletes can’t brew? This is the story of Jodie Williams, a two-time Great Britain Olympian who has been surging forward in her quest to be more than just an athlete. She blends her athleticism with her coffee experience as she pushes for better living conditions for women in coffee farming communities. Jodie-Williams-is-a-pro-athletes - [Ali Alavi](https://notabarista.org/ali-alavi-from-iran/) - Iranian coffee author of Sensory Book: Evaluation of Flavor Notes, Ali Alavi, developed his love for coffee at a young age and believes that knowledge surrounding coffee is a bottomless drink. This is his story. Ali Alavi coffee story Before dipping his toes in the coffee industry, Ali was a tattoo artist for 9 years. - [Lars Aaen Thøgersen](https://notabarista.org/lars-aaen-thogersen/) - Lars Aaen Thøgersen is the Chief Innovation and Circular Transformation Officer at Löfbergs, and Head of Communication at Peter Larsen Kaffe. Lars’ primary mission in the coffee industry is to determine what is needed to innovate businesses in a way that gives back value to coffee farmers in a sustainable way. Lars Aaen Thøgersen in - [Vivito Yeptho](https://notabarista.org/vivito-yeptho/) - It’s hard to believe that for Vivito Yeptho, Co-founder and Managing Director of Nagaland Coffee, coffee used to be nothing more than a black beverage with a swirl of milk. The out-of-the-box thinker endeavored to bring change to India, where tea is the predominant beverage. This is Vivito’s journey through coffee. Vivito Yeptho Vivito’s journey - [Juan Angel Welchez](https://notabarista.org/juan-angel-welchez/) - Coffee runs in Juan Angel Welchez’s veins. If anyone was destined to go into the coffee industry, it was him. To him, coffee is more than a drink; it is a connection, a bond. This love of coffee began with Juan’s grandfather, making him a third-generation Honduran coffee farmer. Juan Angel Welchez Juan said, “I - [Content Writing Intern Wanted](https://notabarista.org/content-writer-intern-wanted/) - Share Share Share Share Are you passionate about coffee? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real-world impact with your writing talent? I’M NOT A BARISTA is a non-for-profit organization with the vision to make coffee connect the world through technology. We celebrate the coffee community by empowering baristas to reach their fullest - [Açelya Telli Danışmaz](https://notabarista.org/acelya-telli-danismaz/) - Açelya Telli Danışmaz is a Turkish home barista and academician whose 12-year-long coffee journey is founded on her learning process. Açelya Telli Danışmaz As a real-life counterexample to the common misconception that baristas have little education, Açelya prides herself on her rich academic background, spanning a major and double major program (which she excelled at), - [Andrew Jay](https://notabarista.org/andrew-jay/) - In 2014, Andrew Jay was baffled by the art of coffee. Andrew was working at a bar in Scotland when he was first placed in front of a coffee machine. He couldn’t steam milk to save his life. After many failed attempts, he would ask the bartender to make the drinks instead. Andrew Jay is - [We did it again! MOMENTEM dual-burr hand grinder reached the goal in just 2 hours.](https://notabarista.org/we-did-it-again-momentem-dual-burr-hand-grinder-reached-the-goal-in-just-2-hours/) - 100% ! What! Are those three digits we see? We’ve reached 100% of Our Funding Goal in just 2 hours! We are so ecstatic that together, we’ve managed to reach our goal in just TWO hours. We couldn’t have done it without you (no, really). Since we set out to create this innovative hand grinder, - [I’M NOT A BARISTA’s much-anticipated MOMENTEM Grinder is launching on August 1st, 2022.](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-baristas-much-anticipated-momentem-grinder-is-launching-on-august-1st-2022/) - MOMENTEM dual-burr grinder coming soon INTRODUCING MOMENTEM I’M NOT A BARISTA is proud to introduce MOMENTEM, the world’s first dual-burr, multi-step hand grinder. This brand new grinder is launching on August 1st of 2022! We invite you to celebrate the release of MOMENTEM on Indiegogo with us, your favorite coffeeholics. The MOMENTEM grinder is pushing - [A Sneak Preview at MOMENTEM: A Dual-Burr Handgrinder by I’M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/momentem-dual-burr-handgrinder/) - Experience the power of two burr sets in the new MOMENTEM manual coffee grinder designed by I’M NOT A BARISTA SHERIDAN, WYOMING (December 8, 2021) – Following the overwhelming success of I’M NOT A BARISTA’s Brewing Guide launch on Kickstarter, the not-for-profit organization is back with a new crowdfunding project for coffee lovers around the - [Michalina Sujewicz](https://notabarista.org/michalina-sujewicz/) - Michalina Sujewicz, a Youtuber and former barista from Poland has become one of the few who was fortunate enough to be able to take a break from the customer service side of the coffee industry. Michalina Sujewicz After sitting down with Michalina for the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we were able to learn - [Mariam Erin Pinza](https://notabarista.org/mariam-erin-pinza/) - [buzzsprout episode=’10901299′ player=’true’] A degree in food technology may seem like the perfect springboard for coffee lovers to dive into the hows and whys of the coffee industry, but Mariam Erin Pinza wanted more. We recently had a coffee chat with her on one of our podcast episodes. Mariam Erin Pinza, the UAE Brewers Cup - [Fausto Russo](https://notabarista.org/fausto-russo/) - Fausto Russo, a Venezuelan Coffee Consultant, once said that the greatest challenge in his career has been to: “Reach the widest possible public, and let them know and experience a good cup of coffee, and let them know the story behind that cup.” Fausto Russo Fausto has taken it upon himself to fix this problem. - [Our first audio coffee story](https://notabarista.org/not-a-barista-audio-story-1/) - [buzzsprout episode=’10886940′ player=’true’] Hey long time no see, it has been a while since our last coffee story. As you may know, we had a busy week at WoC Milan, were you there in Milan? Got our coffee wristbands and pins yet? As you know, I’M NOT A BARISTA was designed to help baristas in - [Graphic Design Intern Wanted](https://notabarista.org/graphic-design-intern-wanted/) - Share Share Share We are looking for highly motivated and creative graphic design interns (Must love coffee) to join our growing team promoting our NPO and helping the coffee community in difficult times. The Graphic Design Intern is responsible for providing support for the marketing team through a variety of channels, print, digital, web, video - [Shivansh Sharma, Sharang Sharma, and Tejasvi Verma](https://notabarista.org/shivansh-sharang-and-tejasvi-bloom-coffee-roasters/) - Meet Shivansh Sharma, Tejasvi Verma, and Sharang Sharma – the pioneers of specialty coffee in Chandigarh, a developing city in India just north of Delhi. Shivansh Sharma, Tejasvi Verma, and Sharang Sharma A business co-owned by the jolly trio, each with their own day jobs but is often awake at four in the morning to - [Marketing Intern Wanted](https://notabarista.org/marketing-intern-watned/) - Share Share Share Share Are you passionate about coffee? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real-world impact with your Marketing knowledge and skills? I’M NOT A BARISTA is a Non-for-profit Organization with the vision to make coffee connect the world through technologies, we celebrate the coffee community by empowering baristas to reach - [Estella Zuleta](https://notabarista.org/estella-zuleta/) - Estella Zuleta is a coffee roaster from Colombia but is better known by her Instagram handle @ladelostintos. Estella began her journey in Colombia in 2016, today Estella lives in the United Arab Emirates. Estella Zuleta Estella Zuleta decided to take a course at SENA while she was living in her hometown and began “falling in - [S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee](https://notabarista.org/s2e6-meet-im-not-a-barista-volunteers-vasileia-fanarioti-and-maximillian-wee/) - In this episode, we’re joined by two of our very own volunteer content writers – Vasileia and Maximillian. If you’ve been following us for awhile, you must’ve read one or more of their articles. On the podcast, we talk about coffee culture in both Greece and Singapore. [buzzsprout episode=’10744300′ player=’true’] As ex-baristas, they still enjoy - [Francisco Siviero](https://notabarista.org/francisco-siviero-and-dengo/) - Share Share Share Share 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 my - [Jaja Ferrer Capili](https://notabarista.org/jaja-ferrer-capili/) - Share Share Share Share My name is Jaja Ferrer Capili, and this is my coffee story. Everything began when my husband chanced upon a pop-up cafe serving specialty coffee back home in the Philippines. I could still remember the spark on his face as he started to retell how amazed he was to taste nutty - [Hrishi Mohite](https://notabarista.org/hrishi-mohite-barista-story/) - Share Share Share Share 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 he - [Samson Kibunja](https://notabarista.org/samson-kibunja/) - My name is Samson Kibunja, and this is my coffee story. Samson Kibunja – barista, latte art throwdown competitor, and judge – grew up with coffee beans in lifeblood. Ever since he was a child, he would recall visiting his grandfather, who was a coffee producer. He would see the cherries being harvested, dried, and - [Stephen Houston The areopress champion](https://notabarista.org/stephen-houston-the-irish-aeropress-champion/) - My name is ​Stephen Houston​, and this is my coffee story. Stephen Houston I came across Bailies when I was looking for a new job. They were looking for a ‘Roastery Assistant,’ and they also would train me, so I was sold!! During my first day, I got handed a batch brew of a Kenya - [Yann Ramírez](https://notabarista.org/yann-ramirez-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share From Washing dishes to being allured by the aromas of Specialty Coffee to performing in a barista Championship. This is Yann Ramírez’s coffee story. Yann Ramírez needed to pay her way through university. She earned a dishwasher job in a cafe then took onboard everything around and learned as much as she - [Mikael Jasin the Indonesian Barista Championship](https://notabarista.org/mikael-jasin-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Hailing from the equatorial country of Indonesia, Mikael Jasin is a force to be reckoned with in the specialty coffee world. 9 years in the coffee industry with 5 spent behind the bar as a barista has led to multiple accolades in different competitions – 2nd place in Australian Coffee in Good - [Mauro Laruffa](https://notabarista.org/mauro-laruffa-specialty-cafetiere/) - Share Share Share My name Mauro Laruffa, the owner of Specialty Cafètiere, and this is my coffee story. Originally from Italy, Mauro has grown up with the coffee community. In the 1960s, his Uncle bought a roastery to produce coffee for espresso blends used by baristas. From that, the family business was born, sparking - [Arsenij Kuznetsov](https://notabarista.org/arsenij-kuznetsov-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share “First of all, my English is not great,” smiles Arsenij Kuznetsov. The humility coming from the latest World Coffee Roasting Champion is astounding. Hailing from the city of Novosibirsk in central Siberia, Arsenij began his coffee journey at the age of 16 in a little American-owned coffee shop called “Traveller’s Coffee.” The - [Carlos Escobar](https://notabarista.org/carlos-escobar-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share “HI, CARLOS ESCOBAR, COLOMBIA” From only knowing three English words to becoming one of Australia’s top Brewers, this is Carlos Escobar’s story. Carlos had the privilege of being born into a coffee family, “I have been linked to coffee since birth,” he discloses with a smile. His dad is a coffee producer - [A Coffee Story From Sergey Blinnikov](https://notabarista.org/2019-world-cezve-ibrik-champion-sergey-blinnikov/) - This is Sergey Blinnikov’s coffee story. Most of us grow up surrounded by coffee and are unaware of its incredible power to unite and bring people closer. This, of course, first happens at home with family. Who among us does not remember either his mother or father early in the morning putting on some water - [Catalina Gutierrez Ortiz the girl in the green coffee business](https://notabarista.org/catalina-gutierrez-ortiz-cata-cafe-export/) - My name is Catalina Gutierrez Ortiz, and this is my coffee story. Catalina Gutierrez Ortiz I am from Colombia, living in London and Bogotá. Every Colombian is incredibly proud of being from a coffee-producing country. However, Colombian coffee consumed abroad is quite different from what Colombians are used to drink. And it is hard to - [Massimiliano Mattone](https://notabarista.org/massimiliano-mattone/) - This is Massimiliano Mattone’s coffee story. Adaptability is the key to success. Well, maybe not the key, but you could say it definitely deserves to be in the top 3 of successful tools to have at hand. Especially nowadays, when everything’s gloomy and uncertainty reigns in the world, it helps to revisit other interests you - [Carlos de la Torre The Coffee Master](https://notabarista.org/carlos-de-la-torre-the-coffeemaster-champion/) - This is the story of exactly such a man – his name is Carlos de la Torre and this is his coffee story. As I get ready to share another coffee professional’s tale with you, I read “coffee is an inspiration” on one of the tens of stickers covering my laptop. And although I believe - [Ronaldo Hurtado](https://notabarista.org/this-is-ronaldo-hurtado-coffee-story/) - How weird that some of us don’t know how much we’re going to love coffee even if you grow up in favourable surroundings. Of course, family background isn’t enough. To be really good at something, you need to put in the work: learn, train, and focus on what it is exactly that you want to - [The Legendary of Shayli Mosalli](https://notabarista.org/shayli-mosalli-the-first-female-coffee-roaster/) - At 25, she is the first female coffee roaster in Iran, although her journey towards this accomplishment started inside laboratories. In fact, unlike most other coffee lovers, Shayli Mosalli has travelled from the intricate science of coffee to the deep love of it. This is her legendary coffee story. Shayli Mosalli was born and raised - [Victoria Rovenskaya](https://notabarista.org/victoria-rovenskaya-barista-story/) - My name is Victoria Rovenskaya and this is my coffee story. I am a barista, I have been a head/brand barista for the past a few years, and I’m happily living my life working 7 days a week. Who needs a personal life when your life is all about coffee, right? Believe it or not, before - [Siew Hui the Starbucks barista](https://notabarista.org/coffee-story-of-siew-hui-a-starbucks-barista/) - My name is Siew Hui, I am working for Starbucks as a barista, and this is my coffee story. What do the day-to-day responsibilities of the role look like? Serving customers at the POS to a blending of frappuccinos and crafting delicious brews and espressos at the reserve bar. What’s your favourite part about working - [Olivier Nkurunziza](https://notabarista.org/coffee-story-of-rowanda-barista-olivier-nkurunziza/) - Hello, My name is Olivier Nkurunziza, I’m from Rwanda, and this is my coffee story. Getting to now specialty coffee is a big turning point for me, becoming a barista is like finding my life purpose. I could never imagine that one day I would become a professional barista. I still can remember the hard - [I’m not a barista: «Our mission is to help baristas transform the social prejudice»](https://notabarista.org/helps-baristas-transform-the-social-prejudice/) - The original article was published on March 11, 2020, on www.comunicaffe.com The founder of I’m not a barista: “The idea to start an NPO and help baristas in need emerged in the middle of 2019. At that time, I just quit my job and moved to a new country for my family. I had more - [Lukasz Galecki](https://notabarista.org/lukasz-galecki-the-owner-of-barista-unfiltered/) - This is Łukasz Gałęcki, the owner of Barista Unfiltered, and we are so glad to share his coffee story. Łukasz Gałęcki How did you end up with coffee? I reached a moment when I realized the jobs I did so far (marketing and corporate) just made my life utterly stressful, and I didn’t want to - [Neda Mirzadeh](https://notabarista.org/neda-mirzadeh/) - Meet Neda Mirzadeh, an inspiring Iranian Barista and creative Latte artist, who expresses herself through coffee. Neda Mirzadeh While Neda Mirzadeh finds that all aspects of her life have been touched through coffee, she often looks back at the first sip of good coffee as one of the most special experiences with coffee. She remembers - [We launched an amazing coffee project that empowers baristas](https://notabarista.org/coffee-project-empowers-baristas/) - Explore coffee brewing. The I’M NOT A BARISTA has a new coffee project—the Brewing Guide is the very card deck that celebrates a global love for coffee, which will be launching on Kickstarter in March 2021. Our project began with the humble idea of sharing tips to help others make delicious coffee from home. Now - [Dhan Tamang](https://notabarista.org/dhan-tamang-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share 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 fact, - [Evgeny Starikov](https://notabarista.org/evgeny-starikov-barista-story/) - Share Share Share Share 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. He - [Top 6 British Treats This Christmas](https://notabarista.org/top-british-christmas-treats/) - Share Share Share So, this is Christmas. A very different kind of Christmas for people all around the world. It’s safe to say that this year has shocked and challenged us all over and over again, and it’s been hard to live the lives we used to. However, we at I’M NOT A BARISTA want - [Andrea Ley](https://notabarista.org/andrea-ley/) - “Coffee is life, coffee is love, my happiness, everyday” Andrea Ley is a truly inspiring woman and today we’d like to share her story with you, so you can be inspired too. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Andrea moved to Texas in 2010 and used to work as a software engineer for an IT department. In - [Jesse Hartman](https://notabarista.org/jesse-hartman/) - Jesse Hartman is a triumphant ambassador for the global coffee industry. Perhaps known more typically for his voice, Jesse’s recent notoriety is as host of The Coffee Podcast, a fantastic series offering thought provoking conversations with a wide variety of industry professionals. Wanting the podcast to maintained focussed, Jesse pertains a somewhat detached role in - [Janette Mostert](https://notabarista.org/janette-mostert/) - When most people drink thick, fluffy milk foam on a cup of coffee, they end up with a #coffeemoustache. Janette Mostert ends up with a brand new canvas to create coffee art masterpieces. Janette Mostert is not your average artist. She draws intricate illustrations on coffee using cocoa and food coloring and you can find - [Juliya Drozdova](https://notabarista.org/juliya-drozdova/) - "Coffee is an important part of life for a huge number of people. By improving our work, we improve our living environment." Juliya Drozdova Juliya Drozdova is making pour-over coffee Meet Juliya Drozdova, a barista trainer from Russia. Her adoration of coffee began in childhood when she often came to visit her grandfather. He would - [Wendelien van Bunnik](https://notabarista.org/wendelien-van-bunnik/) - Snobby baristas make Wendelien van Bunnik nervous. That might be because she’s just about as welcoming, enthusiastic, and encouraging as they come. Wendelien van Bunnik Despite winning one world and two Dutch national championships in a single year, Wendelien continues to expand her coffee journey with an unwavering appetite to learn more. Not even COVID-19 can stop her - [Sierra Yeo 文欣](https://notabarista.org/sierra-yeo/) - Look Ma, 文欣 Sierra Yeo’s raising the bar: meet the diversity champion leading change for a more equitable coffee scene How can we make the coffee industry more inclusive and accessible? Sierra Yeo For Sierra Yeo, the barriers to growth have long been a frustrating source of motivation. This stems from her experience as a - [Betty Wee](https://notabarista.org/betty-wee/) - Brewing with grit and beauty: Betty Wee’s journey from graphic design to building her own coffee brand. In her teenage years, Betty Ween left her hometown of Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia. Her dad had found work in neighbouring Brunei, and the family was moving there to stay together. Betty had always liked expressing herself through design, - [Jessie Gao](https://notabarista.org/jessie-gao/) - Curating a barista’s journey: Jessie Gao recounts the moments that have inspired her progress It was 5 AM when Jessie Gao arrived in Hoi An after an overnight journey by bus. She was on a backpacking trip in Vietnam in 2016 and had some time to spare before the day began. Wandering into a local - [Fabio Sartini](https://notabarista.org/fabio-sartini/) - “No one believed in me and what I was doing” Meet Fabio Sartini, a humble Italian barista who placed 1st in ‘LatteArt Challenge Caffe River’ and 3rd in ‘Coffee Relay Bar Hub’ Growing up in Italy, Fabio’s first coffee experience was a fitting Italian Moka when he was just 17. “I was really impressed with - [Diana Osorto](https://notabarista.org/diana-osorto/) - This story was written by Anna Shuayre, polished by Vasileia Fanarioti. Diana Osorto was practically born into the coffee world! Her father had been involved in the Honduras coffee industry for ages. However, she didn’t have a close relationship with him until later in her life. Raised by her mom and not knowing much about the - [Congratulations to Nükhet Çubukçular, the second receiver of our #TIPABARISTA project $100 donation!](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-donation-nukhet-cubukcular/) - We have elected that Nükhet Çubukçular receives this week’s donation because she is an extremely hardworking woman. Beyond this/Moreover, she never ceases to inspire us through her art, charity work, and humility. Nükhet grew up in Turkey and started working at the age of 14. A lover of skateboarding and snowboarding, she began working - [Moses Ngomo](https://notabarista.org/barista-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 hopes to share the message - [Erdem Özmen](https://notabarista.org/barista-erdem-ozmen/) - 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 making pour-over coffee Erdem Özmen - [August 63 is coming soon](https://notabarista.org/august-63-is-coming-soon/) - Remember Ken Braz? In this episode, Ken will tell us how he started his coffee journey, and his latest project August 63. Ken is working hard on his coffee dream – build a mobile coffee roastery in Berlin, and you will find him at farmers markets, street food markets, corporate events, festivals or cultural events - [Halima Kapamba](https://notabarista.org/halima-kapamba/) - “Follow your dreams”: Halima Kapamba shares her fascination with specialty coffee in Tanzania. Halima Kapamba recalls the first time she had a great cup of coffee. She was invited by Puzzle Coffee for a specialty coffee event where she got to experience different methods of brewing filter coffee. This was all new to her, and - [Coffee Brewing Game is here](https://notabarista.org/brewing-game/) - We’d like to introduce our 48-Day Brewing Game, which represents a digital version of The Brewing Guide. We believe that anybody can make good coffee and that everyone deserves it. This is why we wanted to make these recipes accessible to everyone, regardless of who they are, where they live, or what they do. As - [Conor Archbold](https://notabarista.org/barista-conor-archbold/) - Meet Conor Archbold, an up-and-coming barista and coffee enthusiast from Ireland. His love for coffee is tied heavily with family memories; “I always used to drink the foam of my dad’s cappuccino as a kid”. Conor Archbold is currently a part-time barista while he studies genetics, something which has sparked a new combined interest; - [Geoffrey Michelmore](https://notabarista.org/geoffrey-michelmore/) - Are you a barista? Do you work with espresso machines? In this very first podcast episode of 2022, we want to introduce you to a new coffee friend Geoffrey Michelmore. Geoffrey is the technical director at AREMDE @aremdeofficial. Geoffrey shared the design philosophy of their espresso machines and how they streamline the communication between - [Meet Robert McKeon Aloe, the author of new coffee book Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee](https://notabarista.org/robert-mckeon-aloe-data-driven-coffee/) - Espresso is the most unforgiving form of coffee with multiple variables that complicate the process. Information is available on the internet which allows someone new to espresso to learn how to get a decent shot. However, to go from good to the best is more ambiguous. Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee Last weekend, - [Paul Asquith](https://notabarista.org/paul-asquith/) - The barista man wants you to look at coffee in a new light. Meet Paul Asquith, a “passionate coffee ambassador”. Paul Asquith Paul Asquith had no plans to become a barista. Instead, he had an ambition of becoming a web designer. Starting out at a Gloria Jeans franchise in Australia, he enjoyed the role and - [SHE IS A BARISTA , happy International Women’s Day](https://notabarista.org/she-is-a-barista-happy-international-womens-day/) - Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate the day we are looking back on some inspiring female baristas from all over the world by sharing their different stories! Including their journey to where they are now but also the adversities, they faced as women In the coffee industry. Many countries deem female baristas as less - [Aslam and Sarah Lee](https://notabarista.org/aslam-and-sarah-lee/) - Here’s a question for all coffee shop owners and baristas out there: Ever had trouble communicating with customers because you were unsure of their expectations? Barista-customer interaction is a crucial cog in the machine, imperative to a specialty coffee shop experience. In a discussion between both sides of the coin, we dig deeper into what - [Hadija Kulaba](https://notabarista.org/hadija-kulaba/) - Hadija Kulaba is a barista originally from Uganda, who currently lives in the United Arab Emirates. We asked her what coffee means to her and what it’s like in her country. She told us she wanted to share her story to empower women who want to work in the coffee industry and hopes that - [David Coleman](https://notabarista.org/david-coleman/) - David Coleman, born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, is the founder of MoreFlavour, a high-end coffee equipment wholesale and supply store specializing in import and distribution of products focused on home brewing. David Coleman David spent the early years of his career in the United Kingdom working under a hedge fund, often travelling - [The #BrewingGame is back, are you ready to coffee?](https://notabarista.org/the-brewinggame-is-back-are-you-ready-to-coffee/) - The second half of the #brewinggame is finally back in 2022. After a small new year break, we are ready to share another 24 coffee recipes from the Brewing Guide with all coffee lovers. If you missed the first half of the #brewinggame in 2021, you still can join the game now. It is a - [Levent Öncü](https://notabarista.org/levent-oncu/) - From aeronautical engineering to coffee social media creator, this is Levent Öncü’s story. We recently spoke to Levent Oncu on the I’M NOT A BARISTA Podcast. Levent began his story in Turkey as an aeronautical engineer and home barista. He has been brewing coffee since 2010, achieving his PhD and working full time in aeronautical engineering. - [Happy Easter, #LatteEgg coffee challenge is here](https://notabarista.org/happy-easter-latteegg-coffee-challenge-is-here/) - We are happy to introduce the Latte Egg Challenge! We wanted to bring some joy in a time that’s difficult for many people around the globe. It’s been a big challenge for all of us to manage the ongoing pandemic and ever-changing geo-political landscape, so let’s have some fun. We’re asking the community to create - [Irina Sharipova and Olga Sazonova](https://notabarista.org/irina-sharipova-and-olga-sazonova/) - From baristas to business owners, how did Irina and Olga achieve their dreams and how do they stay motivated during difficult times? In our previous podcast S1E22, we interviewed Irina Sharipova and Olga Sazonova. They shared with us how they went from baristas to coffee business owners. They also explained to us how they manage - [Chandra Melo](https://notabarista.org/chandra-melo/) - Chandra Melo is a passionate advocate for transparency and innovation in the coffee world. From her days as a barista to now working at a major coffee company, she has traversed the length and breadth of the coffee industry and her journey shines a light on the future for baristas and for coffee. Chandra Melo - [Shubham Ambre](https://notabarista.org/shubham-ambre/) - Shubham Ambre is a coffee lover that has a passion for experimenting. As a specialty roaster from India, he strives to produce the best cups of coffee. This is his coffee story. How does one decide to become a barista in the land of tea? India is known for its tea production, but coffee - [MOMENTEM Newsletter #3. More good news](https://notabarista.org/momentem-newsletter3/) - More good news Hey everyone, We’ve got another update for you! Thanks for following our progress as we bring the MOMENTEM grinder to life. You spoke. We listened. In our earlier survey, around 90% of you said you preferred black finishing over the silver version, so we are proud to present the MOMENTEM grinder in - [Volunteer Content Editor Wanted](https://notabarista.org/content-editor/) - Content WriterLove writing and working on exciting new projects? We’re looking for you! We want community members to save time and live more, so we closely follow, research, and write about a variety of topics about coffee and related events. We are looking for a Content Editor to join our NPO team and work on - [LilyDrip Giveaway on Instagram now](https://notabarista.org/lilydrip-giveaway-on-instagram-now/) - LilyDripThe magical add-on gadget for a perfect pouroverLilydrip is an add-on to coffee dripper, fits most of the cone drippers. LilyDrip helps you to keep the depth of grounds around the Sweet spot of coffee. Easy to useOne little step makes a big change1. Mount the filter over the RFS (Rapid Filter Shaper), and push - [Sensory Summit 2020 | UC Davis Coffee Center](https://notabarista.org/sensory-summit-2020-uc-davis-coffee-center/) - 2020 Thu Jan 30th 3:30pm – Sat Feb 1st 5:00pm (PST)UC Davis Coffee Center, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616 Sensory Summit, a two-day conference designed to educate, inform, and inspire the specialty coffee sensory professional, will return to the purpose-built Sensory Theatre inside the Robert Mondavi Institute at the University of California Davis January - [Nasser Mohamed](https://notabarista.org/nasser-mohamed-barista-story-bahrain/) - Growing up in an Arabic household in Bahrain, you could say that Nasser probably drank coffee without thinking anything about it. Everyone in his family drank coffee. After all, the Arabian Peninsula was one of the earliest birthplaces of coffee cultivation and trade. However, it took him to go on a holiday to Saudi Arabia - [#brewathome with World Coffee Roasting Champion Arsenij and Smayah](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-with-arsenij-and-smayah/) - Share Share Share [add_single_eventon id=”17383″ show_exp_evc=”yes” ev_uxval=”1″ show_et_ft_img=”yes”] From the beginning, we set out to create a platform meant to have a global social impact that can help to transform the professional image of your average barista while also improving their social value and offer them support in maximizing their contribution to the coffee industry. - [Anish Kale](https://notabarista.org/anish-kale-barista-story/) - Share Share Share Share Not everyone holds a special, fond memory over their first cup of coffee. For some of us, it was just another cup of ‘alright. However, this was not the case for Anish Kale. Anish Kale Coffee Art by Anish Kale. However, even during these difficult times where things aren’t what they - [Top Coffee Stories in 2020](https://notabarista.org/top-coffee-stories-in-2020/) - The Top Coffee Stories in 2020 Coffee Stories It’s never too late to realize your career passion. Plus, who doesn’t love a good comeback story? Check the top 9 coffee stories featured at I’M NOT A BARISTA in 2020. Get Inspired At the heart of all of their stories is the love and passion for - [Shipping Delay Due to The Lunar Year 2022](https://notabarista.org/shipping-delay-due-to-the-lunar-year-2022/) - Dear I’MNAB supporters, Happy Lunar Near Year 2022. We wanted to send you an update on the recent order you placed with us. Due to the Lunar Year Holiday, our distribution partner and carriers in China will ship your order after Feb 8, 2022. This does not influence orders on Amazon US. If you have - [Kindness is positively contagious in the coffee world](https://notabarista.org/kindness-is-positively-contagious-in-the-coffee-world/) - A simple act of caring creates an endless ripple. An old adage I’ll never forget, in essence, it insinuates that kindness is positively contagious. It is likely that through acts of kindness, our ability to connect with others on an emotional level is increased and as a result, strengthens our sense of belonging to a - [Re:co Symposium - Portland 2020](https://notabarista.org/reco-symposium-portland-2020/) - 2020 Wed Apr 22nd – Thu 23rd (PDT) Re:co Symposium is a gathering of the greatest minds and most influential thinkers in the coffee industry. Through a mixture of speakers, interactive experiences and opportunities for conversation, Re:co looks at the specialty coffee market, the challenges we face and some of the solutions we have, and also shine - [The Danish Coffee Festival 28, 29 of February 2020](https://notabarista.org/the-danish-coffee-festival-28-29-of-february-2020/) - The Danish Coffee Festival We are very happy to annonce that the Danish Coffee Festival will be held at Marketenderiet for the third year in a row. Dates are 28, 29 of February and 1 of March. As has been the case the last three years, three championships will be held: Barista Championship, Brewers Cup - [Tyler Botts](https://notabarista.org/tyler-botts-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share Tyler Botts is a master of all trades; not only is he one talented Barista, but he’s also a ceramicist and digital designer. So how did he get to this point? It all started with one Barista. Tyler’s coffee journey started in his freshman year of college at the University of - [Ashley Rodriguez](https://notabarista.org/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 ago to become a barista - [Carlos Dias](https://notabarista.org/carlos-dias-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share “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 enjoys - [Momentem newsletter #2](https://notabarista.org/momentem-newsletter-2/) - We have an update for you! Despite everything going on in the world, we’re so fortunate to be able to continue working on a coffee project we’re so passionate about. At the time of our last newsletter, we had just finished reviewing the first MOMENTEM prototype and added new and improved design details. We’re excited - [Photographing Coffee Grounds for Grind Distribution Analysis V1.1](https://notabarista.org/photographing-coffee-grounds-for-grind-distribution-analysis/) - The purpose of this article is to help all volunteers understand and learn the best way to take best pictures for the grind size calculator/converter project, and “to photograph the coffee grounds in the best environment… to reduce all variables to make the particle analysis easier.” (Robert McKeon Aloe) This article is based on Robert - [Stathis Koremtas](https://notabarista.org/a-chat-with-stathis-koremtas/) - My name is Stathis Koremtas and this is my coffee story I started working in local coffee shops in 2003 just after I graduated high school, to support myself during my time at university. I kept working as a barista for some time after my graduation as I was looking for a more relevant job, - [Sippers cup #brewathome challenge](https://notabarista.org/sippers-cup-brewathome-challenge/) - Uri from Cophi Solutions invites you for a fun coffee challenge – Sippers cup. Sippers cup Round 1. – start from a basic latte art of a heart. – create another shape by sipping the “heart”from different sides. – you can also blow. – no tools! – post your video/photos – feel free to share - [PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT PICTURES AT HOME](https://notabarista.org/photography-tips-for-taking-great-pictures-at-home/) - This article is prepared by Alvaro, who is a Commercial fashion and portraiture photographer. Hey fellow volunteers! I’m making this guide for everyone so you can have some tips of how to make the most out of your photography while shooting the #brewathome campaign. This will be pretty straightforward an I’m sure some (or mostly) - [Connects Roasters, Barista And Coffee Lovers Worldwide With #Brewathome Campaign](https://notabarista.org/connecting-roasters-baristas-and-coffee-lovers-worldwide-with-brewathome-campaign/) - The press was published on Coffee Talk on 04 April, 2020. Covid-19 has threatened many coffee businesses, leaving coffee lovers wondering how they can support their local roasters and baristas. I’M NOT A BARISTA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting coffee professionals, has launched the #brewathome social media campaign to connect coffee roasters and baristas - [How do you #brewathome?](https://notabarista.org/brewathome_qa/) - Please share your #brewathome experience with us in less than 100 words. Share your brewing tips, ideas, and fun movement with us!Leave your comments below. - [CONNECTS ROASTERS, BARISTAS AND COFFEE LOVERS WORLDWIDE WITH #BREWATHOME CAMPAIGN](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-campaign-press_en/) - “I’M NOT A BARISTA” NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CONNECTS ROASTERS, BARISTAS AND COFFEE LOVERS WORLDWIDE WITH #BREWATHOME CAMPAIGN Covid-19 has threatened many coffee businesses, leaving coffee lovers wondering how they can support their local roasters and baristas. I’M NOT A BARISTA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting coffee professionals, has launched the #brewathome social media campaign to - [#brewathome kopplar samman kaffeälskare i Coronatider](https://notabarista.org/kampanjen-brewathome/) - The original article was published in Swedish by Sebastian Franzén on 24 March, 2020 on mynewdesk.com ”I’M NOT A BARISTA” ÄR EN IDEELL ORGANISATION SOM KOPPLAR SAMMAN KAFFEROSTARE, BARISTOR OCH KAFFEÄLSKARE ÖVER HELA VÄRLDEN MED KAMPANJEN #BREWATHOME Covid-19 hotar mängder av kafferelaterade företag och kaffeälskare frågar sig hur de kan stötta sina lokala kafferostare och - [How To Support Your Local Roaster During Social Distancing](https://notabarista.org/how-to-support-your-local-roaster/) - The original article was published by by Janice Kanniah on Perfect Daily Grind The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly and dramatically impacted the world we live in, in a relatively short period of time. Due to its rapid spread, social distancing is being recommended or enforced in countries across the globe. This has had major implications - [Felipe Ferreira](https://notabarista.org/felipe-ferreira/) - “Hello, my name is Felipe Ferreira, and I have been working as a barista for 8 years. Since the beginning, I have always been absorbing a lot of knowledge with professionals in the field and learning more and more each day. I believe that with each cup of coffee I drink, it is a new - [Gabriel Guimaraes](https://notabarista.org/gabriel-guimaraes-coffee-story/) - I am Gabriel Guimaraes and this is my coffee story. My journey with coffee started a bit differently. When I was young, I would never drink coffee as to me it was really bad. Guess what, it’s because I never tried specialty beans! Bad coffee is not for me. I still remember the smell of - [Greg](https://notabarista.org/i-am-greg-an-english-teacher-from-ny-that-teaches-in-italy/) - I am Greg, an English teacher from NY that teaches in Italy. I grew up with coffee living in an Italian household. As a child, I woke up every Sunday morning to the smell of espresso and my dad watching football. From this love of coffee, I was fascinated to learn more and in college, - [Specialty Coffee Expo - Portland 2020](https://notabarista.org/specialty-coffee-expo-portland-2020/) - 2020 Thu Apr 23rd - Sun 26th (PDT) Portland, OR, US The Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest coffee event in North America, is the ultimate platform for the coffee industry to see what's new. Attracting more than 13,000 attendees from more than 75 countries every year, Expo features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their most innovative products and competing - [ROB CLARIJS ON CREATING A WINNING COFFEE MASTERS™ APPLICATION](https://notabarista.org/rob-clarijs-invite-you-to-apply-for-coffee-masters/) - WITH APPLICATIONS FOR COFFEE MASTERS™ AT THE LONDON COFFEE FESTIVAL WELL UNDERWAY, 2019 WINNER ROB CLARIJS SHARES HIS ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE A STANDOUT APPLICATION. Returning for its sixth edition at LCF, Coffee Masters is the barista’s ultimate test of knowledge, skill, nerve and showmanship, with a £5000 prize and an internationally acclaimed title for the taking. This - [Valentina Palange](https://notabarista.org/valentina-palange/) - My name is Valentina Palange, and this is my coffee story. ” I’m a coffee blogger in Milan Italy, and dream is to spread and drive the specialty coffee culture growth in Italy and talk about coffee all my life.” Il mio nome è Valentina Palange e questa è la mia coffee storia! Sono una - [We did it, just donated 100€ to a barista](https://notabarista.org/we-successfully-donated-100e-to-a-barista/) - We did it, we successfully raised 100€ and helped a barista in need. We are happy to announce that we, together, successfully helped a barista Tzanetos who competed in the 2020 Greece National Brewers Cup. This is our first project and we successfully raised 100€ for him, it is a small gift for Tzanetos, and - [Great #brewathome: THE GLOBAL COFFEE INDUSTRY IS COMING TOGETHER](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-with-the-global-coffee-industry/) - In the past few weeks, you might’ve noticed the #brewathome hashtag in various social media platforms being posted by many baristas & coffee-related people and companies. But what is it really? And who’s behind it? Read on to learn more: • Who is I’M NOT A BARISTA? • What exactly is the #brewathome movement? • - [I’M NOT A BARISTA: A New Platform for International Baristas](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-barista-a-new-platform-for-international-baristas/) - How I’M NOT A BARISTA, the fundraising site raises money for baristas, and what it’s doing to keep people brewing at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The original article was written by Mark Van Streefkerk on April 07, 2020, published on Barista Magazne Online Considering the level of coffee knowledge, professionalism, and customer service expectations - [Covid-19 warning: Be prepared for delays](https://notabarista.org/covid-19-updates/) - We're still seeing long fulfillment and shipping times at I'M NOT A BARISTA and industry-wide Be prepared for delays Consumers are generally more patient during this time, as even Amazon has expressed that it’s experiencing delays of up to 1 month due to covid-19. Our fulfillment times will be longer than usual, and may continue - [Barista Tzanetos Dalietos needs your help](https://notabarista.org/tzanetos-dalietos-needs-your-help/) - Help a barista now Humanity runs on coffee, and let’s help a barista now. Tzanetos Dalietos is a young barista who will compete in the Hellelic Brewers Cup at HORECA Expo on 7-10th. Feb 2020. Last year an accident left 3 fractures on his head, which pulled him away from competing in the Brewers Cup - [Remy Molina](https://notabarista.org/remy-molina/) - MY name is Remy Molina, I’m 26 years old, and I’m a professional Barista. Around 3 years ago, I started working for the Specialty Coffee Association of Costa Rica, giving the Barista courses, something I love to do cause I’m helping to form future coffee professionals. This year I started at Ally Coffee, assisting the green - [Rob Clarijs](https://notabarista.org/coffeemaster-rob-clarijs-story/) - The world can sometimes seem scary, especially lately, on that I’m sure we can all agree. So finding inspiration and courage might sound challenging. It isn’t really. The trick is to look around you. There’s so many people out there SAME. AS. YOU. And all it takes is the courage to take that first step. - [Angelo Segoni](https://notabarista.org/angelo-segoni-coffee-story/) - My name is Angelo Segoni, and I am a simple guy, like many coffee people here, I have never been a big fan of nightlife, but always cherish good time with good friends and BBQ together and enjoy the magnificent nature, mountains, and beaches. I guess this is just who I am. I hope one - [Simone Guidi](https://notabarista.org/simone-guidi-coffee-story/) - Simone Guidi’s story began back in 2010 when he was working as a bartender and had a customer who asked him for a cappuccino. It was then, he admits, that he realised he had no idea what that actually meant so he started looking into everything that could help him learn more about the art - [Bhopal Brewing Club](https://notabarista.org/bhopal-brewing-club/) - Recently we had a special interview with the three founders of Bhopal Brewing Club. How did a sailor, photographer and strategy consultant team up to make a positive impact in the Indian coffee community? The Creation of Bhopal Brewing Club When Navneet and Arun returned from the AeroPress Championship in Nagpur they knew they had - [James Luke](https://notabarista.org/james-luke-coffee-story/) - Greeting to see you my coffee friends. My name is James Luke. I can trace my foray into specialty coffee back to three specific moments in my life: My grandma, the relationship between art and coffee, and the first cup of Turkish coffee I ever had that helped me to begin my personal coffee journey. - [Asli Yalcn](https://notabarista.org/asli-yalcn-barista-coffee-story/) - Asli Yalcn got her first taste of specialty coffee in 2013, which was shared with her by her cousin Faith. She immediately fell in love and said that she wasn’t sure it was coffee at all. For many specialty coffee drinkers, myself included. This is how we discover the world of possibility in coffee outside of - [Irina Sharipova](https://notabarista.org/irina-sharipova-coffee-story/) - My name is Irina Sharipova, The coffee guru: competitor, judge, trainer, a Q grader, and even traveled to Origin. This is my Story. Irina Sharipova El Salvador was the coffee that really switched Irina into Competition mode. The Flavours, acidity, and the complexity of this is what pushed her to know more. This was - [Uri Wollner](https://notabarista.org/uri-wollner-the-israel-coffee-entrepreneur/) - While juggling medical studies, 2 jobs and a young child, when Uri Wollner moved to Warsaw in 2004, he took a risk he wouldn’t regret and opened his first cafe, leading him to become fascinated and hooked by the world of coffee. Originally moving to Poland from Tel Aviv to start his medical career, - [Xitlally Guerrero](https://notabarista.org/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 last few months, Xitlally has - [Evan Fernandes](https://notabarista.org/barista-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 in Starbucks open in Brazil - [Tejas Jadhav](https://notabarista.org/tejas-jadhav/) - Tejas Jadhav is a barista and an actor which is a very unique combination as one rarely hears about someone being a barista and an actor. He believes that the creative aspect of both coffee and movies is something that brings these two together. If an actor gives his creative best, it results in an - [I'M NOT A BARISTA 2021 YEAR REVIEW](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-barista-2021-year-review/) - It’s that time of the year again, a time where we pause and reflect on 2021 for I’M NOT A BARISTA by looking at all of our achievements over the course of the year. In 2021, we not only launched a successful Kickstarter project with our Brewing Guide Card Deck, but we also reached out - [Is your brewing recipe accepted?](https://notabarista.org/final-brewing-recipes/) - We are happy to inform the following coffee friends, your brewing recipe has been accepted and selected for The Brewing Guide Card Deck. You should have received an email from us yesterday, if you haven’t, please double check your inbox and spam folder. Please reply to us by April 2, 2021. Contact us if your - [W42 Group Giveaway Winners](https://notabarista.org/w42-group-giveaway-winners/) - 19 International Partners 38 Lucky Winners from the globe 76 specialty coffee & brewing tools What would you do? Sharing is caring! Empower baristas together. Share Share Share Share Doing Good Together “Doing good in this world, and being kind and being honest and noble is really underrated. And I think you have… I think - [Week 43 group giveaway winners](https://notabarista.org/week-43-group-giveaway-winners/) - 13 International Partners 26 Lucky Winners from the globe 52 specialty coffee & brewing tools What would you do? Sharing is caring! Empower baristas together. Share Share Share Share Doing Good Together “Doing good in this world, and being kind and being honest and noble is really underrated. And I think you have… I think - [The Brewing Guide: A Kickstarter Project by the Global Coffee Community](https://notabarista.org/brewing-guide-press-release/) - 🇪🇸 Spanish Version Introducing you to our very own Brewing Guide, launching March 2021 we invite you to participate in the exciting release of our very first collaborative product! When the global coffee community comes together and creates The Brewing Guide Project helping people to brew coffee at home. We are excited to inform you that we - [“The Brewing Guide”: un proyecto en Kickstarter apoyado por la comunidad del café mundialmente.](https://notabarista.org/the-brewing-guide-press-release-spanish/) - 🇬🇧 English version “The Brewing Guide”: un proyecto en Kickstarter apoyado por la comunidad del café mundialmente. Le presentamos nuestro proyecto “La Guía de Elaboración”, el cual sera lanzado en marzo 2021. Le invitamos a participar en este excitante lanzamiento de nuestro primer producto. Cuando la industria del café se junta y crea “La Guía - [I’M NOT A BARISTA Launched Card Deck Project](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-barista-to-launch-card-deck-project/) - Explore home brewing recipes from around the world with this international platform’s upcoming card deck. The original article was published on Barista Magazine on February 4, 2021 by Mark Van Streefkerk I’M NOT A BARISTA is an international platform that supports baristas by sharing their stories, creating community connections, providing financial support to coffee competitors, - [A chat with Micky Wang, founder and CEO of I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/chat-micky-wang-founder-ceo-not-a-barista/) - Recently our Instagram following reached 10K followers. This is a huge achievement considering the business is less than a year old! We took this opportunity to speak to the Founder and CEO, Micky Wang, to reflect on where it all began and how we got here. Q: What are the origins of I’M NOT A - [Front End Designer Volunteer Wanted](https://notabarista.org/front-end-designer-volunteer-wanted/) - Are you passionate about coffee? Skilled in Front End Design? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real-world impact? Join us I’M NOT A BARISTA is a Non-profit Organization with the vision to make coffee connect the world through technologies, we celebrate the coffee community by empowering baristas to reach their fullest potential. - [Meet us at The London Coffee Festival](https://notabarista.org/meet-us-at-the-london-coffee-festival/) - [add_single_eventon id=”17441″ show_et_ft_img=”yes” ext_url=”https://notabarista.org/the-global-coffee-festival-2020-fringe-live-event/” show_exp_evc=”yes”] - [#brewathome party with the father of latte art Mr. Luigi Lupi](https://notabarista.org/father-of-latte-art-mr-luigi-lupi/) - In this week’s #brewathome party, we are honored to have the legendary Mr. Luigi Lupi, who is well known as the Father of latte art. Mr. Luigi started the talk by sharing the past how ended up late art, how he elevated the latte art development. This is the 1st party of the #brewathome latte - [#brewathome zoom party with coffee latte art inventor Mr. Luigi Lupi](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-with-latte-art-inventor-mr-luigi-lupi/) - 1. Latte art history2. Present3. Future4. Meet Luigi Latte art is all about the science of milk. Luigi Lupi is a veteran and well-known coffee master. The father of latte art, as some call him, rose to fame at the World Barista Championship, where he dazzled with his drawings in the café. Since then, he has trained hundreds - [#brewathome party with Coffee Trader Belminas](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-party-with-coffee-trader-belminas/) - Do you know what coffee traders do? As many know that coffee traders typically occupy the role of go-between link, between the farmer and the roaster, but do you know what else they do? Many may question the importance of keeping the middleman in nowaday’s industry, coffee traders play a critical role in the coffee industry. Tomorrow, - [I’M NOT A BARISTA la campaña #brewathome](https://notabarista.org/la-campana-brewathome/) - La aparición del COVID-19 amenaza el negocio de las cafeterías y los consumidores de café se preguntan cómo ayudar a los tostadores y baristas de su comunidad. I´M NOT A BARISTA, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a brindar apoyo a profesionales del café, ha lanzado #brewathome, una campaña de redes sociales que conecta - [Things you should know about 2020 Greek Coffee Championships](https://notabarista.org/2020-greek-coffee-championships/) - All the innovations in the coffee industry will be presented during the four days of the Coffee Events show in a series of presentations and workshops. It is the time for a once-a-year celebration of the coffee industry, the 2020 Greek Coffee Championships contest is the one you absolutely cannot miss. The choices in coffee - [Sensory Summit 2020 | Zurich University of Applied Sciences](https://notabarista.org/sensory-summit-2020/) - 2020 Mon Feb 10th 8:00am – Tue 11th 5:00pm (CET)ZHAW Life Sciences und Facility Management, Campus Grüental, Grüentalstrasse 14, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland Sensory Summit 2020, a two-day conference designed to educate, inform, and inspire the specialty coffee professional, makes its European debut at the Coffee Excellence Center within the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), from February 10 – - [World of Coffee - Warsaw World Coffee Championships](https://notabarista.org/warsaw-world-coffee-championships-2020/) - 2020 Thu Jun 18th – Sat 20th (CEST) Warsaw, Poland Poland plays host to four World Coffee Championships in 2020, with the World Latte Art (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS), World Cup Tasters (WCTC), and Cezve/Ibrik Championships (CIC) coming to the Specialty Coffee Association‘s World of Coffee show, happening in Warsaw from June 18-20. After progressing from - [Ali Hasnain](https://notabarista.org/ali-hasnain/) - My name is Ali Hasnain, and this is my coffee story. “Since childhood, all I knew was ‘be an engineer’; ‘be a doctor’. Those were the only acceptable paths set out for us. To this day, my father doesn’t know what Coffee truly is. Everyone is still stuck on tea.” Growing up in Pakistan, a country where - [A Look Back at I'M NOT A BARISTA 2020](https://notabarista.org/not-a-barista-2020/) - How does one start writing about 2020? It’s been a year like no other. Before looking ahead at 2021 and reimagining our future, we wanted to take a step back and look at what we have achieved. We all need to build back our confidence, keep our focus on our actions and their impact and - [Şahin Demirbaş](https://notabarista.org/sahin-demirbas-barista-story/) - Share Share Share Share Everyone has a particular object in their lives that holds a lot of meaning for them. For some, it may be something that a loved one gave them, or a special item that commemorates a special day.For Şahin Demirbaş, it was a French press. Şahin Demirbaş is preparing coffee latte A - [Sarah Hanaway](https://notabarista.org/sarah-hanaway-barista-story/) - Share Share Share Share My name is Sarah Hanaway, and this is my coffee story. “Every year that I have competed, I set myself the simple goal of doing better than last time and to have come away learning something.” Sarah Hanaway, photo by Harris Competing can be an invaluable learning experience and Sarah Hanaway - [Rosie Cossins](https://notabarista.org/rosie-cossins-notabarista-intern/) - Share Share Share Share 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 cossins - [#BREWATHOME & GIVEAWAY](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-giveaway/) - Nothing is better than starting your Saturday with a group of friends brewing coffee together. Check the video for our last #brewathome zoom party with SPECIALTY CAFÈTIERE Specialty Cafètiere Giveaway To give back to the community and help new homebrewers make tasty coffee with ease, Specialty Cafetiere is giveaway a super package of French press - [Guadalupe Delgadillo](https://notabarista.org/guadalupe-delgadillo/) - “In Mexico, there is a popular saying – coffee smells better than it tastes.” Or so Guadalupe Delgadillo thought. It took a local Mexican Guerrero double espresso with milk to change her mind. In the middle of a busy open market full of fresh fruit and vegetables, the fresh scent of ground coffee stopped her - [Pinar Misirdal](https://notabarista.org/pinar-misirdal/) - “I am always trying, and I am always finding my way.” – ​Pinar Misirdal Aktepe, 2019 Pinar Misirdal’s journey to becoming the now well-regarded and respected first-ever female 2018 Barista Champion of Turkey had humble beginnings. Being a graphic design student and struggling financially to save money for school, she turned to her first-ever job - [Hany Ezzat](https://notabarista.org/hany-ezzat/) - My name is Hany Ezzat, and this is my coffee story. I have been working in coffee for the past 5 years, I started my coffee journey after moving out of a kitchen hand roll at a Turkish restaurant moving into the bar making a few coffees at night. The person working there was very - [Ronița Dragomir](https://notabarista.org/ronita-dragomir/) - My name is Ronița Dragomir, and this is my coffee story. It’s no surprise that Ronița Dragomir has found community in making and sharing great coffee. As a child growing up in Romania, she relished watching her parents enjoy their morning cup. As she grew older she, too, partook in the morning ritual with both - [Daniel Horbat](https://notabarista.org/daniel-horbat/) - When we talk about commitment and discipline, people outside of the specialty coffee community wouldn’t think these are qualities necessarily attributed to coffee professionals. But it is precise because of such intensity and desire to know more, learn more, DO better, BE better – than some of those pros end up becoming World Champions. - [brewathome survey](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-partner_survey/) - Loading… - [#brewathome Zoom party with Slayer Espresso](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-zoom-party-with-slayer-espresso/) - In 2007 Slayer Espresso was birthed with one mission, Make Coffee Better. That mission is ongoing and unwavering. Slayer is intentionally designing to be elegant from every angle. Professional baristas will experience improved bar flow efficiency with an increased tool box of innovations for the orchestration of exceptional coffees. Tomorrow, we will have Slayer Espresso - [CAR BARS](https://notabarista.org/car-bars-ryley-michael-music/) - No doubt, many of us can’t live without coffee, how much you love coffee? Have you ever tried to write a song about coffee? I’M NOT A BARISTA are happy to share this music video Car Bars from Ryley Michael Music. - [Sarit Eskinazi](https://notabarista.org/sarit-eskinazi/) - My name is Sarit Eskinazi, and this is my coffee story. Sarit Eskinazi “I remember the smell of my mom’s Turkish coffee after every meal… I was begging them to try it. In Turkey, “women are supposed to make good Turkish coffee”. For sure I couldn’t, so my friends were making fun of me. My - [Photo tips from Piotr](https://notabarista.org/photo-tips-from-piotr/) - I read Alvaro’s blog post and everything he mentioned are great photo tips! I’d like to add few things. The quickest and easiest way to understand light is to take an object in your hand and walk around the house with it. Notice how the light changes when you move from room to room (do - [The Brewing Guide - Un compendio de recetas para métodos de filtrado](https://notabarista.org/the-brewing-guide/) - ¿Querés probar nuevas formas de preparar café en tu método favorito? Es fácil encontrar libros de cocina con una variedad de recetas de chefs y expertos para ayudarte a mejorar tus habilidades culinarias, pero no hay nada similar para el café. La guía de preparación de I’M NOT A BARISTA es exactamente eso: una colección - [MICKY WANG - FOUNDER OF I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/micky-wang-founder-of-im-not-a-barista/) - The original article was published by Vasileia on https://www.thewanderingbean.net, APRIL 12, 2021 2018 Danish Coffee Roasting Championship, sponsored by bubble lab. “Work hard, find your goal, there are no shortcuts just make a plan and go for it.” So, I’ve collaborated with you (I’M NOT A BARISTA) for the past 6 months and I realised I - [Thank you, I'M NOT A BARISTA interns](https://notabarista.org/thank-you-im-not-a-barista-interns/) - Here at I’M NOT A BARISTA, we deeply value our Interns’ work and contribution. We would like you to meet our current marketing interns Virginia and Nicole, and past ones who have helped us to grow our organisation. It was a pleasure to work with so many talented and inspiring individuals. We are absolutely delighted - [#TIPABARISTA charity campaign from I'M NOT A BARISTA helps baristas in need](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-helps-baristas-in-need/) - Now that we’ve shared about tipping practices and briefly introduced our project, here is a formal welcome to our official #TIPABARISTA campaign. The Tip A Barista campaign is simple: over the course of a year, we plan to give $100 to a different barista every week, using funds raised from our Brewing Guide sales and - [#TIPABARISTA 1/48: Congratulations to Regina Begum from Mumbai India](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-charity-regina/) - We’rere sure most of you will remember Regina Begum: her coffee story touched many and we received overwhelmingly positive feedback on how moved our readers felt. We have decided Regina should be the first recipient of our #TIPABARISTA project and be the first to receive a $100 donation. Regina Begum Her path started from an - [How to grind coffee and measure your ground size?](https://notabarista.org/how-to-grind-coffee/) - The method and extent to which the coffee bean is ground have a direct and substantial effect on your final extraction.But don’t worry, this article gonna show you how to grind coffee correctly. Different sizes of the particle can be chosen to make sure you achieve the optimum extraction in your preparation; as a - [Coffee writer volunteers wanted](https://notabarista.org/coffee-writer-volunteers-wanted/) - Are you passionate about coffee? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real-world impact with your writing talent? I’M NOT A BARISTA is a Non-profit Organization with the vision to make coffee connect the world through technologies, we celebrate the coffee community by empowering baristas to reach their fullest potential. Currently, we are - [Tipping your favourite baristas](https://notabarista.org/tipping-your-favourite-baristas/) - Our most recent charity campaign, #TIPABARISTA, started as an attempt to reward baristas for their continued work during these difficult times. Baristas are frequently overlooked, despite their dedication to serving our cups every day and dealing with a few difficult customers. Hence, over the course of a year, we will be donating $100 to a - [Tachooman Ngwenya](https://notabarista.org/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 while to learn the ins - [#TIPABARISTA just shared another $100 tip to a barista](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-just-gave-another-100-tip-to-a-barista/) - Recently I’M NOT A BARISTA shared another $100 to Ronaldo Hurtado through the #TIPABARISTA program. Ronaldo Hurtado has been involved in coffee since birth. He spent his childhood growing up among the coffee trees on his family’s farm in Colombia and his daily chores included harvested, processing, and drying the coffee he grew. It’s no - [Morgan Eckroth](https://notabarista.org/morgan-eckroth/) - Morgan Eckroth is always actively searching for the next challenge. The newest 2022 US Barista Champion is known by over 7 million combined followers as @morgandrinkscoffee on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Together, they watched Morgan take on the Barista Championships in Boston live on social media. Morgan Eckroth (Photo by @summerhughesphoto) For Morgan (she/they), her - [Podcast #20, Meet Levent Oncu, Aeronautical engineer, Coffee blogger, and Turkish coffee community pioneer](https://notabarista.org/coffee-podcast-levent-oncu-teyyaredenkahve/) - [buzzsprout episode=’10080804′ player=’true’] In this episode, we talked to Levent Oncu, the owner of Teyyaredenkahve (Aircraft Coffee) Levent is NOT A BARISTA. As an aeronautical engineer, Levent joined the third wave of coffee in 2010, and today he is one of the most influential coffee people in Turkey. Coffee is a big part of Levent’s - [Peter Allane Ong](https://notabarista.org/peter-allane-ong/) - Lao Tzu once said that “a leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves”. This quote reminds me of Peter Allane Ong‘s journey to where he is now and how the foundation of his career in speciality coffee has - [I'MNAB Podcast #21. Meet Aslam and Sarah from Singapore](https://notabarista.org/meet-aslam-and-sarah/) - [buzzsprout episode=’10196789′ player=’true’] How much should you charge your specialty coffee? Have you ever had trouble communicating with customers or were unsure of their expectations? Chicken rice = Great coffee? Max, Aslam, and Sarah In this episode #21, we are joined by two coffee friends from Singapore, Aslam the Director of Coffee, and Sarah Lee - [Episode 22, Meet ex-baristas Irina and Olga from Russia](https://notabarista.org/irina-and-olga/) - [buzzsprout episode=’10225015′ player=’true’] “Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world” To celebrate International Women’s day, this week, we are looking back on some inspiring female baristas from all over the world by sharing their different stories! Including their journey to where they - [Product Design Intern](https://notabarista.org/product-design-intern/) - We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated Product Design Intern to join our NPO. If you love coffee, you’re an ambitious individual who wants to build a career in the design world, we provide you with a platform to grow and shine. Responsibilities: Work side by side with our intern team. Participate in - [Pack Katisomsakul](https://notabarista.org/pack-katisomsakul/) - Covid-19 has impacted so many people around the world and for some, has changed our lives completely. For many of us who have started working from home due to the global pandemic, the little things in life that we take for granted now suddenly hold so much more significance. Take, for example, your daily - [Defne Ceyda Okay](https://notabarista.org/defne-ceyda-okay/) - At first glance, seeing Defne Ceyda Okay in her black platform Chelsea boots and countless tattoos all over – you wouldn’t suppose that she once dreamt of becoming a ballerina. Perhaps it is exactly this early experience of hard, passionate practice that provided her with the power to become a coffee rebel. Defne Ceyda Okay - [Justin Piercy](https://notabarista.org/justin-piercy/) - Balancing being a father and running multiple coffee social media accounts, how does Justin Piercy from DaddyGotCoffee do it? Justin Piercy, from Ontario, Canada is not a barista but is a coffee lover with a strong drive and passion for growing his community. Justin’s main job is working for a church doing digital communications. As - [tip a barista campaign until September 2021](https://notabarista.org/tip-a-barista-press-release/) - Contact Information Virginia Fanticini Marketing Intern virginia@notabarista.org +39 3662621450 Embargoed for Release until September 2021 #Tip a Barista: a new charity campaign by I’M NOT A BARISTA to empower and recognize the real value of baristas after the successful Kickstarter and Indiegogo Campaigns. I’M NOT A BARISTA launches a way to tip - [Goat Story joins #brewathome campaign](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-campaign-by-goat-story/) - With the Covid-19 outbreak panic leaving us stuck at home, social media has proven to be a wonderful way to (re)connect with friends, family and even the vibrant community of coffee lovers from all around the world. When we began to work from home because of the current situation, we started using the hashtag #brewathome in our - [Orkun Üstel](https://notabarista.org/orkun-ustel-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share Award winning Turkish barista, Orkun Ustel tells us how he fell into the coffee industry by happy accident. Two-time winner of the Brewers Cup Champion of Turkey and professional barista trainer, Orkun Üstel always loved coffee. He is always experimenting and willing to learn more about coffee. To him, specialist coffee - [Juljano Kapllani](https://notabarista.org/juljano-kapllani/) - Meet Juljano Kapllani, an Albanian barista on a mission to transform Ireland into the coffee capital of Europe. Today we are super excited to introduce you to Juljano Kapllani, a barista who is anything but ordinary! His innovative ideas, passion for coffee and sense of originality will soon put Ireland on the world map of - [Smayah Uwajeneza](https://notabarista.org/smayah-uwajeneza/) - Recently we talked to Smayah Uwajeneza, the ‘18 East Africa Aeropress champion. Regarding the current global BLM, Smayah has her own thoughts about it. As a hardworking barista from Rwanda Africa, her coffee journey definitely inspires many coffee professionals. “We need more visibility, we need more platform created for people who are under-represented. because I - [Melissa Stinson](https://notabarista.org/melissa-stinsons-coffee-story/) - Being personally fulfilled and recognized for my work is how I know I succeeded. Not worrying about who’s not coming in and not worrying if the bills will be paid. My journey hasn’t been easy. But through ten years of working in the TV and film industry, I learned that coffee connects people. And I’ve been - [Michael Nguyen](https://notabarista.org/michael-nguyen/) - Michael Nguyen is a barista from the UK whose passion stems from the positive social impacts of coffee. Michael was fascinated by the way coffee can bring people together. He told us “I loved the social impact around it”, how it can create an environment that people can share. This led him in a new - [Ömer Yildirim](https://notabarista.org/omer-yildirim/) - 2021 was a game-changer for the worldwide coffee community and Ömer Yildirim himself. This was when “hospitality” became the key. And this is when Ömer launched his speciality coffee roasting brand, bringing to his hometown, Bursa, the fresh breeze of Izmir Coffee Festival. He also became one of Turkey’s best latte art baristas, getting 4th place - [Namisha and Raghunath](https://notabarista.org/namisha-and-raghunath-aramse/) - Namisha and Raghunath are a married couple who currently live in Mysore, India and run a company called Ārāmse. We asked for a look into their personal life and their individual relationships with coffee. As well as this we asked about their many ventures, including a YouTube channel, products, their subscription service and plans for the - [Tania Villegas](https://notabarista.org/tania-villegas/) - Tania Villegas is a barista and actress from Mexico, we spoke to her about navigating both areas and her connection to coffee. Tania initially was not going to share her story but her friends encouraged her. She sent it because if it resonated with someone else then she is happy. “I want all of - [Natalia Obruch](https://notabarista.org/natalia-obruch/) - From cinema school to coffee mixology: how Natalia Obruch found artistry in coffee? Natalia Obruch has been in coffee since 2008, as a barista trainer, coffee consultant and event manager. When the pandemic hit home in March 2020, she was faced with the biggest challenge of her entire career, as was the case for many - [Pradyut Moona](https://notabarista.org/pradyut-moona/) - Pradyut Moona is possibly the youngest roaster in Singapore, only turning 18 this year. Like many of us, coffee was but a hobby for him as a home brewer. It later became an obsession as he took up a part-time barista role at Quarter Life Coffee as it seemed like a natural step forward. Pradyut - [How To Grind Coffee Beans Without A Grinder: 8 Easy Methods To Try](https://notabarista.org/how-to-grind-coffee-beans-without-a-grinder-8-easy-methods-to-try/) - How are you going to grind your beans to brew your morning coffee? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. There are plenty of tools and appliances in your house that can grind your coffee beans just how you need them to brew your favorite drink. I’ve been in your shoes before, so I’ve already done thorough research - [Momentem Newsletter #1](https://notabarista.org/notabarista-momentem-newsletter-1/) - Hello MOMENTEM subscribers, Thank you for subscribing to the MOMENTEM grinder project! Your support means everything to us. In this very first email to you, we wanted to share how MOMENTEM started, why it matters so much to us, and give you an update on the current status of the project. The inspiration It - [We Are Hiring, Project Management Interns Wanted](https://notabarista.org/project-management-interns/) - Share Share Share Are you a talented leader with great communication skills? Love Project management? Do you want to in a dynamic and fast-growing team with passionate people from all over the world? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real-world impact with your PM knowledge? Can you lead a team to make - [Nükhet Çubukçular](https://notabarista.org/nukhet-cubukcular/) - Barista, designer, assistant coffee roaster or what we would simply call, an artist. That’s only a few words that can describe Nükhet Çubukçular! Today’s coffee story is dedicated to her because we want to let her personality inspire you as much as it has inspired us. “For me, coffee is a matter of respect. It - [Geoffrey Michelmore](https://notabarista.org/geoffrey-michelmore-aremde/) - Their “coffee machine with the big hole in the middle” has been a hit with baristas around the world. AREMDE’s Geoffrey Michelmore says success depends on the people you surround yourself with. Geoffrey Michelmore How might we improve a consumer’s specialty coffee experience? When Geoffrey and his team at AREMDE set out to develop coffee - [Marc Calaycay](https://notabarista.org/marc-calaycay/) - Marc Ferdinand Lou Calaycay is a Filipino bartender turned barista, and now a coffee roaster working at Papa Palheta (PPP) Coffee – a pioneer of specialty coffee in Singapore. Marc’s early career lead him down the path of a mixologist, aspiring to establish his own coffee-cocktail bar back home in Manila. His path diverted after - [A Gesture that Signifies the Meaning of Coffee Community, thank you Nükhet Çubukçular](https://notabarista.org/a-gesture-by-nukhet-cubukcular-that-signifies-the-meaning-of-coffee-community/) - Back in May 2021, we introduced you to Nükhet Çubukçular, a Turkish designer, coffee roaster, and barista. Recently, Nükhet made an incredible gesture, she donated some of her work profits to I’M NOT A BARISTA. We are truly so very humbled by her gesture and feel we would like to share this with all of - [Leo Ferreira](https://notabarista.org/leo-ferreira-puzzle-coffeee/) - 5 years of Puzzle Coffee – Leo Ferreira on shaping the pieces of Tanzania’s specialty coffee community On December 23rd, Puzzle Coffee will celebrate its fifth anniversary since its inception in 2016. We spoke with Leo Ferreira, owner of Puzzle, on how he has been running his store on the island of Zanzibar and his - [Mohsen Hezarkhani](https://notabarista.org/iranian-barista-mohsen-hezarkhani/) - Meet Mohsen Hezarkhani, an Iranian barista who enjoys his cafe’s rush hour, loving the adrenaline that comes with beating his own personal record of most customers served in a certain time. A self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, Mohsen has worked across the globe following the drink, having met interesting people and seen amazing places. However, for him, - [Anna Shuayre](https://notabarista.org/anna-shuayre/) - Anna is currently working as a writer for The Coffee Post, an Australian blog of coffee experts and enthusiasts dedicated to helping people make better coffee at home. Anna Shuayre remembers ordering a macchiato at a popular local coffee shop in Guadalajara and putting the cup down after her first sip. ”“It blew my mind. - [Yashar Karimi](https://notabarista.org/yashar-karimi/) - Iran is known for their tea as the climate of Northern provinces is ideal for cultivating Iranian tea. Iranians, especially in colder regions of the country, drink multiple cups of tea throughout the day. Despite this, Yashar Karimi chose to go against the norm, and forged a career path in the coffee world. It began when - [Jesús Martínez](https://notabarista.org/jesus-martinez/) - 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 be able to share the - [What is the International Coffee Day?](https://notabarista.org/we-celebrate-the-international-coffee-day/) - Today is International Coffee Day, a global event aimed at connecting the coffee community by celebrating their love of coffee. It was established by the International Coffee Organization, the world’s largest intergovernmental coffee organization, and launched during Expo 2015 in Milan. This holiday is designed to raise awareness of the incredible work of individuals working - [I'M NOT A BARISTA Brewing Guide](https://notabarista.org/brewing-guide-review-by-exploringcoffee/) - The original article was published on Exploring Coffee on Sep 14, 2021 I’M NOT A BARISTA is a non profit organisation that are doing incredible things in the Coffee Community. We will be looking at their Brewing Card Guide, 48 recipes for different brew methods from Baristas, coffee Competitors and Coffee lovers all over the world. Let’s - [International Charity Day: the gift of giving - helping baristas in need](https://notabarista.org/international-charity-day-2020/) - Today is the International Day of Charity. The United Nations General Assembly declared this holiday in 2012 with the goal of enhancing social responsibility and bringing people together in solidarity. The date of September 5th was chosen to honor the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. - [Carlos Ortiz](https://notabarista.org/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 coffee. Carlos Ortiz is at - [Melbourne World Coffee Championships](https://notabarista.org/melbourne-world-coffee-championships/) - 2020 Mon May 4th 8:00am - Thu 7th 5:00pm (BST) Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia The 2020 World Barista Championship and World Brewers Cup will take place in Melbourne, Australia, from the 4th to 7th of May, 2020 at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE). These two World Coffee Championships are expected to bring close to - [MOSCOW COFFEE FESTIVAL 17-19.April 2020](https://notabarista.org/moscow-coffee-festival-17-19-april-2020/) - On April 17-19, 2020 in Moscow, the city’s large-scale coffee festival Moscow Coffee Festival from the organizers of PIR — COFFEE will be held for the fourth time. This event will again bring together coffee lovers and professionals, everyone will be able to meet the perfect coffee for themselves, get acquainted with new coffee projects, - [Zoom party with Dalla Corte](https://notabarista.org/zoom-party-with-dalla-corte/) - If you, unfortunately, missed the zoom party with Dalla Corte, here is the video you can watch to learn more about this innovative brand and their espresso machines. Marco Libonati – Dalla Corte Sales Manager for Asia, Africa and Pacific, will talk about the company’s amazing history and milestones. Danilo Lodi – Dalla Corte’s Brazilian - [Brewathome partner survey](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-partner-survey/) - 20%NameFirstYour Business NameBusiness typle*Please selectRoasteryRetailer/DistributorCoffee ShopMachine & Accessories BrandYour Instagram followers*< 10001,000 - 3,0003,000 - 10,00010,000 - 20,000> 20,000NextAre you providing a special brewathome offer?**Please select10%10-20% OFFmore than 20% OFFFree shipping No special offer The promo code brewathome is valid till?*Are you offering other discounts at the same time? (with different code?)*YesNoYour other offer is - [Mahsa Niyayesh](https://notabarista.org/mahsa-niyayeshs-coffee-story/) - “For more than a century, Iranian women have worked for change and fought for their freedom. Under the system in place in the Islamic Republic, however, they continue to face systematic, widespread legal discrimination. The law does not treat them as equal citizens in matters of crime and punishment, individual freedom such as travel and work, and personal - [Kaapo Paavolainen](https://notabarista.org/kaapo-paavolainen/) - My Name is Kaapo Paavolainen, from the experimental French press, Being Blown away by the Siphon to the Finland Barista Champion, and this is my coffee story. It all started when Kaapo was in high school. The Unofficial Specialty Coffee club, they tracked down and experimented different coffees on the break times, this was with - [Claudiu Consferenti](https://notabarista.org/claudiu-consferenti/) - For many people who have fallen in love with coffee, they describe the taste of amazing beans that captured their imaginations of what future brews could taste like. Some become obsessed with the scent, others become fascinated by the first aromatic bloom. For Claudiu, it started off with a job. In his home country - [week42 giveaway images](https://notabarista.org/week42-giveaway-images/) - Giveaway instruction: Post the images, follow order No.1 to No. 7, on Monday Oct 12, 16:00 UK Time Copy and past the post caption below into your giveaway post Disable comment function to send all entries to @brewathome_official Promote this event daily together, use the images provided and use mention add @brewathome_official in the middle - [See you at The Global Coffee Festival](https://notabarista.org/see-you-at-the-global-coffee-festival/) - Our Mission “To celebrate the coffee community by empowering baristas to reach their fullest potential” How to empower baristas to save the coffee industry together? Drinking coffee is probably the one daily habit that we all share on a global level. However, we rarely know how much effort has gone into a great cup of - [Elizaveta Vagabova](https://notabarista.org/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 Petersberg, Elizaveta Vagabova began working - [Youngjun Cho](https://notabarista.org/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 describes himself as an IT - [Enzo Fiore](https://notabarista.org/enzo-fiore/) - “Never underestimate a good cup of coffee paired with some good tunes” Hailing from the country best known for its historically rich coffee culture, Enzo Fiore comes from Naples – the Italian city that is perhaps the beverage’s spiritual home. Within the city, there are numerous stories that revolve around coffee but Enzo’s story has - [Nicole Hilton](https://notabarista.org/nicole-hilton/) - My name is Nicole Hilton, and this is my story. Some of you may have read my name before in an Instagram DM, or may have heard my voice during one of the live sessions we organise with baristas and people from the coffee industry at I’M NOT A BARISTA. So let me tell you - [Regina Begum](https://notabarista.org/regina-begum/) - Regina Begum found that it was “not my cup of tea” and left to forge her own path in the Coffee world. Meet Regina Begum, a Barista from Mumbai, India, whose passion is sampling and creating espressos of the highest quality. Despite the struggles she experienced while growing up in a Girls Home in Navi, - [Rory Ireland](https://notabarista.org/rory-ireland/) - Bristol Twenty Tea & Coffee Co: the story of three siblings and their determination in carrying on a family tradition Today, our coffee story is tasting a little different. Like many people who decide to add sugar or chocolate to their caffeine drink, we want to give our “barista stories” format a twist and talk - [Sergio Parada, Inés Betancourt, Diana González](https://notabarista.org/sergio-parada/) - “We want to share our story and the process behind specialty coffee”, says Sergio. Today, we are delighted to share with you the story of an individual, Sergio Parada, and the two founders of Café Azulejo, Inés Betancourt and Diana Gonzalez. Sergio is the sales director of the organization Café Azulejo, a community of farmers - [Paola Campana](https://notabarista.org/paola-campana/) - Paola Campana Italy celebrates a powerful and dedicated entrepreneur. Paola Campana has been the first woman to spread coffee quality culture in Campania and Naples. Paola Campana’s story is one of tradition, values, family, and passion. Slipping into the world of coffee by following in her parents’ footsteps, her story takes place along the Napolitan - [We're ready to ship out the brewing guide](https://notabarista.org/brewing-guide-shipping-update/) - We are excited to announce that we are expecting to ship out our Brewing Guides by the end of this week! Thank you all for your continued support and patience, we are eager to finally be able to share these final products with you. If you still haven’t finished the backer survey, make sure you - [Agnieszka Rojewska](https://notabarista.org/agnieszka-rojewska/) - Agnieszka Rojewska hardly needs any introduction! Three-time Polish Barista Champion and four-time Polish Latte Art Champion she became the first female to win the World Barista Championship in 2018 in Amsterdam. If she told that to her high-school self she probably wouldn’t believe it. Agnieszka, or Aga as everyone calls her, was introduced to coffee - [Calling All Coffee Roasters](https://notabarista.org/calling-all-coffee-roasters-to-do-charity/) - Coffee is all about community. With the successful conclusion of our Kickstarter for the Brewing Guide, we’re moving the party over to Indiegogo and you’re invited! I’M NOT A BARISTA is excited to open up this charity collaboration to local roasters of all sizes, so we can grow our social impact for the coffee community - [Cíara Hillyer](https://notabarista.org/ciara-hillyer/) - After discovering a deep interest and genuine love of coffee, Cíara Hillyer has dedicated the last few years to promoting the coffee scene in Bristol. Discovering and falling for coffee after having her ‘first cup of Joe’ in New York, Cíara started her coffee journey with a latte and now is open to tasting all - [Ken Braz](https://notabarista.org/ken-braz/) - Ken Braz is a driven barista that focuses on his passion to make his signature coffees. Having just moved to Mallorca, Spain during the pandemic from Berlin, Germany Ken Braz shares his struggles, biggest achievements and journey discovering coffee. “Coffee professional focus on brewing, roasting and enjoying coffee” Originally from a small town in Luxembourg - [Piotr Skoczylas](https://notabarista.org/piotr-skoczylas/) - Good relationships brew great coffee: Piotr Skoczylas shares about bringing coffee to people during a pandemic Piotr Skoczylas recounts the first time stepping into a specialty coffee shop as an intimidating experience for many people. We do not understand much of what we see on the menu, yet we feel that we should. Sometimes, not - [Janina Łaszkiewicz](https://notabarista.org/janina-laszkiewicz/) - Janina Łaszkiewicz is like the water in an espresso puck. “I’m always finding paths to see where I can channel,” she says. By channeling, she means digging deeper to learn more about anything that sparks her interest, whether it’s computers or coffee. Janina Łaszkiewicz is an IT consultant and educator who works with companies to - [Oğulcan Torlak](https://notabarista.org/ogulcan-torlak/) - Oğulcan Torlak has been captivated by coffee ever since he had his first sip. Living in Turkey, Oğulcan Torlak has built up a prosperous career as a roaster- after hearing his thoughts on coffee, it is clear that this is the perfect profession for him. His first café job was where coffee turned from a - [Gianmarco Ierardi](https://notabarista.org/gianmarco-ierardi/) - Italian born barista Gianmarco Ierardi with coffee running through his veins discovered his true calling by travelling far away from the home of coffee to re-discover it. Share Share Share Gianmarco Ierardi In a strange turn of events, it wasn’t until Gianmarco Ierardi travelled half-way across the globe to Melbourne that he discovered his true - [Carmela Maresca](https://notabarista.org/carmela-maresca/) - Carmela Maresca, apart from working at Cinque Sensi bar, is also a trainer at The Latte Art Grading System and Vice President of Maestri Dell Espresso. She currently lives in Pozzuoli, in the province of Naples, Italy. Apart from working at Cinque Sensi bar, Carmela Maresca is also a trainer at The Latte Art Grading System - [Happy International Women's Day! I'M NOT A BARISTA Podcast is here](https://notabarista.org/happy-international-womens-day/) - Happy International Women's Day! We are constantly inspired by all the amazing stories of baristas around the world and we want to take this opportunity to introduce you to our newest project: The I’M NOT A BARISTA Podcast. This podcast will be sharing all our incredible and amazing coffee stories from baristas and coffee people - [Fabiola Solano](https://notabarista.org/fabiola-solano/) - “You can achieve anything even if at first it seems impossible” Fabiola Solano hails from Costa Rica, a country that takes pride in their high-quality production of coffee beans. Coffee has been with her throughout her life. She was first introduced to coffee by her grandma, who in her own words, it would “taste like - [Dominic Symons](https://notabarista.org/dominic-symons/) - Dominic Symons’ first Kickstarter campaign Nanofoamer exceeded its funding goal in just four hours. Read and listen to how Dominic found his way into coffee through innovative design. Dominic Symons had set out to be an industrial designer since he was a kid. After his studies, he founded a design consultancy in California in 1999 at - [Daniel Tessier](https://notabarista.org/daniel-tessier/) - “What I mostly enjoy about working with coffee is that I get to meet interesting, dedicated and working people. I also love the local coffee shop community that naturally (and historically) forms in every big city around the world.” Daniel and his father “My father and I opened Oro Maya Coffee 6 years ago in - [Tim Rogg](https://notabarista.org/tim-rogg/) - How do you turn a big concept like specialty coffee into content that’s educational, digestible, and entertaining at the same time? Tim Rogg, co-founder and the ‘brawn’ behind The Right Roast, has spent the last decade doing just that. Along with his wife Aiko, who makes up the ‘brain’ behind the brand, the creative duo - [Aylin Ölcer](https://notabarista.org/aylin-olcer/) - She fell in love with her city’s coffee scene. In three years, Aylin Ölcer became the German national barista champion. Aylin’s journey into coffee can be described as sweet serendipity. Fresh out of university in 2016 with a business degree, the Bonn native packed her bags and moved to Berlin to begin her career in - [Alina Firsova](https://notabarista.org/alina-firsova/) - Alina Firsova thrives to be the best barista she can be despite what people think of her. “In the end, I would like to say – share, do what you like – and ignore anyone if it really inspires you.” Meet Alina Firsova, the accomplished barista that believes in her dreams and thrives for success. - [Mbonisi Bamala](https://notabarista.org/mbonisi-bamala/) - Not so long ago Mbonisi Bamala was ignorant to the joy of coffee and clueless of the monumental part it would grow to play in his life. Based in South Africa with Zimbabwean roots, coffee for Mbonisi was a distant phenomenon and a traditionally luxury commodity; the limited experience he did have involved tasteless powered - [Martin Oracion Jr](https://notabarista.org/martin-oracion-jr/) - Martin Oracion describes himself as a simple guy who loves playing console games, listens to a lot of music, and is a motorcycle enthusiast as well. Martin Oracion Jr Born in the Philippines and now living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Martin started working as a computer mobile tech and salesman, a job that he kept - [Ariele Guaschino](https://notabarista.org/ariele-guaschino-coffeestory/) - Ariele Guaschino is a multi-talented coffee man. Being Italian and living in Milan he thought it would be a good idea to found a café that only served specialty coffees; and that’s exactly what he has been doing ever since 2014. However this is not Ariele’s only job as he also works for Rocket Espresso, - [Khalid Almalki](https://notabarista.org/khalid-almalki-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Moving around the world to find the passion, this is Khalid, and this is my journey. Khalid Almalki sitting in green coffee beans (image by okacoffeeco) My name is Khalid, a trip halfway around the world romanced by the coffee capital of Australia. He dropped everything, traveled to Melbourne, and volunteered to - [Mubirigi Maoussen](https://notabarista.org/mubirigi-maoussen/) - Share Share Share Share When asked what coffee means to him, Mubirigi replied with, “it is my life.” “I filter coffee, not people.” he considers coffee is healthy. Mubirigi’s coffee journey started in 2015, thanks to his inspiring brother, a humble and passionate barista. ‘He used to pay our bills at home while I was - [Tanty Hartono](https://notabarista.org/tanty-hartono-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share 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 to - [Tzanetos Dalietos](https://notabarista.org/tzanetos-dalietos/) - Share Share Share Share 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 has - [Margarita Amelina](https://notabarista.org/margarita-amelina-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share “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 essential part - [Berenice Cortés](https://notabarista.org/berenice-cortes-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share 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 speak - [Ahmed Hawi](https://notabarista.org/ahmed-hawi-barista-story/) - Growing up in a village 100 km away from Beirut, Lebanon, coffee was considered an essential, in Ahmed Hawi’s family home. No matter the hour, coffee was always what gathered the family together. Ahmed Hawi Ahmed Hawi’s coffee journey finds its roots in Africa. Having travelled to Sierra Leone to assist his father with his - [Josef Mott](https://notabarista.org/josef-mott-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share Share At the ripe age of 24, Josef and his friend from Business school paired up to take over a coffee shop in Hemel Hampstead, with absolutely no previous experience within the coffee industry. 10 years on, Josef is now a top roaster and SCA trainer with international barista experience. Josef Mott - [Sulaiman Alalawi](https://notabarista.org/sulaiman-alalawi-coffee-story/) - Share Share Share “My name is Sulaiman, I’m a normal guy with big dreams and a strong passion for coffee. In the beginning, I was calling myself a barista, until I realized that a person who can make coffee is more than just a barista! All that pressure and the nonstop ideas happen on a - [Paul Istrate](https://notabarista.org/paul-istrate-coffee-story/) - Paul Istrate’s coffee story started in 2014 when he began working in the breakfast bar of a hotel in Brasov, Romania. A colleague asked him to take on the responsibility of making the bosses’ morning coffees. After getting the hang of it, he started to experiment with different styles of coffee. He took this passion - [#coffeemoustache campaign winners](https://notabarista.org/coffeemoustache-campaign-winners/) - Goal Bring a smile to people’s faces and raise awareness of baristas’ mental health issues. #coffeemoustache 2020 So, November is coming to a close, and with this our #coffeemoustache campaign will also end. We are amazed at how many people took time out of their day to participate with their coffee moustache pictures from all - [The Physical Challenges Every Barista Faces at Work](https://notabarista.org/physical-inuries-barista-has/) - Being a barista is by no means easy. The whole process which goes into taking on such a role can be complex and even stressful. Learning how to make each coffee is the first hurdle; trying to remember what goes into a cortado, a latte, a cappuccino. There are so many different things to bear - [2020 Christmas Gift ideas: What to buy for specialty coffee lovers](https://notabarista.org/christmas-gift-list-specialty-coffee-lovers/) - It has finally got to that time of the year when we can start thinking about spoiling ourselves and loved ones without feeling guilty. There are many of us who can be hard to buy gifts for, and being able to find that something to bring a smile to someone’s face is a skill all - [Hard Beans Coffee Review](https://notabarista.org/hard-beans-coffee-review/) - Hard Beans Coffee Review The original article was published by By Tzanetos Dalietos on Nov 10, 2020 at www.caffeinejankie.com/ Hello everybody, it’s me Jan and we have one more coffee review! This time we are reviewing a Costa Rican coffee from Hard Beans. Well, you might don’t know that, but I have a Huge love - [The Pandemic vs. The Hospitality Industry](https://notabarista.org/the-pandemic-vs-the-hospitality-industry/) - Share Share Share Share There has never been a time in this century where the world has been more unified against one issue than it currently is with COVID-19. In the space of a year, it has gone from a term that no one recognised to something so universal and so common. It is truly astounding. This pandemic has - [The #flipthefilter challenge is back](https://notabarista.org/flipthefilter-challenge/) - The #flipthefilter challenge is back. This time we teamed up with Hario and international #brewathome partners to connect the global coffee community. Show off your skills and flip those V60 filter papers. Challenge yourself and break the record while being creative and having fun at the same time. Afraid you’ll run out of filter papers - [Gravitas Coffee Giveaway Winners Are...](https://notabarista.org/gravitas-giveaway-winner/) - Coffee Connects Last week we teamed up with the Gravitas and gave away 9 bags of 250g World Roasting Champion Coffee Thank you to all who participated in our giveaway! Congrats to Jerwin (@not_cosy) from Singapore, Naty (@eclecticpassions) from Hongkong, and Gorokhova (@gorokhovairina8460) from Russian! 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From professional baristas to national champions and influencers, we’ve received countless requests to collaborate or sponsor the grinder. We want to take a moment to address this and provide some - [Coffee Powerhouse: Bringing Your Coffee Dreams to Life](https://notabarista.org/coffee-powerhouse-bringing-your-coffee-dreams-to-life/) - We believe in the power of coffee and the creativity it inspires. That's why we are excited to introduce Coffee Powerhouse, a new service dedicated to helping passionate coffee enthusiasts turn their innovative ideas into reality. Welcome to Coffee Powerhouse At Coffee Powerhouse, we understand the unique challenges faced by small entrepreneurs in the coffee - [Where to buy](https://notabarista.org/where-to-buy-momentem/) - Our Partners We believe in the power of community and the joy of sharing exceptional coffee experiences. Our valued resellers are more than just partners; they are integral members of our global coffee community. By becoming a MOMENTEM reseller, you’ll be at the forefront of coffee innovation, offering your customers a unique product that enhances - [Terms and Conditions](https://notabarista.org/terms-and-conditions/) - These terms and conditions These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Barista Limited's Website, located at www.notabarista.org. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use I'M NOT A BARISTA if you do not agree to take all of the terms - [Return Policy](https://notabarista.org/return-policy/) - Return and Refund Policy At I’M NOT A BARISTA, we understand that each of our products has unique features and requirements. Therefore, we have tailored different return and refund policies for our MOMENTEM grinder and other products offered by I’M NOT A BARISTA. General Return PolicyMOMENTEM Return Policy Returns Our return policy lasts 14 days. - [MOMENTEM Digital User Manual](https://notabarista.org/momentem-digital-user-manual/) - Hello and a warm welcome to our MOMENTEM family! You’ve just embarked on an incredible journey with your new MOMENTEM grinder, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our coffee revolution. Your trust and support mean the world to us. Download User - [Coffee Volunteers](https://notabarista.org/volunteers/) - Be part of the coffee movement We are stronger together, join us and help the coffee community now. Apply Today Coffee Events World of Coffee Copenhagen 2024 We’re on the lookout for passionate volunteers who are keen to spread love and help us in our mission to support the coffee community. Your enthusiasm and willingness - [Internship Introduction](https://notabarista.org/internship-introduction/) - To make coffee connect the world Be part of the team I´M NOT A BARISTA doing an internship, let’s make a real-world impact together. Give faith and voices to baristas.Check vacancies We’re a small organization, but a big friendly family & a big dream “60% of all wild coffee species could sipper in the coming - [Shipping](https://notabarista.org/shipping/) - Welcome to I’M NOT A BARISTA’s shipping page, where we aim to explain our shipping processes and policies clearly and concisely to ensure a smooth experience for all our customers. As a small team dedicated to the coffee community, we appreciate your understanding and patience as we manage each order with care. Shipping Information for - [Design coffee wristbands to make an impact on the coffee community](https://notabarista.org/design-coffee-wristbands-to-make-an-impact-on-the-coffee-community/) - Espresso Your Creativity: Design With Purpose, Brew Change. Intro Crafting the Perfect Coffee Wristband Design – Everything You Need to Know Welcome to our charitable initiative where we beckon designers far and wide to partake. Our mission is to amplify the voices of the coffee community, and thus, we ask that all designs encapsulate this - [Work with us](https://notabarista.org/distribution/) - MOMENTEM™ is a call-to-action for the manual grinding industry to realize the potential of coffee engineering innovation.Navigate to the next section Ready to Begin Your Journey with MOMENTEM? Welcome to the future of coffee grinding with I’M NOT A BARISTA. We are thrilled to open our doors to passionate businesses eager to spread the excellence - [Wristbands Charity Partners](https://notabarista.org/wristbands-charity-partners/) - Wristbands Charity Partners AmericasEuropeAsia Become a partner United States San Antonio – Olla Express Coffee Boston – 50 Milk Street Argentina, Buenos Aires – Fully City Coffee Honduras, San Pedro Sula – Welchez Cafe Mexico Monterrey – Coa Coffee Mexico city – Tulipán y Media luna Colombia Bucaramanga- Café Siembra del Cañón The Netherlands, Rotterdam –Curious Typhoon - [Project Team](https://notabarista.org/momentem-project-team/) - Meet Our Team I’M NOT A BARISTA is all about the coffee community, that is why we collaborate with international talents who love coffee just as much as you. Check our core team and all people involved in this project. Core Team Tigger ChaturabulContent Manager Tigger is the cotent creator, she works from PR, project - [Charity Tote Bag Design Signup](https://notabarista.org/charity-tote-bag-design-signup/) - Humanity runs on coffee. Must read Not only will we send you the tote bag you design, but we will also promote you as the artist behind this meaningful product. You will receive full credit for the design you submit to us, and we will include a small booklet about you and your design with - [101 Coffee Stories](https://notabarista.org/101-coffee-stories/) - Dedicated to the People Behind the Cup Pre-order Read now The coffee journey of those behind your morning fuel: get to know the real coffee world and change the way you see coffee. CoffeeHow often have we thought about all those involved in a simple cup of coffee? How often do we stroll into Starbucks - [Brewing Recipe Collector](https://notabarista.org/recipe-collector/) - EnglishEspañolPусскийTürkçe Page 1 of 6NameFirstLastGender*Please selectMaleFemalePrefer not to sayNationalityPlease selectAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, The Democratic Republic Of TheCook IslandsCosta RicaCote D'IvoireCroatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)CubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrance, MetropolitanFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard And Mc Donald - [NOT A BARISTA's Brewing Guide Delivers Awesome Coffee Recipes](https://notabarista.org/brewingguide/) - The Brewing Guide Empowers people behind the cup Our goal is to spread the love for drinking coffee around the world and to empower baristas – those we know by name and those we want to shine a light on. We began as a humble way to share tips for making delicious coffee at home - [Coffee wristband partners](https://notabarista.org/coffee-wristband-partners/) - Thank you, partners. Thank you to all our charity partners! Our achievements together have been made possible thanks to the many partners we have worked with since 2022. Together, we have helped your local coffee community through small donations and support, and most importantly, we have given them hope. As we look forward to working - [Coffee Wristband Ambassador](https://notabarista.org/coffee-wristband-ambassador/) - Coffee Wristband Ambassadors Program The Coffee Wristbands program is an international fundraising initiative that brings coffee enthusiasts together to give back to the coffee community that has given us so much. With every wristband purchased, a positive impact is made on the lives of those in the local coffee community. Trusted by over 5,000 coffee - [Travel with Coffee Wristbands 2023](https://notabarista.org/travel-with-wristbands-2023/) - Travel with Coffee Wristbands 2023 If you have travel plans this year, this is a game that you’ll enjoy. Coffee Wristbands is a charity program that connects the coffee community all around the world. Just as a wristband has no beginning or end, one donation encourages another, which inspires another, and the cycle goes - [2023 Travel with Coffee Wristbands Application](https://notabarista.org/2023-travel-with-coffee-wristbands/) - English 🇺🇸Española 🇪🇸 中文 🇨🇳 Page 1 of 4 Travel with wristbands Travel with Coffee Wristbands 2023 Coffee Wristbands is a charity program that connects the coffee community all around the world. Just as a wristband has no beginning or end, one donation encourages another, which inspires another, and the cycle goes on. In 2023, - [Find Your Wristbands](https://notabarista.org/wristband-charity-partners/) - Trusted by 5000+ coffee people worldwide, let’s do good together. Wristbands Charity Partners AmericasEuropeAsia Become a partner United States San Antonio – Olla Express Coffee Boston – 50 Milk Street Argentina, Buenos Aires – Fully City Coffee Honduras, San Pedro Sula – Welchez Cafe Mexico Monterrey – Coa Coffee Mexico city – Tulipán y Media luna - [Coffee Wristbands Charity Partner Signup](https://notabarista.org/coffee-wristbands-charity-partner-signup/) - EnglishToggle中文表格 Page 1 of 3Welcome to join I’M NOT A BARISTA Coffee Wristband Charity Program. This project aims to bridge you and your local coffee community, and the international coffee people from all over the world. 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Partner Signup Menu🇷🇺русский🇪🇸 Española🇮🇹Italiana #brewathome is a global social campaign to help the coffee community and our customers during the current global pandemic. Through the #brewathome campaign, we are able to build a platform to - [Orders Tracking](https://notabarista.org/orders-tracking/) - [#Tipabarista donation recipient survey](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-donation-recipient-survey/) - Page 1 of 4NameFirstLastMobile number*Legal address*City*State / Province / Region*Country*Please selectAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, The Democratic Republic Of TheCook IslandsCosta RicaCote D'IvoireCroatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)CubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrance, MetropolitanFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard And Mc - [Fundraising process](https://notabarista.org/wristband-partner-fundraising-process/) - Page 1 of 2NameFirstLastCountry*Please selectAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, The Democratic Republic Of TheCook IslandsCosta RicaCote D'IvoireCroatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)CubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrance, MetropolitanFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard And Mc Donald IslandsHoly See (Vatican City State)HondurasHong - [Become a volunteer](https://notabarista.org/volunteer-now/) - Page 1 of 5 Power of volunteers REAL IMPACT ON A WORLDWIDE SCALE When looking at a cup of coffee, it’s easy to overlook the number of people that were involved in the making of your morning beverage. Baristas prepare our favourite wake-me-up beverages while combating financial stress and sleep-deprived customers. It’s time to acknowledge - [Coffee Stories](https://notabarista.org/coffee-stories/) - Coffee StoriesShaun Liew February 11, 2026 Shaun Liew In the bustling world of coffee, where every cup tells a story of connection and craft, Shaun Liew stands out not as a distant icon, but as a fellow enthusiast who's navigated the daily grind with heart and humility. Like many of us who fell deeper into - [Logout](https://notabarista.org/logout/) - [Account](https://notabarista.org/account/) - [ultimatemember_account] - [Password Reset](https://notabarista.org/password-reset/) - [ultimatemember_password] - [Login](https://notabarista.org/login/) - [ultimatemember form_id="28491"] - [Register](https://notabarista.org/register/) - [ultimatemember form_id="28490"] - [Members](https://notabarista.org/members/) - [ultimatemember form_id="28493"] - [User](https://notabarista.org/user/) - [ultimatemember form_id="28492"] - [我不是咖啡师慈善手环伙伴申请表](https://notabarista.org/coffeewristbands_application_cn/) - Page 1 of 3欢迎加入I'M NOT A BARISTA (我不是咖啡师)的咖啡手环慈善项目。本项目的目的是链接你与国际社区的其他咖啡人。 咖啡手环是一个与咖啡艺术家合作的项目,我们将一起感激帮助我们的咖啡社区。姓名姓名邮箱*完整地址*你是谁呢?*Please select咖啡店烘焙工厂企业组织个人其他你想购入多少个咖啡手环呢?*Please select10030010001000以上你预计每月可以出售多少手环呢?*Please select50支100支500支更多网站社交媒体账号**请填写中国社交媒体账号,例如咖啡店的小红书,微博等等,便于我们查看你的咖啡社区。Next与我们做慈善很简单,我们来做复杂艰苦的工作,留给你更简单的差事。 I'M NOT A BARISTA 确保会给我们的慈善合作伙伴最低的价格。我们需要声明一件事情,我们不会在咖啡手环的慈善项目上赚取任何利益。而我们邀请你加入我们的目的是为了将你与你的社区与国际咖啡社区结果,我们一起宣传,销售,并捐款。这也意味着,申请加入慈善伙伴后,你的目标需要与我们同步,筹集资金并帮助那些需要帮助的咖啡人,回馈你的咖啡社区。 合作模式 如果你想成为国家或省市级别的合作伙伴,你需要确保能够在每卖出一支手环后筹集到1美元的利润,对了,今天汇率是多少呢? 1美元的慈善捐赠定额是感觉以下公式计算: 你的本地零售价(一杯拿铁的价格)- 咖啡手环成本 - 快递成本 = $1USD (我们全球手环的最高价格不能高于4美元) $1USD 是我们的最低基本慈善金额,就是说如果你的咖啡店里拿铁可以卖到4美元而你的最终成本在$2.5USD, 那么你可以选择捐赠$1USD或者$2.5USD. 我们的咖啡慈善活动特别之处是你不需要将你的收入返还给我们,作为慈善伙伴,你有权利选择帮助哪些需要帮助的人。但是我们也会有一些基本的原则与规定, 不能捐钱给那些想买高级咖啡设备的人, 不捐钱给那些实际上不需要帮助的人, 不捐钱给咖啡行业外的人, 不捐钱给对咖啡没有热情和爱的人 如果无法确认受益者是否符合我们的要求,可以联系我们! 如何购买? 为了让所有的慈善伙伴更快的上手,我们特别推出了简单的新手套餐。这份套餐里面包含最新的手环(并非所有慈善伙伴的手环都一样,因为很多为限量款)。 你收的每个手环将有一个手环和一个包装。可以直接在你的咖啡店内,网站上,或者其他零售平台销售。如果你需要特别展示台,我们会尽量协助。 我们目前有库存的手环有三款,分别是来自三个国家的设计师。 (具体设计依最终订购页面为准) 1. 来自俄罗斯的咖啡人,设计师 Timofey Logachev,他的简单黑白设计来自于他对祖国俄罗斯的热爱。其中包括了俄罗斯的高山,森林,动物(狼),还有俄罗斯的咖啡师。 2. 来自墨西哥的Guadalupe Delgadillo (中间),她的设计来源于墨西哥的传统文化对太阳和河流的热爱。 3. 最下面的是来自土耳其的超酷女艺术家Nükhet Çubukçular, 她是一个在国际社区里面很著名的设计师。她的风格大胆,有创意性,而且咖啡劲十足,这款设计中它加入了Aeropress,米开朗基诺的上帝之手,还有咖啡树的图案。 4. 是另一位来自土耳其的设计师Olgun - [Project G - grind size calculator](https://notabarista.org/not-a-barista-project-g/) - How many clicks do I need for this recipe? That is a great question. There are a lot of coffee grinders and even more various coffee recipes. If you are new in the #brewathome movement, you often wonder how many clicks do you need for pour-over, moka pot, what is sea salt size? we feel - [101 Coffee Stories Light Version Survey](https://notabarista.org/101-coffee-stories-light-version-survey/) - 20%Since I'M NOT A BARISTA was unable to reach the funding goal for 101 Coffee Stories on Kickstarter, we are debating on the new direction we should take this project in, and would appreciate the help of our subscribers. 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Share Share Share Project name #TIPABARISTA Project time Sep 2021- Sep 2022 Recipient Baristas Deliverables $4800 donations 48 baristas 48 coffee stories One week, one barista, one story, one hundred dollars. Track - [I'M NOT A BARISTA charity campaign partner sign up](https://notabarista.org/im-not-a-barista-partners-signup/) - Give back to the barista community with every bag of coffee sold through I’M NOT A BARISTA’s Brewing Guide campaign on Indiegogo. With the successful conclusion of our Kickstarter for the Brewing Guide, we’re moving the party over to Indiegogo and you’re invited! I’M NOT A BARISTA is excited to open up this charity collaboration - [About I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/about-us/) - REAL IMPACT ON A WORLDWIDE SCALE We’re a Not-for-profit Organisation exclusively designed to help baristas in need and make a social impact. We understand When looking at a cup of coffee, it’s easy to overlook the number of people that were involved in the making of your morning beverage. Those working within the coffee community - [About I'M NOT A BARISTA Italian](https://notabarista.org/about-im-not-a-barista-italian/) - POTENZA IMPATTO SUL MONDO REALE Siamo un’organizzazione Not-for-profit esclusivamente per baristi e impatto sociale. 🇬🇧English русский Capiamo Il caffè è visto da molti come uno dei drink preferiti al mondo. Raramente sappiamo, tuttavia, lo sforzo va dal chicco alla tazza lungo tutta la filiera, coinvolgendo agricoltori, torrefattori, baristi e altri appassionati di caffè. L’umanità funziona - [About I'M NOT A BARISTA Russian](https://notabarista.org/about-im-not-a-barista-russian/) - НАСТОЯЩИЙ ВКЛАД МИРОВОГО МАСШТАБА Мы — некоммерческая организация, специально созданная для помощи сообществу бариста во всем мире и для привнесения изменений в общество. Italiana 🇬🇧English Мы понимаем Часто мы даже не задумываемся над тем, сколько людей на самом деле стоит за нашей утренней чашкой кофе. Люди в кофейной индустрии обычно уделяют внимание исключительно построению отношений - [Preparar café en casa](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-spanish-cafe/) - Preparar café en casa Y ayudar a la comunidad cafetera local durante la pandemia por COVID-19 Comprar y apoyar 🇬🇧English | 🇷🇺русский | 🇮🇹Italiana #brewathome es una campaña de redes sociales de alcance global que ayuda a la comunidad del café durante la actual pandemia. El objetivo es conectar a los consumidores con los tostadores y - [Caffè Brewing Guide Italian](https://notabarista.org/brewing-guide-italian-caffe/) - Preparare il Caffè Insieme è Meglio Diamo una voce alle persone dietro ogni tazza. Una passione per il caffè senza frontiereScopri diverse preparazioni di caffè Celebra la tua passione per il caffè in collaborazione con una community globale. La Brewing Guide di I’M NOT A BARISTA è nata come un semplice metodo per scambiarsi consigli - [Guía de Elaboración](https://notabarista.org/guia-de-elaboracion-cafe-es/) - Mejor hacer café juntos Empoderemos a la gente detrás de la taza de café Amor por el caféExplorar sobre cómo hacer café Celebra tu pasión por el café con la colaboración global impulsada por la comunidad. En I´M NOT A BARISTA, el proyecto de la guía de elaboración empezó como una humilde manera de compartir - [Charity Virginia For Barista](https://notabarista.org/charity-virginia-for-barista/) - [Brewing Guide Landing Page Update](https://notabarista.org/brewing-guide-landing-page-update/) - Brew like a barista. The Brewing Guide Card Deck is the coffee project that empowers baristas behind the cup. Share recipesTest recipes The first coffee brewing card deck Explore coffee brewing. The I’M NOT A BARISTA Brewing Guide is the very card deck which celebrates a global love for coffee. Our project began with the - [Our Coffee Roaster Partners](https://notabarista.org/campaignpartners-coffee-roaster/) - We are stronger together Teamworking with hundreds of international coffee brands together, we promote each other and deliver affordable & tasty coffee beans back to the community. Sign up below. The UKEuropeItalyThe AmericasAsiaAfrica 🇬🇧United Kingdom Girl with a Portafilter Maidstone 15% OFF (Till Oct 30, 2020) Crackin’ Coffee Belfast 10% OFF (Till 31 Aug, 2020) - [Barista Podcast Page](https://notabarista.org/barista-podcast/) - Coffee stories on the We love sharing your Coffee Stories and truly believe that these stories are inspiring baristas all over the world! With this in mind, we also know that a lot of you live busy lives, and sometimes finding the time to sit down and read a story is not that easy. With - [Share Your Brewing Recipes](https://notabarista.org/the-brewing-guide-barista-signup/) - the BREWING GUIDE We are excited to announce an opportunity for you to collaborate with us on our newest initiative launching in 2021,the BREWING GUIDE Card Deck Project. As an extension of our #brewathome campaign on Kickstarter, an innovative way for home brewers, baristas, and businesses to collaborate and help our coffee community. Become a - [Help Barista](https://notabarista.org/help-barista/) - HUMANITY RUNS ON COFFEE I’M NOT A BARISTA was born in Dec 2019. Our first supporter Sulaiman from UAE enhanced our belief that we are doing meaningful work for the coffee community. After months of hard work, we slowly receive wide support from coffee people from all over the world. Project Stats 140 Supporters 30 - [Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA Volunteers](https://notabarista.org/i-m-not-a-barista-volunteers/) - Our volunteer team is comprised of coffee aficionados with genuinely gifted minds Content writerTigger Chaturabul WriterPaul Wong Coffee writerVasileia Fanarioti WriterZed Wong WriterRonița Dragomir I am a barista and a lover of coffee. I am a lover of animals and book stand like to write and do all sorts of creative things when I have - [Podcast](https://notabarista.org/podcast-2/) - [Latte Egg Challenge](https://notabarista.org/easter-egg-latte/) - Coffee Connects Coffee Connects Coffee Connects #LatteeEgg challenge #LatteeEgg challenge #LatteeEgg challenge Let‘s go eggs Let‘s go eggs Let‘s go eggs Your nameYour #latteart work #LatteEgg Challenge Happy Easter Coffee Lovers! 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Its main goal is to give candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an - [brewing guide coffee recipes](https://notabarista.org/coffee-recipes/) - AeropressPour-overFrench PressMoka pot [products paginate="true" limit="20" columns="4" category="aeropress" orderby="title" order="DESC" ] - [Brewing Guide Recipe Collector V2.0](https://notabarista.org/brewing-guide-recipe-collector/) - Page 1 of 5NameFirstLastGender*Please selectMaleFemalePrefer not to sayNationalityPlease selectAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, The Democratic Republic Of TheCook IslandsCosta RicaCote D'IvoireCroatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)CubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrance, MetropolitanFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard And Mc Donald IslandsHoly - [Recipe grind size](https://notabarista.org/recipe-grind-size/) - Page 1 of 3Hey, welcome back. We want to thank you for making the brewing guide project possible. Did you know that since our initial launching on Kickstarter on April 8, we have almost sold 1000 decks worldwide. This success means the power of collaboration, this is how we build momentum in challenge times, and - [Grinder specs collection](https://notabarista.org/grinder-specs-collection/) - Page 1 of 3Grinder*Brand name and grinder modelHow many clicks per around?*Use numbers, for example, 12 means 12 clicks per roundA micron is a metric unit of measurement where one micron is equivalent to one one-thousandth of a millimetre [1 micron (1μ) = 1/1000 mm] or 1 micron (micrometer) = 1/1,000,000 of a metre.How many microns each - [48 days BREWATHOME challenge with brewing guide](https://notabarista.org/48-days-brewathome-challenge-with-brewing-guide/) - Let’s Do This We challenge you to brew coffee with new recipes every day. Why follow recipes? Brewing coffee is similar to training in the gym, you need discipline regularly to get yourself stronger and better. Why it matters You can improve your breiwng skills, meet the people behind the recipes, and win a $100 tip. - [#TIPABARISTA Application](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-application-1/) - Share Share Share Empower baristas to reach their fullest potential Tipping a barista is common practice in many countries, in others, it isn’t. There are baristas that are paid a fair wage. However, that is not always the case, and in most (or some) places, they rely heavily on tips as a main income. In - [#Tip a barista Application](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-application/) - #TIPABARISTA charity campaign Page 1 of 7 The I'M NOT A BARISTA Foundation aims to help baristas in need, and reward baristas with great contributions to the coffee world, but we want to do more than thank you for your hard work with words or actions. Everything we've done, from creating an online story-sharing platform, - [#TIPABARISTA promotion kit](https://notabarista.org/charity-promo-kit/) - How to start? Download the ready-to-use promo kit here, including IG caption, newsletter content, and photos of the brewing guide. We will launch the #TIPABARISTA charity project on Sep 1, 2021, make sure you make your announcement post on this day with the provided content. If you join us after Sep 1, you can announce this - [oops 404](https://notabarista.org/barista-404/) - [Meet #brewathome Campaign Team](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-campaignteam/) - #brewathome team is comprised of gifted minds from all over the world who are passionate about bringing the coffee industry and their customers together during this current global crisis.Knowledge Center SwedenSebastian Franzen#brewathome is a very important initiative in these times of crisis. Both the social part, connecting people when the world seems dark, but also - [One Barista, One Story, One Hundred Dollars, One Week.](https://notabarista.org/one-barista-one-story-one-hundred-dollars/) - Humanity Runs on Coffee. One BaristaCoffee StoryHundred DollarsWeek. Navigate to the next section Baristas. We’re a Not-for-profit Organisation exclusively designed to help baristas in need and make a social impact. Baristas are an essential part of the coffee value chain and we’re dedicated to lifting them up any way we can. This is why we - [FAQs](https://notabarista.org/faq/) - Nonprofit OrganizationWhat is NPO? A non-profit organization (NPO) is one which is not driven by profit but by dedication to a given cause that is the target of all income beyond what it takes to run the organization. We are dedicated to spreading the mission of helping talented baristas most in need. When the whole - [#tipabarista project survey](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-project-survey/) - Page 1 of 2NameFirstLastCountryPlease selectAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia And HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, The Democratic Republic Of TheCook IslandsCosta RicaCote D'IvoireCroatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)CubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrance, MetropolitanFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard And Mc Donald IslandsHoly See (Vatican City State)HondurasHong - [#tipabarista charity campaign](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-project/) - [NOT A BARISTA Charity Roaster Partners](https://notabarista.org/charity-partners/) - Helping people behind the cup 38x coffee sold 98x tools sold 514x Brewing guide sold 4800$ Raised in total We've worked with some of the most awesome brands We are mentioned on - [#tipabarista partner signup](https://notabarista.org/tipabarista-partner-signup/) - CALLING ALL ROASTERS: I'M NOT A BARISTA x LOCAL ROASTERS CHARITY COLLABORATIONPage 1 of 3NameFirstLastEmail address*Do you want to participate The Brewing Guide Charity Project on Indiegogo?*Please selectYesNoBy clicking yes, means that you want to become a charity partner and donate $2 for each bag of coffee sold no Indiegogo.Do you have a roasting business?*Please - [hand grinder converter](https://notabarista.org/hand-grinder-converter/) - Page 1 of 7Thank you for joining us in creating something really cool and valuable that benefits all coffee lovers. We all know how hard it is to find that perfect grind setting for each brew. To help others quickly find the best grind setting for their hand grinders, we want to build an APP - [internship FAQs](https://notabarista.org/internship-faqs/) - [$100 Donation application](https://notabarista.org/not-a-barista-foundation/) - #TIPABARISTA charity campaign Page 1 of 7 The I'M NOT A BARISTA Foundation aims to help baristas in need, and reward baristas with great contributions to the coffee world, but we want to do more than thank you for your hard work with words or actions. Everything we've done, from creating an online story-sharing platform, - [NOT A BARISTA App](https://notabarista.org/notabarista-app/) - Theme Develop an application (web, mobile, etc.) that supports the specialty coffee industry. Time Frame 48 hours Technologies No restrictions regarding the used technologies. Participant Anyone or any team (up to 5 persons) EVALUATION CRITERIA: * Respecting the theme * Technical difficulty * Impressiveness * Usefulness Find Coffee Around You No matter where you are, - [Claim your uncut sheet](https://notabarista.org/claim-your-uncut-sheet/) - [The Brewing Guide Project](https://notabarista.org/the-brewing-guide-project/) - Coffee connects Empower people behind the cup Our goal is to spread the love for drinking coffee around the world, and to empower baristas – those we know by name and those we want to shine a light on. Coffee stories A Gift from the Global Coffee Community It’s easy to find cookbooks with a - [news](https://notabarista.org/news/) - [Recipe Testing Page](https://notabarista.org/recipe-testing-page/) - Hello, thank you for volunteering as a Recipe Tester. With your help, we can share the best brewing recipes with the world. All recipes are anonymous, which means it could come from a world barista champion or a homebrewer. We want you to use your experience and skills, follow the recipe and help us find - [Brewing Guide Spotify Playlist](https://notabarista.org/brewing-music-playlist/) - Make music a part of your brewing experience -this irresistible Spotify playlist will absolutely change the way your coffee tastes! We are a diverse community that is connected through our passion for coffee But what if we say that we can connect on an entirely new basis? Would you be up for it? We know - [Coming Soon](https://notabarista.org/coming-soon/) - I'M NOT A BARSITA We are a Non-profit organization and fund aims to help baristas reach their fullest career potential. We sponsor talented baristas to compete on the international level coffee competitions. - [Help Application](https://notabarista.org/helpabarista/) - Humanity runs on coffee We are here to assist you to reach your fullest potential. Please read each question carefully and ensure all information provided is correct and true. - [Spread the love for baristas](https://notabarista.org/spread-the-love-for-baristas/) - To become the largest NPO helping baristas in need, we need your help now. Be part of the movement, and let’s transform baristas’ social image together. Follow us on Instagram, I’M NOT A BARISTA. You can find ready-to-share images below, English (Story, Post), Portuguese (Story), Chinese (Story, Post), Spanish (Coming soon), Russian (Coming soon). If you can’t find your language here, please contact us through email info@notabarista.org Download the images above Share on your Instagram page - [Press](https://notabarista.org/press/) - Press Mentions NewsPressSupporting the Coffee Community: Our Contribution to the National Vocational Skills Competition in China November 24, 2024 Supporting the Coffee Community: Our Contribution to the National Vocational Skills Competition in China Every two years, the National Vocational Skills Competition, organized by the Chinese Educational Center, gathers professionals from various industries to showcase their - [How to run @brewathome_official account](https://notabarista.org/brewathome_tips/) - How to run @brewathome_official We promote our campaign partners 3 times/week Asia, Russia, Italy, Europe, UK, Africa, and The Americas We promote whoever use hashtag #brewathome Promote the Top and Recent posts of #brewathome Acquire new campaign partners The more partners, the bigger impact. Acquire new partners, and maintain relationships with the existing ones. 1Post - [Vote for the Top 3 challengers](https://notabarista.org/votefortop3s/) - What coffee lovers think about the #flipthefilter challenge We did it, we made a fun game that the global coffee community enjoy so much. We have received 59 videos, from more than 15 countries. Thank you. It is a fun game that we should definitely continue in the future.Check More “These are so amazing, i - [Landing page](https://notabarista.org/landing-page/) - Maintenance Mode Our site is currently under going scheduled maintenance.Please check back soon. Subscribe - [brewathome survey](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-survey/) - Loading… - [The best #coffeemoustache 2020](https://notabarista.org/coffeemoustache-2020/) - #coffeemoustache Bring a smile to people’s faces and raise awareness of baristas’ mental health issues. What is #coffeemoustache Goal Bring a smile to people’s faces and raise awareness of baristas’ mental health issues. #coffeemoustache 2020 So, November is coming to a close, and with this our #coffeemoustache campaign will also end. We are amazed at - [Meet us at The Global Coffee Festival 2020](https://notabarista.org/the-global-coffee-festival-2020-fringe-live-event/) - Ewa Malicka“to be able to do what you love on your own terms. To act, create stuff, and have my own coffee place without compromising.” Read now Coffee WristbandsEvery charity wristband purchased enacts a positive impact on the lives of those in the local coffee community. Shop now 1 1 Global - [brewathome_italy](https://notabarista.org/brewathome-it/) - Stay Safe and #brewathome Aiutiamo la nostra “coffee community” locale Iscrizione partner русский | Española | English #brewathome è una campagna social internazionale per aiutare la “coffee community” e i nostri clienti durante l’attuale pandemia globale. Ha lo scopo di connettere torrefattori e baristi con i clienti in questo momento difficile, incoraggiando gli amanti del - [brewathome_ru](https://notabarista.org/brewathome_russian/) - Давайте поможем нашим локальным кофейным сообществам #brewathome – это глобальная социальная кампания, призванная помочь кофейному сообществу и их клиентам во время нынешней глобальной пандемии. Стать партнёром 🇬🇧English | Española | 🇮🇹Italiana #brewathome – это глобальная социальная кампания, призванная помочь кофейному сообществу и их клиентам во время нынешней глобальной пандемии. Она направлена ​​на то, чтобы в этот - [Portfolios](https://notabarista.org/portfolios/) ## Global Sections - [Support us (Footer)](https://notabarista.org/?salient_g_sections=share-your-coffee-story) - Coffee connects. Every story you read on I’M NOT A BARISTA exists because someone cared enough to share, and someone else cared enough to listen. 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Our impact $14,892 Donated to help the coffee communities Charity partners 32 Building lasting charity partnerships built on trust. - [MOMENTEM Partners](https://notabarista.org/?salient_g_sections=momentem-partners) - Our Partners We believe in the power of community and the joy of sharing exceptional coffee experiences. Our valued resellers are more than just partners; they are integral members of our global coffee community. By becoming a MOMENTEM reseller, you’ll be at the forefront of coffee innovation, offering your customers a unique product that enhances - [Wristbands world map + Q&A](https://notabarista.org/?salient_g_sections=wristbands-charity-partners-qa) - Wristbands Charity Partners AmericasEuropeAsia Become a partner United States San Antonio – Olla Express Coffee Boston – 50 Milk Street Argentina, Buenos Aires – Fully City Coffee Honduras, San Pedro Sula – Welchez Cafe Mexico Monterrey – Coa Coffee Mexico city – Tulipán y Media luna Colombia Bucaramanga- Café Siembra del Cañón The Netherlands, Rotterdam –Curious Typhoon - [Wristband designers](https://notabarista.org/?salient_g_sections=wristband-designers) - Meet the Designers Say hello to these beautiful people from the I'M NOT A BARISTA community Do you want to design to make an impact?Become a designer CkHong Kong, China This design explores the intersection of technology and coffee culture. In a city with an insatiable thirst for caffeine, the debate over AI coffee's impact - [T-shirt supporters](https://notabarista.org/?salient_g_sections=not-a-barista-movement-for-products) - Humanity runs on coffee. Join Us Be part of the coffee movement Working as a barista means being a true craftsman! From balancing the social needs of the role with accurate execution that honors the coffee itself to take you around the world in a single cup, a good barista brings you your favorite beverage - [Donation map](https://notabarista.org/?salient_g_sections=donation-map) - 100% transparent We make small donations directly to coffee people in need. Track now ## Portfolio - [China $1490](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/china-1000/) - [India $780](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/india-780/) - [Mexico $662](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/donation-announcement-662-support-for-barista-alejandro-lozano/) - [Indonesia $530](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/indonesia-530/) - [Indonesia $100](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/indonesia-100/) - [Mexico $500](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/mexico-500/) - [Mexico $250](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/mexico-250/) - $5 - [Turkey $33](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/turkey-33/) - [Malaysia $136](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/malaysia-136/) - $17 - [Indonesia $500](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/indonesia-500/) - [Thailand $750](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/thailand-750/) - [#brewathome giveaway week43](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-giveaway-week43/) - [Josef Mott](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/josef-mott/) - [Tanty](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/tanty/) - [Rob Clarijs](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/rob-clarijs/) - [Top #coffeemoustache of 2020](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/coffeemoustache-2020-campaign/) - [brewathome zoom party Week42](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-zoom-party-week42/) - [#brewathome Coffee Giveaway W42](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/giveaway-week42/) - [Brewathome x Broken Gooseneck Giveaway](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brokengooseneck_giveaway/) - [#Brewathome Gravitas Giveaway](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-gravitas-giveaway/) - [brewathome party & specialty cafetiere](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-party-specialty-cafetiere/) - [brewathome party & Smayah and Gravitas](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-party-with-smayah-arsenij/) - [Brewathome party with the father of latte art Mr. Luigi Lupi](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-party-with-the-father-of-latte-art-mr-luigi-lupi/) - [brewathome party with Dalla Corte](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/brewathome-party-with-dalla-corte/) - [1st #brewathome multipartner giveaway](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/1st-brewathome-multipartner-giveaway/) - [#flipthefilter challenge](https://notabarista.org/portfolio/flipthefilter-challenge/) ## Events - [Jakarta @A Tale of Two Beans](https://notabarista.org/events/jakarta-a-tale-of-two-beans/) - [Hong Kong @ Islet Coffee Lab](https://notabarista.org/events/hong-kong-islet-coffee-lab/) - [Malaysia @Afloat Coffee Roaster](https://notabarista.org/events/imnab-asia-tour-malaysia-afloat-coffee-roaster/) - [Bangkok @Varinda Specialty Coffee](https://notabarista.org/events/bangkok-varinda-specialty-coffee/) - [Bangkok @Brave Roasters](https://notabarista.org/events/bangkok-brave-roasters/) - [Bnagkok @ The Home Barista](https://notabarista.org/events/bnagkok-the-home-barista/) - [GCAG Cupping in Baku](https://notabarista.org/events/gcag-cupping-in-baku/) - Charity Coffee Cupping – an event organized by passionate coffee enthusiast Aysel Guluzada (@aysel.guluzada), Authorized SCA Trainer Timur Lyapin (@timly.coffee), and CoffeeBar Roastery (@coffeebar_roastery), with the incredible support of the Azerbaijani coffee community. This event is part of the Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG), a global initiative created by I’M NOT A BARISTA to connect coffee lovers, professionals, and brands in a collaborative effort to give back to - [GCAG Colombia](https://notabarista.org/events/gcag-colombia/) - [GCAG Barista Masterclass with Nikos Antzaras in Athens](https://notabarista.org/events/gcag-barista-masterclass-with-nikos-antzaras-in-athens/) - [Shenzhen Hotelex](https://notabarista.org/events/shenzhen-hotelex/) - [GOD of COFFEE / A Big party in the heart of Milan](https://notabarista.org/events/god-of-coffee-a-big-party-in-the-heart-of-milan/) - Event information Toddy / Barista Magazine / BWT / Flair / Commander / Del Creatives / HMC Monza present in collaboration with Litostudio / Droma / Kira Address: BWT Italia Srl 8 Via Vivaio 20122 Milan Italy GOD OF COFFEE A special party for coffee lovers and more. In the heart of Milan, on Friday - [Bhopal Brewing Club](https://notabarista.org/events/bhopal-brewing-club/) - Bhopal Brewing Club is a community of coffee enthusiasts who like to meet up, brew and learn more about coffee! - [Spin The Brew Throw-Down](https://notabarista.org/events/spin-the-brew-throw-down/) - SPIN THE BREW THROW-DOWN 🙌🏽👀🕺🏽⚡️✨💥 HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO ORIGIN WITH SEVEN FORTUNES TEAM! SAVE THE DATE 30TH JUNE 2022 Each competitor will have a station to brew their coffee for a panel of judges by spinning the wheel that contains five different brewing gadgets. Show the place how you can - [Aeropress Battle](https://notabarista.org/events/aeropress-battle/) - The most anticipated coffee event of this summer Aeropress Battle in Vladivostok Coffee house Sistafeelscoffee, Posyetskaya, 23a Organizers: Margo Marie @mari_trokhimenko Event account @bitva_aeropress - [Milan World Coffee Championships](https://notabarista.org/events/milan-world-coffee-championships/) - The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are coming to Milan this June, with more than a hundred national competitors and champions expected to participate in the five skills-based competitions hosted at World of Coffee. Join in-person or stream online. June 23-25, 2022 World of Coffee MiCo - Milano Convention Centre - [Meet Josef Mott](https://notabarista.org/events/meet-josef-mott/) - At the ripe age of 24, Josef and his friend from Business school paired up to take over a coffee shop in Hemel Hampstead, with absolutely no previous experience within the coffee industry. 10 years on, Josef is now a top roaster and SCA trainer with international barista experience. - [#coffeemoustache with barista Claudiu Consferenti](https://notabarista.org/events/coffeemoustache-with-barista-claudiu-consferenti/) - To celebrate the coffee community by empowering baristas to reach their fullest potential. This week we invite barista Claudiu to talk about his coffee journey, and drink #coffeemoustache together. - [Instagram Live with Priscila and Carlos from Brazil](https://notabarista.org/events/instagram-live-with-priscila-and-carlos-from-brazil/) - [#coffeemoustache](https://notabarista.org/events/coffeemoustache-event/) - Bring a smile to people’s faces and raise awareness of mental health issues. We are holding the #coffeemoustach giveaway to bring a smile to people’s faces and raise awareness of mental health issues. This is a tough time for baristas and everyone who works in the coffee industry. Many independent cafes have had to close - [Meet us at GCF](https://notabarista.org/events/gcf-event-on-oct-31-2020-1630-gmt/) - The Global Coffee Festival is the largest worldwide coffee event. Usually local festivals which take place throughout the year, these festivals showcase local talent, have guest speakers and debate issues at the forefront of the coffee industry. This year Allegra Events is hosting the first ever virtual festival. Whether it’s home brewing, sustainability, or challenges - [Zoom party with Arsenij and Smayah](https://notabarista.org/events/brewathome-zoomparty-oct03/) - Let's meet up again this Saturday and learn about Rwanda coffee from SCA educator, ‘18 E.Africa Aeropress champion- Smayah Uwajeneza. From beans to cups, the World Coffee Roasting Champion 2019 Arsenij Kuznetsov also wants to share his roasting experience of how he roasts Rwanda coffee in his roastery. What is more? We team up with - [#brewathome giveaway zoom party](https://notabarista.org/events/brewathome-giveaway-zoom-party/) - Join Zoom Party https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82453855615 Meeting ID: 824 5385 5615 - [#brewathome with Speciality Cafètiere](https://notabarista.org/events/brewathome-with-speciality-cafetiere/) - Do you want to #brewathome while learning more about the tales of coffee & the French press? Come along to make the most out of your French press with independent London roastery Specialty Cafetière. You’ll learn about the brewing method, let's fall in love with French Press again. We have invited Smayah Uwajeneza‘18 E.Africa Aeropress champ🏆, Carlos ## Products - [Yemen - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/yemen-coffee-wristband/) - The design is a journey through the heart of Yemen's coffee heritage, showcasing the resilience of its people amidst challenging times. In this chaotic world, let's remember to filter coffee, not people. Embrace the beauty of diversity and the richness of Yemeni coffee culture. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Colombia 2024 - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/colombia-2024-coffee-wristband/) - This wristband honors the natural beauty and resilience of María Lucia’s community. in Colombia. The sun at the center symbolizes the cycle of life—day and night, youth and age. To the right, a child plays ping pong, reflecting María’s commitment to nurturing young minds through sports. On the left, a figure planting a tree pays tribute to loved ones who have passed. - [L1GHT Coffee Cup #1 (Pre-order)](https://notabarista.org/product/light-coffee-cup/) - A coffee cup that brews beauty in every pour. L1GHT No. 1 is molded from jade-white clay and finished with a soft, matte eggshell surface. Designed for pourover lovers, its feather-thin walls invite the aroma and warmth of your coffee to become part of the ritual. Handcrafted in Dehua, Fujian, China. Semi-translucent “Chinese Blanc de Chine” porcelain 180 ml* optimized for pour-over rituals Soft matte eggshell finish—feels like a warm hug Transforms into an warm jade glow under back-lighting First kiln run ships February 2026* · Only 100 units First Kiln Run Update: Our inaugural firing was originally scheduled for January 2026. After receiving the first small test batch, we discovered a minor shaping issue at the cup’s top edge—something that can happen with thin, translucent porcelain in high-temperature firing. To ensure the L1GHT cup meets our standards of beauty, balance, and craftsmanship, we’re taking a little extra time to refine the mold and stabilize the form. Additionally, the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday means local porcelain workshops will pause production for 3 weeks. As a result, the first full kiln run is now expected to begin between late February and early March 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding. These final refinements will help us deliver a cup that truly reflects the artistry of Dehua porcelain—and makes the L1GHT cup even more special for everyone who pre-ordered. - [Coffee Wristbands Special Collection](https://notabarista.org/product/notabarista-coffee-wristbands-2023/) - It's more than just a simple wristband; it's a connection that bridges you to the global coffee community. This special wristband collection includes four different wristbands by coffee artists Hanyue Song, Shelton Aprilette, Deepika, and Duvas (B Coffee Project x Coffeestylers). *Due to 'The Trump Surcharge,' US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Enamel Pin Badge](https://notabarista.org/product/enamel-pin-badge/) - This beautiful I'M NOT A BARISTA pin is made of enamel and metal; it has a smooth surface and a silicon lock behind it. We made this pin for WBC in Milan 2022, and now we make them available for every coffee lovers, baristas, and NOT A BARISTAS. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Indonesia - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/indonesia-coffee-wristband/) - Shelton’s design draws inspiration from the spirit of Indonesia. The red and white motif is symbolic of the Indonesian flag, reflecting its rich and vibrant culture. Widespread wings capture the essence of homebrewing, allowing coffee enthusiasts to experiment and enjoy their unique blend of technique and skills. They are also reminiscent of the Garuda, the national emblem of Indonesia, which dons 17 feathers on each wing, hailing the country’s independence day, the 17th of August. The mountains and Garuda feathers together illustrate the philosophy of “Sabang sampai Merauke,” which reminds us that despite our diverse traditions, we are all connected and together as one, and the dripper being the most popular homebrewing tool in Indonesia. “I met many homebrewers from different cities and cultures, but somehow we’ve always hit it off, and now we’re connected by coffee. I hope my designs will connect all coffee lovers worldwide in support of this charity program. You will be surprised how much you can learn about a person over coffee.” The fresh illustration showcases Shelton’s hand-lettering skills. It embodies the joy of homebrewing by featuring a simple yet powerful slogan, “THIS IS WHY WE BREW,” inspired by his passion for coffee and love for basketball. This wristband captures the spirit of this fundraising program and the connection we all share through coffee. Thank you for your support! *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Dosing Halo](https://notabarista.org/product/dosing-halo/) - Discover the MOMENTEM grinder dosing funnel Halo, a simple gadget that makes loading beans cleaner and smoother. Get the STL file free to print at home. Perfect for MOMENTEM grinder users. - [Cleaning Brush V1](https://notabarista.org/product/coffee-cleaning-brush/) - Enhance your coffee corner with the MOMENTEM Cleaning Brush, now available as an individual product. This small yet powerful tool is designed to complement the MOMENTEM grinder, following the same sleek design language and exceptional build quality. *Due to 'The Trump Surcharge,' US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [MOMENTEM Carrying Case](https://notabarista.org/product/momentem-carrying-case/) - Handcrafted from premium genuine leather, the case embodies minimalist design — blending beauty, simplicity, and functionality — perfectly complementing the precision-engineered precision of MOMENTEM. More than just a toolbox, this elegant case lets you organize, protect, and travel with your coffee gear in style, extending the life of your grinder so you can continue enjoying its signature two-step grinding for the perfect brew. Note: This case is designed for Batch 1 and Batch 2 MOMENTEM grinders. Due to updates to the bottom lid on Batch 3, Batch 3 users may need to remove the lid when placing the grinder in the case. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Stain-Repel Shield T-shirt Classic Fit](https://notabarista.org/product/stain-repel-shield-t-shirt/) - Elevate your everyday style with our latest T-shirt, meticulously crafted with a cutting-edge Stain-Repel Shield that ensures you remain fresh, sleek, and free from coffee freak-outs. Made from 100% breathable pure cotton, this tee boasts a durable ribbed neckline that stays sharp and crisp, ensuring a flattering look every time. Marrying functionality with ultimate comfort, its soft fabric promises a comfortable wear, making it the quintessential addition to any wardrobe. Whether you're out for a casual day or grabbing a coffee, this T-shirt ensures you look and feel impeccable. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [MOMENTEM #3](https://notabarista.org/product/momentem-the-power-of-dual-burr-coffee-hand-grinder/) - Every detail is intentional. Every part is reengineered. This is the grinder we always wanted to make. MOMENTEM is a complete rethinking of manual coffee grinding. Built with premium materials like titanium and space-grade Aluminium alloy. We introduces a dual-burr, double-grinding system that unlocks a truly Dynamic Grinding Profile — allowing you to adjust the pre-breaking burr to transform your particle distribution from narrow to wide, fine to coarse, left to right, even up and down. Estimated shipping: February 2026 Shipping: * We’ll contact you via email before delivery to confirm your shipping address and provide an accurate shipping quote. To make sure you don’t miss any updates, please add momentem@notabarista.org to your email whitelist. - [Turkey '24- Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/turkey-24-coffee-wristband/) - This design is a celebration of women in the coffee industry. The vibrant characters, each holding a coffee cup, represent the diversity and unity of women from all backgrounds. It symbolizes strengh, empowerment, and the spirit of togetherness that transcends boreders and brings women together. *Due to 'The Trump Surcharge,' US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [RDT Spray Bottle](https://notabarista.org/product/momentem-rdt-spray-bottle/) - Introducing the RDT Spray Bottle, an essential accessory for avid coffee lovers. Experience the difference in your brewing precision and hygiene with our RDT Spray Bottle. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. Brewing kindness, one spray at a time. Every purchase helps farmers, baristas, and the coffee community. Miron Violet glass Hand-polished and comes in a striking malt black Miron Violet glass. This UV-Protected is designed to shield the contents from harmful rays, ensuring the water’s purity remains uncompromised. Hand Polished The bottle’s aesthetic is undeniably stylish. - [India - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/india-coffee-wristband/) - Deepika owns and runs a specialty coffee shop in Thane, a small yet thriving city right outside the great city of Mumbai. Coffee isn’t the only passion that drives Deepika. In fact, before getting into coffee, she was a lawyer by profession. She found that art was an outlet for her to relieve stress, and during the pandemic, she took up digital art again and started posting her creativity on social media. “Through art, I discovered ways to make coffee more approachable, especially to those new to the specialty coffee scene. In the initial year and a half of my coffee journey, I realized that not everyone understood the concept of specialty coffee. As such, I would try to explain it in a nonjudgmental sort of way, and it was often well received. And now, I try to do the same through my art, to create relatable and informative coffee-related content for everyone to enjoy.” *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Colombia - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/colombia-coffee-wristband/) - B Coffee Project was born from the passion of two like-minded coffee fanatics to spread their love for specialty coffee. Colombia is a breathtaking land of charm, orchids, and extraordinary coffee. The Colombian mountains are alive with millions of hearts vibrating with the country’s rich culture and biodiversity rhythm. The colors, flavors, and unique experiences here are unrivaled, and the brown gold that is coffee is their greatest wealth. The people of Colombia are immensely proud of their coffee growers and the entire supply chain, who work tirelessly to produce specialty coffee that is second to none. Coffeestylers was co-founded by illustrator Duvas (@freelooh), a professional publicist and barista by vocation. His art has always focused on the vision of specialty coffee and the richness of Colombian culture. He has collaborated with over 50 specialty coffee companies, delivering the art of good coffee to various parts of the world. Coffeestylers was conceived to integrate creative work into specialty coffee. Even their creative studio is housed within a coffee spot in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, where they offer branding, illustration, and packaging services for different coffee projects internationally. B Coffee Project and Coffeestylers have united to create this beautiful wristband design that showcases Colombia’s unique features, from transporting coffee to the breathtaking mountains, stunning wax palms, vibrant flowers, and diverse coffee brewing methods. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [IMNAB - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/imnab-coffee-wristband/) - You Deserve Some Coffee Introducing our latest wristband design, "You Deserve Some Coffee," by Micky, the creative founder behind I’ NOT A BARISTA. From a backyard battle between coffee and bear to astronauts sipping java in space, this design hilariously illustrates that everyone, no matter where they are or what they're doing, deserves a cup of joe. Whether it's a bad day, good day, busy day, or chill day, coffee bridges the gap and brings us all together. Cheers to coffee, the universal connector! *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [China - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/china-coffee-wristband-not-a-barista/) - Blue and white porcelain, or Qing Hua Ci (青花瓷) in Chinese, is a traditional ceramic native to China that has been revered for centuries. The beauty of blue and white porcelain lies in its simplicity, with the contrast between the blue patterns and a white background creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Its delicate and intricate designs have made it a symbol of Chinese culture and heritage. As coffee has become a global phenomenon, it has been incorporated into various cultural practices and customs. Whether you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up or a relaxing afternoon treat, coffee makes you invigorated and content. Similarly, blue and white porcelain has been exported across the globe, where it is appreciated for its beauty and artistry. The pairing of blue and white porcelain and coffee. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Charity Box: 10 Coffee Wristbands](https://notabarista.org/product/charity-box/) - Trusted by over 24,000 coffee lovers worldwide Genuine leather These wristbands are equipped with authentic leather components and boast a tastefully engraved I'M NOT A BARISTA logo, elevating your daily routine with a touch of sophistication. More colorful Thanks to our state-of-the-art 200-degree heat transfer printing technology, our wristbands are guaranteed to retain their vibrant - [Hong Kong - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/hong-kong-coffee-wristband/) - What If AI Robots Replace Baristas? This design explores the intersection of technology and coffee culture. In a city with an insatiable thirst for caffeine, the debate over AI coffee's impact is brought to life. One side depicts a man craving coffee, while the other showcases coffee Roberts' mass-produced brew. Set against a backdrop of vibrant pop art, the design offers a whimsical take on the potential of AI in the coffee industry. Join us in embracing the future with a dash of humor and a cup of your favorite brew. Welcome to the caffeine revolution. *Due to ‘The Trump Surcharge,’ US orders may incur extra fees at delivery. - [Brewing Guide](https://notabarista.org/product/the-brewing-guide-card-deck/) - Our Brewing Guide is a collection of coffee recipes, tested by coffee experts and skilled home brewers, for you to level up your coffee experience. We believe that anyone can brew and that everyone deserves good coffee. - [Turkey - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/turkey-coffee-wristband-nukhet-cubukcular/) - Given me power for years. Power of connection is more than an artistic expression; it’s a tribute to the hands involved in every cup of coffee. Illustrated as two hands coming together, encased in an AeroPress, which symbolizes the bond that brings us together over coffee. The AeroPress was Çubukçular’s first brewing equipment and has “given me power for years.” - [Turkey - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/turkey-coffee-wristband-olgun-kasikci/) - “Growing up with Disney animations and B movies sparked a passion for drawing within me for as long as I can remember.” Olgun has a unique style that incorporates gothic and punk elements, having studied at the fine arts institution of Yditepe and graduated from the Graphic Arts and Plastic Arts division. “As an Art Director and Freelance Illustrator, I continuously improve and develop my skills to create stunning illustrations. I would like to thank everyone for supporting my artistic journey!” - [Russia - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/russia-coffee-wristband-timofey-logachev/) - Just as baristas convey expressions in their brews, artists do so through their work. Timofey designed this coffee wristband as a donation to baristas worldwide as part of our charity program, inspired by the Russian coffee scene. Right off the bat, the wristband proudly announces “WITH LOVE FROM RUSSIA,” which Timofey hopes to show the world the love that Russians have for coffee and their barista community to the world. - [Mexico - Coffee Wristband](https://notabarista.org/product/mexico-coffee-wristband-guadalupe-delgadillo/) - Delgadilo is a talented Graphic Designer and Entrepreneur passionate about specialty coffee who designed Tonatiuh Love in 2020. The design is inspired by elements essential for coffee growth, including sun, water, wind, and fire, often worshipped in various cultures. “Tonatiuh, pronounced Toh-nah-teeuh, which means something along the lines of he who goes forth shining, was the name of the Aztec sun god. 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[Hong Kong](https://notabarista.org/tag/hong-kong/) - [Andrew Jay](https://notabarista.org/tag/andrew-jay/) - [Swiss](https://notabarista.org/tag/swiss/) - [Australian](https://notabarista.org/tag/australian/) - [collaboration](https://notabarista.org/tag/collaboration/) - [African](https://notabarista.org/tag/african/) - [Congolese](https://notabarista.org/tag/congolese/) - [Paris](https://notabarista.org/tag/paris/) - [France](https://notabarista.org/tag/france/) - [Porto coffee festival](https://notabarista.org/tag/porto-coffee-festival/) - [Portugal](https://notabarista.org/tag/portugal/) - [Videographer](https://notabarista.org/tag/videographer/) - [coffee industry](https://notabarista.org/tag/coffee-industry/) - [bad news](https://notabarista.org/tag/bad-news/) - [Kerem Köksaldı](https://notabarista.org/tag/kerem-koksaldi/) - [Izmir](https://notabarista.org/tag/izmir/) - [Cup Taster](https://notabarista.org/tag/cup-taster/) - [GCAG](https://notabarista.org/tag/gcag/) - [i am not a barista](https://notabarista.org/tag/i-am-not-a-barista/) - [blog](https://notabarista.org/tag/blog/) - [Coffee Internship](https://notabarista.org/tag/coffee-internship/) - [Coffee Career](https://notabarista.org/tag/coffee-career/) - [Venezuela](https://notabarista.org/tag/venezuela/) - [Norway](https://notabarista.org/tag/norway/) - [Scale](https://notabarista.org/tag/scale/) - [Chinese](https://notabarista.org/tag/chinese/) - [Coffee Producer](https://notabarista.org/tag/coffee-producer/) - [Barichara](https://notabarista.org/tag/barichara/) - [Santandar](https://notabarista.org/tag/santandar/) - [Shenyang](https://notabarista.org/tag/shenyang/) - [Tariff](https://notabarista.org/tag/tariff/) - [Baku](https://notabarista.org/tag/baku/) - [Ukraine](https://notabarista.org/tag/ukraine/) - [Kyiv](https://notabarista.org/tag/kyiv/) - [Brooklyn](https://notabarista.org/tag/brooklyn/) - [New York](https://notabarista.org/tag/new-york/) - [Guiyang](https://notabarista.org/tag/guiyang/) - [kettle](https://notabarista.org/tag/kettle/) - [unboxing](https://notabarista.org/tag/unboxing/) - [Orea](https://notabarista.org/tag/orea/) - [Berlin](https://notabarista.org/tag/berlin/) - [products](https://notabarista.org/tag/products/) - [Robusta](https://notabarista.org/tag/robusta/) - [Brewers Cup](https://notabarista.org/tag/brewers-cup/) - [Bucaramanga](https://notabarista.org/tag/bucaramanga/) - [workshop](https://notabarista.org/tag/workshop/) - [Asia](https://notabarista.org/tag/asia/) - [Family](https://notabarista.org/tag/family/) - [Bangkok](https://notabarista.org/tag/bangkok/) - [Jakarta](https://notabarista.org/tag/jakarta/) - [Japan](https://notabarista.org/tag/japan/) - [Cezva coffee](https://notabarista.org/tag/cezva-coffee/) - [trip](https://notabarista.org/tag/trip/) - [Shaun Liew](https://notabarista.org/tag/shaun-liew/) - [Kuala Lumpur](https://notabarista.org/tag/kuala-lumpur/) ## Project Categories - [Giveaway](https://notabarista.org/project-type/brewathome_giveaway/) - [zoom party](https://notabarista.org/project-type/brewathome-zoomparty/) - [Coffee wristbands](https://notabarista.org/project-type/coffee-wristbands/) - [donations](https://notabarista.org/project-type/donations/) ## Project Attributes - [Multi-partner Giveaway](https://notabarista.org/project-attributes/multi-partner-giveaway/) - [Simple Giveaway](https://notabarista.org/project-attributes/simple-giveaway/) - [coffee wristband donations](https://notabarista.org/project-attributes/coffee-wristband-donations/) ## Event Location - [Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Baoan.](https://notabarista.org/event-location/shenzhen-world-exhibition-and-convention-center-baoan/) - Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Baoan. - [Casa Blanca Farm](https://notabarista.org/event-location/casa-blanca-farm/) - [CoffeeBar Roastery](https://notabarista.org/event-location/coffeebar-roastery/) - Baku, Khagani str. 103 - [Roasting Warehouse Athens](https://notabarista.org/event-location/roasting-warehouse-athens/) - Ntelakroua 2, Athina 117 45 - [Islet Coffee Lab](https://notabarista.org/event-location/islet-coffee-lab/) - [BIO LIFE (The Home Barista)](https://notabarista.org/event-location/bio-life-the-home-barista/) - [Afloat Coffee Roaster](https://notabarista.org/event-location/afloat-coffee-roaster/) - [Varinda Coffee Roaster](https://notabarista.org/event-location/varinda-coffee-roaster/) - [Brave Roasters / Siam Discovery](https://notabarista.org/event-location/brave-roasters-siam-discovery/) - [A Tale of Two Beans](https://notabarista.org/event-location/a-tale-of-two-beans/) ## Event Organizer - [I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/im-not-a-barista/) - We’re a Not-for-profit Organization exclusively designed to help baristas in need and make a social impact. - [Speciality Cafètiere](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/speciality-cafetiere/) - [The Global Coffee Festival](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/the-global-coffee-festival/) - [TIMEMORE](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/timemore/) - [Aysel Guluzada, Timur Lyapin, and CoffeeBar Roastery](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/aysel-guluzada-timur-lyapin-and-coffeebar-roastery/) - This event is part of the Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG), a global initiative created by I’M NOT A BARISTA to connect coffee lovers, professionals, and brands in a collaborative effort to give back to the coffee community. Your participation directly contributes to supporting young coffee farmers worldwide by providing free education, training, and essential brewing tools. - [Afloat Coffee Roaster](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/afloat-coffee-roaster/) - [Varinda Coffee Roaster](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/varinda-coffee-roaster/) - [a tale of Two Coffee Beans](https://notabarista.org/event-organizer/a-tale-of-two-coffee-beans/) - a tale of Two Coffee Beans they/them/theirs Coffee shop Everyday 7am – 7pm Warung kopi kecil yang punya mimpi besar. – 🏆 Indonesia Brewers Cup Champion ’20 ‘23 🍔@twosliders.id ## Event Type Categories - [zoom party](https://notabarista.org/event-type/zoom-party/) - [I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/event-type/im-not-a-barista/) - [GCAG](https://notabarista.org/event-type/gcag/) - [Tour/Workshop](https://notabarista.org/event-type/tour-workshop/) ## Event Type 2 Categories - [Instagram live](https://notabarista.org/event-type-2/instagram-live/) - [coffee wristbands](https://notabarista.org/event-type-2/coffee-wristbands/) - [Offline Events](https://notabarista.org/event-type-2/offline-events/) ## Brands - [MOMENTEM](https://notabarista.org/brand/momentem/) - [Coffee Wristbands](https://notabarista.org/brand/coffee-wristbands/) - [I'M NOT A BARISTA](https://notabarista.org/brand/im-not-a-barista/) - [L1GHT](https://notabarista.org/brand/im-not-a-barista/l1ght/) ## Product categories - [apparel](https://notabarista.org/product-category/product/apparel/) - [Brewing Guide](https://notabarista.org/product-category/product/brewing-guide/) - [Product](https://notabarista.org/product-category/product/) - [Grinder](https://notabarista.org/product-category/product/grinder/) - [Accessories](https://notabarista.org/product-category/product/accessories-product/) - [front page](https://notabarista.org/product-category/front-page/) - [wristbands](https://notabarista.org/product-category/product/wristbands/) - [CTA (Support_Wear_Share)](https://notabarista.org/product-category/cta-support_wear_share/) - [cups](https://notabarista.org/product-category/cups/) ## Product tags - [grinder](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/grinder/) - [mug](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/mug/) - [PIN](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/pin/) - [design](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/design/) - [charity](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/charity/) - [wristbands](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/wristbands/) - [2023](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/2023/) - [MOMENTEM](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/momentem/) - [gcag](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/gcag/) - [coffee wristband](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/coffee-wristband/) - [iamnotabarista](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/iamnotabarista/) - [colombia](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/colombia/) - [Coffee Wristbands](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/coffee-wristbands/) - [coffee cup](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/coffee-cup/) - [ceramic](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/ceramic/) - [pour over](https://notabarista.org/product-tag/pour-over/)