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Shaun Liew Coffee Stories

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 coffee during quiet…
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February 11, 2026
Echo Hu Echo Hu, TIMEMORE ManagerCoffee Stories

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,…
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February 5, 2026
Çağrı Denizer Çağrı DenizerCoffee Stories

Çağrı 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…
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July 8, 2025
Gabor Mordy Jakab Gabor Mordy JakabCoffee Stories

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…
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June 25, 2025
Hu Han Hu Han_barista_ Müller cafe_ShenyangCoffee Stories

Hu Han

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,…
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April 4, 2025
Raúl Rafael Artigas Perozo Raúl Rafael Artigas PerozoCoffee Stories

Raúl 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…
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March 5, 2025
Suraj Bhandari Suraj BhandariCoffee Stories

Suraj Bhandari

“What inspires me daily is the work itself,” says barista and coffee consultant Suraj Bhandari from Nepal, now based in Dubai. This ex-pat found his passion in specialty coffee, championing Nepali coffee on the global stage. His story reflects the journeys of countless individuals who leave home in search of…
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January 8, 2025
Jaye Sanders Jaye SandersCoffee Stories

Jaye Sanders

Jaye Sanders’ story isn’t just about coffee; it's about resilience, finding joy in the small things, and sharing that happiness. From New Zealand, she began working with coffee at 15, but it's her personal journey that truly shines. Jaye Sanders Jaye’ journey into the world of coffee isn’t marked by…
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October 21, 2024
Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo Gladys-Kutakuta-Luzolo-and-her-momCoffee Stories

Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo

After spending over a decade immersed in the fashion and digital marketing industries, Gladys Kutakuta-Luzolo’s career took an unexpected turn during her expatriation to Seoul, South Korea in 2018. What started as a simple appreciation for coffee gradually transformed into something deeper as she explored the bustling city’s unique coffee…
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October 3, 2024