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Natalia Obruch Coffee Stories

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…
Zed Wong
March 19, 2022
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Episode 22, Meet ex-baristas Irina and Olga from Russia

“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…
IMNAB
March 10, 2022
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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…
Pippa Chatikavanij
August 16, 2021
Juliya Drozdova Coffee Stories

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 always make Juliya a hearty cup of coffee in a small rip coffee maker. They would talk about everything,…
Anna Suffolk
March 29, 2021
Alina Firsova Coffee Stories

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…
Camille Lowe
March 2, 2021
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Margarita Amelina

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

Arsenij Kuznetsov

“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…
Paul Wong
September 4, 2020
Irina Sharipova Coffee Stories

Irina Sharipova

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…
Darren Meachem
August 14, 2020