Barista Stories

Based in Helsinki, Tia Grahn has built a career that bridges science, competition, and entrepreneurship. With more than...

Few baristas in the World have competed across as many coffee categories as Alexander Reyes Monsen. From latte...

At just 28, Barbora Mařáková already shines bright in the European coffee scene. Originally from the Czech Republic...

Andrea Batacchi’s path into coffee began like many fellow Italians – with the moka pot at home and...

Mitchell’s journey in coffee began with latte art. While studying design, he stumbled into the craft of pouring...

For Amie, coffee wasn’t love at first sip – it was love at first dial-in! That breakthrough moment...

Rifqi Maulana´s journey into coffee began on Flores Island in 2019, where a cup alive with citrus and...

Kateryna Vasylets´ journey in coffee began with a simple spark – visiting a few cafés where great service...

In just five years, Kevser Atmaca has gone from her first hesitant cezve brew to becoming one of...

Shannon Marree Lawn has spent over 16 years in coffee, working across New Zealand, Australia, and Portugal. She’s...