Barista Stories

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...

Noëlle Lian Meis is truly unique and in a league of her own since she couldn´t wait to...

What started as a bar job quickly shifted when Marilena tasted her first specialty cappuccino – no sugar,...

After more than a decade in coffee and a collection of impressive competition wins – from finals of...

Giorgos Papantoniou didn’t set out to join the coffee industry – he found his way into it through...

In Brno’s sensational coffee community, Jan Židů stands out for his grounded, hands-on approach. A former law student...

In Berlin’s ever-evolving coffee scene, Son brings a quiet, thoughtful presence. A freelance barista and co-founder of 2gathercafe,...

Dimana Dervisheva is one of these amazing people in the coffee community who build bridges between worlds. By...