1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job. My name is Daniel Kurnianto. I am originally from Indonesia, one of the world's leading producers of coffee. I live in Boston area, MA, USA since 2005. I am currently inventing a coffee espresso tool called BOSeTAMPER, the World’s first Automatic Handheld Espresso Tamper. Also working on the other 2 secret projects around the espresso tool as well. 2- When and why did coffee become important to you? I have loved espresso drinks since I moved to USA, buy them from local coffee shop from speciality ..read more

1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work, and what’s your job?   I’m Wojciech Rzytki, head of coffee at Coffeelab, a Polish roastery based in Warsaw. My main job is selecting green beans and profiling coffees.    2- When and why did coffee become important to you? It’s hard to give a straightforward answer, as there was no particular moment. It just clicked in the right place at the right moment. Like with first love, you have no idea when it happens, but when it does, you go wholeheartedly. In my case, I guess it was somewhere around the point ..read more

1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job.   Hi, I’m Jack! Originally from the vibrant city of Bristol, England, I moved to the Netherlands last year, and now call Eindhoven home. By day, I'm delving into the world of coffee as a roastery assistant. My passion project, Brews and Beats, blends specialty coffee with curated albums for an immersive experience.   2- When and why did coffee become important to you?   My journey into the world of coffee began around 3 years ago while working at a cafe in Bristol. As I learned the ar ..read more

1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job.    I run a website and blog about coffee, lifestyle and travel,  called The Girl in the Café. I also produce films, create content, consult cafes and brands on marketing strategies, test a lot of top line coffee equipment and have my own brand of TGITC coffee beans which I collaborate closely with a Roaster in London (Code.194 coffee ) supplying cafes, homes, production companies and offices in the UK.    I have recently made Lisbon my base from London but originally came t ..read more

  Discovering Sydney's Rich Culinary Heritage: A Journey Through Sydney Arcades and Specialty Coffee Cafes   Written by Penelope Barker and Andrew Chung Photography by Andrew Chung In the heart of Sydney CBD, where modernity meets history, lies a treasure trove of culinary gems nestled within the city's iconic arcades. BestCafeDesigns.com invites you on an enchanting exploration of "Discovering Sydney's Rich Culinary Heritage: A Journey Through Sydney Arcades and Specialty Coffee Cafes," a visual journey of Sydney arcade experience that celebrates the fusion of heritage architect ..read more

1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job. We are Mustafa and Jihad the founders of Mokha Bunn Canada and part of the amazing coffee community. We are originally from Yemen and decided to share its treasure with the whole world. Yemen is the birthplace of coffee and was the only marketplace from the 15th century through the early 18th that exported coffee worldwide from Al-Mokha seaport where the famous Mocha drink was named after. 2- When and why did coffee become important to you? Coffee is part of our culture, and the smell of fresh c ..read more

1-Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job. Hey there, my name is Jens. I am living in a small town close to Sankt Peter Ording in Germany. And this is also where I am working - in my woodshop based in our home close to the coast. 2-When and why did coffee become important to you? Coffee has always been important to me in terms of getting used to having a cup of coffee everyday, but it became interesting to me in my late twenties, when I realized how much more there is to discover. The incredible amount of varieties you can enjoy coffee is ..read more

1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job. My name is Daniel Horbat and I am the 2019 World Cup Taster Champion. I am also the founder of Sumo Coffee Roasters, a small roastery based in Dublin, Ireland, where I also work daily as head roaster... and everything in between. 2- When and why did coffee become important to you? I think coffee become important for me when I’ve been introduced to specialty coffee because it is when I discovered my love for sensory. 3- Do you remember the first coffee you had that was more than “just a cup of co ..read more

The specialty coffee scene in still new in Italy, right? And it’s just in the latest years that coffee shops started to open up, especially in smaller towns, right?   Nope, totally wrong!   Right in these days is the 20th anniversary of Aroma, a tiny, cozy specialty coffee shop right in the middle of the medieval center in Bologna.   Hidden among a maze of porticos and narrow streets, Aroma is a true gem: owned by Alessandro Galtieri (former Italian Brewing Champion and 3rd at the World Brewers Champion 2019 in Boston) and by Cristina, his historical partner (even in life), t ..read more

1- Introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, where do you work and what’s your job.   I’m Kat Melheim - roaster, barista, coffee writer, artist, publisher, content creator… I do many things in the coffee industry these days! I’ve spent most of my coffee life in Denver, but currently live in Raleigh, NC, where I work for Black & White Coffee Roasters. I’m also the founder/editor of Coffee People Zine, a publication that celebrates the creativity of the coffee community!   2- When and why did coffee become important to you?   I first started in coffee around 201 ..read more