I haven't tried that many different grinders, but my favorite is Mahlkonig EK43.The most important thing for me is the ease of use, and that I don't waste coffee while changing settings. With minimal changes, I can reach the result...
I'm always trying different and delicious beans, but it's complicated to choose beans for the competition. I'm not saying it has to be expensive, but it has to be more than delicious. There are many competitors in the world every...
I was preparing for the competitions before without a coach, and it was really difficult, I think there should definitely be someone who will try the coffee with you, offer alternatives and different perspectives, help you get better and tell you...
In the 2018 National Barista Championship in Turkey, I used a coffee from El Salvador. It came from the farm La Esperanza in the region of Chalatenango, and was farmed by Mr. Roberto Adonay. It was a micro lot which...
While you are practicing, one of the important things is preparing a budget for the competition which I always think about it as last. For sure it's about you and your beans but money is the key for correct equipment, tasty...
What is your favorite Brew Method, and why?My favorite brewing method is espresso. Using this method, one is able to create many different profiles and tastes from only one coffee bean. My love for this method drives me to find...
For the past three years, I have been using coffee beans from April. During this period, I have grown to become accustomed to the beans they use and as a result, very comfortable and knowledgeable regarding the capability of the...
Competition is a way for me both to have fun and try to improve myself and my coffee skills. It is very important for me to learn more things every year, to experience, to change, to get more knowledge that I can offer to...
