Mikael Jasin shares his incredible journey from his introduction into the coffee industry as a dishwasher to becoming the World Barista Champion in 2024, ten years later. He discusses his entry into specialty coffee, the challenges he faced, and the importance of mindset and mental resilience. Mikael highlights the evolving Indonesian coffee industry and the significant role of competition in advancing baristas' careers. He emphasizes the need for baristas to take risks and participate in competitions to learn and grow, and how his use of Indonesian coffee in competitions has helped put Indonesian coffee on the map.

Mikael also delves into the evolution of the barista competition in Indonesia and its impact on the local coffee industry. He shares his experience of feeling burnt out, the process of finding a new theme for his competition routine, and the importance of detachment and mindfulness in his training. Visualization played a key role in his preparation, helping him create a winning mindset. Looking ahead, he discusses his plans to use his platform to amplify the messages of others in the coffee industry.

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Episode 20: Cole Torode - Brewing Tips, World Brewers Cup, and Brotherly Love

Welcome back to Buy the Drip! In this episode, host David Crosby sits down with his brother, 2023 Canadian Brewers Cup Champion Cole Torode. They dive deep into Cole's journey through the Brewers Cup, discussing his unique brewing techniques and the experience of competing on the world stage.

Highlights:

• World Brewers Cup: Cole shares his journey to the world stage, detailing the rigorous preparation, the concept of layered blending, and the challenges he faced.
• Innovative Techniques: Cole explains his unique approach to brewing, including the use of layered blends and the meticulous process of fine-tuning his methods.
• Brewing Tips: Practical advice for home brewers, including the importance of using a scale and grinder, choosing quality coffee, and the significance of water composition.

Join us for an engaging conversation packed with brewing tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and a deep dive into the art and science of coffee. Enjoy the brotherly banter as David and Cole share laughs, memories, and their passion for coffee.

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Buy The Drip is finally back, and we’re excited to release the long-awaited Part 2 of our interview with Boram Um, the 2023 World Barista Champion! Join host and coach David Crosby and Cole Torode as they continue the conversation with Boram, diving into his extensive World Tour, traveling for 100 days, and his love/hate relationship with running.

Highlights:

🌍 World Tour: Discover Boram and the team's experiences traveling for 100 days around the world.

🏃 Running Passion: The boys talk about how they got into running, how it's a great way to see a city, and if they still love to do it.

🏆 Role of the Champion: Boram talks about what being the World Barista Champion means to him and the industry, and how it helps professionals around the world from seed to cup.

This episode offers an in-depth look at the responsibilities and experiences of a World Barista Champion. Don't forget to check out Part 1!

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18. ⁠Boram Um - The World Barista Champion⁠

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Join host and coach David Crosby as he sits down with Boram Um, the 2023 World Barista Champion, for an exclusive peek into the grueling yet rewarding journey that leads to championship glory. In this deep dive, Boram shares the secrets, training regimens, and the power of teamwork that propelled him to the top of the coffee world.

Highlights:

• ☕ Barista Excellence: Explore the demanding training routines, precision, and artistry required to win the World Barista Championship.
• 🏆 Winning Mindset: Gain insights into the mental fortitude and dedication that champions like Boram Um bring to their craft.
• 🤝 The Power of Team: Learn how teamwork and collaboration play a pivotal role in achieving the pinnacle of barista success.
• ⏰ Behind the Scenes: Get an exclusive look into the behind-the-scenes preparation and schedule that led to World Barista Championship success.

This episode is your backstage pass to the world of competitive barista excellence. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a business-minded individual, or simply someone who appreciates the dedication it takes to achieve greatness, this is a must-listen episode!

Heeeey! It's been a year and we are finally back! Listen to a quick update on where we've been for the last year and updates on new episodes going forward!

We are back!

We are back!  Ply Pararj, Canadian Brewers Cup Champion, is this weeks guest. Listen to Ply tell his story of how he became interested in specialty coffee and ultimately became an owner in Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters. Ply is a PhD candidate searching for bioactive compounds extracted from marine organisms that could be potentially developed into immunosuppressant drugs (wow!). Ply placed 5th in the World Brewers Cup Championship and provides advice, tips and tricks on how to blend and brew better coffee.  

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In the first "Ask Me Anything" episode, David answers a wide range of questions from podcast listeners.  Learn how much coffee David drinks a day all the way to his embarrassing answer about Crossfit, UFC and rap music.  He gives a few tips on starting a coffee shop and some great memories from the World Barista Championship.

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0:58 - How much coffee I drink each day

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Chef Mike Pigot was awarded best chef in the city of Calgary in 2020. We had a great conversation about food trends, the challenges of opening a new restaurant during the last year and how he goes about designing a menu.  There's some tips and tricks for cooking at home, for all the chef enthusiasts out there.  Mike also takes us through some behind the scenes stories from reality TV and the unique experience of winning Guy Fieri's Grocery Games.

Timestamps

0:50 - The  humble beginning in the restaurant industry to opening multiple restaurants

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Danilo Lodi started his career in the specialty coffee scene in 2004.  Danilo's conversation with David hits a wide range of topics from coffee consulting to training to become a World Barista Champion judge.    Born and raised in Brazil, Danilo provides his thoughts on the Coffee C-Market and the impact of higher pricing has on the quality of coffee. Danilo has/had a goal to taste coffee from all producing countries in the world!?  Hear his advice for aspiring coffee professionals and why he hates cold brew so much.    

Timestamps 

1:02 - The beginning of Danilo’s career in specialty coffee

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In this episode David is joined by Lucia Solis, a former winemaker and current coffee processing specialist. She also hosts the wildly informative podcast Making Coffee with Lucia Solis. We talk about her history in the wine industry and the series of opportunities that led her into an entrepreneurial journey, as a globally renowned consultant on coffee processing. It’s a dense conversation where she shares the synthesis of her extensive knowledge of microbiology, processing coffee and wine, as well as historical and current challenges of the coffee producer.

0:58 - Lucia’s professional wine career in Napa Valley, and her shift to analyzing yeast usage in coffee processing.
12:47 - What convinced Lucia to shift into consulting on coffee processing?
20:17 - A breakdown on coffee processing and fermentation.
26:05 - Home Coffee Plan - Anonos, Costa Rica
26:41 - The value of controlled inoculation for coffee producers
30:05 - A day in the life of Lucia Solis
34:51 - The challenges Lucia has observed that coffee producers face
43:00 - The complex, imbalance power dynamic between coffee consumers and producers.
48:12 - Lucia’s aspiration to set up a teaching mill
49:50 - Rest up with hammocks!
50:15 - Lucia is trying to drink less coffee; hopes to experiment with decaf coffee
51:35 - Where to buy coffee that Lucia has worked on
52:27 - Socials & Outro

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