Ciaooo, it’s launch day! 🤩 See you tonight at @dittaartigianale Milan? Can’t wait to share Bloom with you soon 🌸

No words 🌟 Best reel I ever made

Bloom is here. We did it @mikaeljasin @afterhoursbooks @baristamagazine 💫 So much sincerity went into making this book. Every page is imbued with passion and dedication from everyone involved, from the interviewees to the core of the industry it’s based on. What an honor it is to be able to contribute something that not only celebrates coffee, but also serves as a stepping stone for someone to potentially change their lives with. There is so much more to come. Launching 16 October

Every year since I moved here, I’ve been gathering friends together to celebrate Mid Autumn. This year, we did something a little different 🀄️ Had a blast talking about rabbits, eating mooncakes, and shaking up cocktails! 🐉 Thank you @reddragonsocialclub for bringing much joy to the tables 🧧 Thank you @enjoyevermore for adding a touch of luck 🥮 And thank you @cyh_obj and @noiaa_studio for topping it all off with sweetness It was also my first time hosting an event as @contributor.coffee and trying to get used to being an owner of a brand 🧐 Can’t wait to find out what the next full moon holds 🌕

What does it mean to have a champion’s mindset? Well first, it starts with not half-assing anything. “Be the best in the world.” Life lessons from father to son. Mikael took it pretty literally and it gained him the World Barista Champion title, but he applies it in every aspect of his life. He got to where he is with high standards and sincerity, with a mindfulness for his own self and the consideration of others. The Making of Bloom series part III Snippets from some interview recordings (mostly done in the car during Jakarta traffic) with @mikaeljasin for Bloom.

How does it feel to carry the weight of a nation’s expectations? The WBC might not be the Olympics, but when your country has a long and heavy history with coffee like Indonesia does, being recognized as the best in the world hits harder. And losing that? It weighs heavier. The Making of Bloom series part II Snippets from some interview recordings (mostly done in the car during Jakarta traffic) with @mikaeljasin for Bloom.

The “why” is always important. Bloom came to be because Mikael’s story is not only inspiring—it’s also pretty relatable. He reiterates that, if he can do it, so can you. If you need a bit of help to find your way, Bloom can help you get there. The Making of Bloom series part I Snippets from some interview recordings (mostly done in the car during Jakarta traffic) with @mikaeljasin for Bloom.

My first @dutch_aeropress_championship 💫 As someone who’s not competitive, I surprised myself by signing up for the DAC. (I think all that time spent with Garuda Barista this year is rubbing off on me.) I’m -so- not a technical brewer and I learned so much by preparing for this. I finally bought an @aeropress and got to work dialing it in. It was my first time ever building a water recipe and I’m glad @apaxlab made it an approachable process. I went into this with the goal of challenging my technical skills and the @aero.press format made it really straightforward to hone in on particular aspects of coffee brewing. I think the easiest part was actually going up onstage and having a good time vibin’ with @wendeliendrinkscoffee . I prepared for the competition to the best of my ability and I was confident in my execution. There was nothing left to do but have a good time. Even if my coffee wasn’t the judges’ favorite that night, I gave it my best shot and learned so much. Thank you @keen_coffee for always putting on such an energetic event and @oatly and @brita.nederland for the support! Very grateful to the judges for dedicating their time and to my friends and fellow competitors for sharing the stage and their motivation, including @r3janga @rd.red @ayujessica_ @yasha.needs.coffee @martenvds @tymonf @h4yuki_coffee @sayakasaito_coffee @danizito_ @indrahokke @thetruejayeff and more 🤩 And thank you to the friends who came out to cheer me on, and @rd.red and @danielmorris.ig for catching my quirks on camera 🤪

🥈 at the @giraffecoffeeroasters x @oatly x @restaurantrenilde Sig Drink Sling! Had a blast with all the other competitors. So much inspiration and skill 😍 congrats champ @air_waaan @thekulturedleaf for such refined craftsmanship! Thank you to the organizers for putting together a platform for creativity and coffee! Special shoutout to @tristans.coffeetrip for coordinating and @julia.overcaffeinated for being a sweet emcee, plus @roosroekeloos and @indrahokke for supporting all the participants ☺️ @giraffecoffeehoogstraat academy is an amazing space. Thank you judges @koffietje.nl @jasper_de_waal @tymonf and the audience panel for tasting all our creations 😋 And @danielmorris.ig for all the footage and encouragement 😚 Spicy Guava Surprise recipe: -30g spicy citrus syrup -130g ice -100g Giraffe Rwanda Liza Kivu strong cold brew (1:8 ratio, 18hrs) -60g guava juice -30g Oatly Haver Cuisine -1 hawthorn candy garnish 1. Combine ice, cold brew, spicy citrus syrup, and guava juice in a glass 2. Top carefully with the cream cap 3. Garnish with hawthorne candy for a plum and spicy guava flavor combo And of course, the special syrup recipe 🌶️ Spicy Citrus Syrup 45g lime discards 45g lemongrass 5g chili 100g sugar 10g pink salt Combine for 12 hours then strain Feel that kick 😜