Project Description
Austria
Junior Vargas
Gota Coffee Experts
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
My name is Junior. I am from Peru but based in Vienna, Austria, and I have been working with coffee my entire life. I grew up on a coffee farm, worked in specialty coffee shops and later became a trainer before opening my current coffee shop, GOTA COFFEE EXPERTS.
What are you excited to do while you are in Amsterdam?:
Explore the specialty coffee scene that Holland has to offer.
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
2018 Austrian Barista Championship, 1st Place.
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBC?:
The GOTA COFFEE team and family, and my coaches and moral support, Nina Verhoef and Madalin Truica.
How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:
As specialty coffee becomes more popular so will the demand for specialty coffees. I hope we will see a big increase in independent roasters and hopefully more support and education for the coffee producers.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
Working in Vienna, improving and growing my coffee business and school, opening a roastery.
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
Sports—football in particular. Travelling, cooking and of course llamas.
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