Project Description
Hong Kong
Kapo Chiu
Cupping Room Coffee Roasters
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Hi, my name is Kapo. I’m the owner of Cupping Room Coffee Roasters in Hong Kong. I have competed four times since 2011, and this is my third time competing in WBC.
What are you excited to do while you are in Seoul?:
Kimchi
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
2011 HKBC – 2nd place
2012 HKBC Champion
2013 WBC – 15th Place, Round One
2013 HKBC Champion
2014 WBC – 2nd Place
2016 HKBC Champion
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBC?:
My team at the Cupping Room, who have been excellent in covering all the bar shifts so I can put my focus on bigger things.
How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:
In many ways I think the coffee industry needed to change, and will in the future. In particular, I would love to see being a barista as being a sustainable long term career for those who have passion in this industry, which would involve companies paying more, and providing a career path for coffee professionals.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
We started roasting recently, and I am the head roaster. In 5 years time, I would love to see myself being one of the leading roasters to advance roasting quality in my region.
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
All delicious things and travel.
