Project Description
Greece
Michalis Katsiavos
The Underdog
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’ve work in the coffee industry as a barista for the last seven years. Speciality coffee is my passion and the reason I became the 2018 Greek Barista champion. I love competing in coffee events because it gives me motivation and of course its a great chance to develop my knowledge. I am part of The Underdog roasters family, a well known speciality coffee company in Greece and abroad.
What are you excited to do while you are in Amsterdam?:
Explore the coffee scene of the city and food culture.
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
2016 Greek Barista Championship – 3rd Place
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBC?:
The Underdog Roasters team
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
In less than five years I hope to operate my own speciality coffee shop, serving delicious coffees roasted by The Underdog roasters coffee company.
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
Football (A.E.K. Athens), watching movies, and listening to music.
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