5 world championships, 5 trophies, 14 monthsโฆ sort of.
It actually took years.
Itโs wild to think about what years of intense focus and dedication can give you. Iโve been lucky to train alongside these incredible coffee professionals these past few years.
And while it might look like we won our trophies one after another, Iโve seen first-hand the hard work, sacrifices, and obsession behind each one.
One tried for almost 10 years before finally reaching the worlds again โ showing relentless tenacity despite setbacks.
Another balanced managing a big team while supporting a partnerโs world championship campaign, just weeks before competing themselves.
A couple of them trained under the weight of their seniorsโ legacies and expectations, sleeping on training room floors to squeeze out every extra minute. And still, they exceeded what was expected of them.
With the WCC 2025 season wrapping up next month, Iโm sharing this not to show off โ but to spark a fire. Success may look shiny, but itโs built on unseen struggle: failed run-throughs, tears on the morning of finals, missed flights while sourcing ingredients, the guilt of saying no to family moments, or even going straight from the airport after a win to help a teammate prepare. All done with no guarantee of success โ but done anyway.
So if youโre a competitor out there getting ready โ whether itโs an Indonesian regional this week or the World Barista Championship next month โ attack every training session without mercy. ๐ช๐ป
This month, Garuda Barista will be brewing at @koffee_mameya_kakeru
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