5 world championships, 5 trophies, 14 months… sort of. It actually took years. It’s wild to think about what years of intense focus and dedication can give you. I’ve 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, I’ve seen first-hand the hard work, sacrifices, and obsession behind each one. One tried for almost 10 years before finally reaching the worlds again — showing relentless tenacity despite setbacks. Another balanced managing a big team while supporting a partner’s world championship campaign, just weeks before competing themselves. A couple of them trained under the weight of their seniors’ 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, I’m sharing this not to show off — but to spark a fire. Success may look shiny, but it’s 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 — but done anyway. So if you’re a competitor out there getting ready — whether it’s an Indonesian regional this week or the World Barista Championship next month — attack every training session without mercy. 💪🏻 This month, Garuda Barista will be brewing at @koffee_mameya_kakeru 📸 @agumons 💄@pupuuttss 👗@masshiroandco

𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏! Selamat datang JUARA DUNIA BARU, World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship 2025, Georgius Audrey Teja @georgiuus 🔥 Apresiasi tertinggi atas kerja kerasnya untuk Indonesia, kami bangga, untuk kesekian kalinya eksistensi kopi Indonesia berada di pentas tertinggi dunia 🇮🇩 #worldcoffeechampionship #geneva #wcc #wcc2026 #scaievents #indonesia

The Kid did it! @georgiuus is the 2025 World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion! 🏆 What an unbelievable achievement—we’re all so proud and so happy for him. Odi came to me almost five years ago, answering a job ad we posted at @ssgcoffeecompany for an Anything Coffee Related role. We were still very new back then, and I needed someone versatile to help with… well, anything coffee-related. What stood out about him was his willingness to learn, absorb, and push himself to grow. When he started, he barely spoke or understood English. He didn’t know how to build flavour combinations. He was young, raw, and inexperienced. But in our team, you either sink or swim. And boy—did he swim. He worked hard, picked up English quickly, and found a love for crafting creative recipes. Honestly, many of my own drinks started as ideas we brainstormed together. He first tried competing in Brewers Cup, but things never quite clicked—even after a few attempts. Thankfully, he found his true calling: Coffee in Good Spirits. And he only went and won it… on his first try. 🤣 Odi is proof that you can outwork talent and privilege—if you want it badly enough. He did everything: saw a therapist, worked with a public speaking coach, attended classes, traveled to support me & spent time in bars & restaurants researching—all while holding down a full-time job. Congratulations, Odi. We’re so proud of you 🥂

ANOTHER WORLD CHAMPION FROM 🇮🇩!! 🥹 From almost last place to first place in the world! So proud of your amazing achievement @georgiuus! Odi first competed in Indonesia Brewers’ Championship in 2022 where he ranked 32 out of 36 contestants. But that didn’t deter him from joining the competition again. This time, Coffee in Good Spirits. The World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship highlights the barista’s mixology skills in a setting where coffee and alcohol go perfectly together. The barista has to make traditional Irish Coffee (with whiskey and coffee) and unique cocktail combinations, which is where @georgiuus ‘s passion truly lies in! Odi’s journey taught us that failures doesn’t determine our fate. It’s how you bounce back and keep staying true to your passion. Find the fire that ignites you🔥 Congrats proud mentors @mikaeljasin @yessyliaviolin @daryantowitarsa ! Another 🏆 for 🇮🇩 Yg mau cobain the winning drinks harus mampir ke @omakafe.jkt 👌 #norestforthewicked #homeofthechampions

Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia 🇮🇩 Kemerdekaan sejati bukan hanya tentang pilihan—tetapi tentang bagaimana kita menggunakan kebebasan itu dengan penuh dedikasi, bekerja keras untuk mengejar mimpi. Untuk diri sendiri, untuk teman satu tim dan komunitas, dan untuk Indonesia 🫡🇮🇩 Long live Republik Indonesia 🇮🇩 True freedom is not just about choice—it’s about using that freedom with dedication, working hard to chase one’s dreams. For ourselves, for teammates and community, and for Indonesia 🫡🇮🇩 World Barista Championship | World Brewers Cup | World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship