Hello guys, It has been a while since our last update. Thank you all for the DMs. We are okay. Unfortunately, Micky has been sick for a while, and he is the one to blame for not updating Instagram. So here are some quick updates: 1. 101 Coffee Stories will continue, we didn’t reach our funding goal on Kickstarter this time, but we won’t let it affect our mission - empower coffee people in the industry. Currently, our content writer interns are working hard on the book. So don’t worry; you will get this book in 2023. A big shout out to our fantastic interns Nathierah, Emma, and Philip. 
 2. After almost 2 year’s R&D, our MOMENTEM is finally ready for mass production. In 2023 Spring, we will visit China, check our manufacturer, and do the final QC to ensure that MOMENTEM will be perfect. 
 3. We recently tried Little Red Book （小红书）in China, surprisingly, we received tremendous support, and within a few days, we sold more than 100 wristbands. This means we can finally make our promise - donating $500 to Adelitas Coffee Farm. Thank you, Fatima @coacoffee for connecting us.
 4.  As far as we know, our partners Tanty @tjhartono (Indonesia), and Common Ground Cafe @commonground.cafe (Malaysia) will make their donations again soon to help their local coffee community. Great job!!!
 5.  If you want to do good with us, become a @coffeewristbands charity partner today. If you want to share your coffee stories, check the link in the bio and submit them today. You may have a chance to have your story in our coming book 101 Coffee Stories :)  #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #кофе #бариста #niteliklikahve  https://www.instagram.com/p/CmYw-xZrXom/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Welcome to Specialty Coffee Shops

Welcome to my new Blog Specialty Coffee Shops. Please like and share and spread the word. We will be giving daily updates on the best Specialty Coffee Shops in Dublin. 

Cold Drip Coffee. Brewing with cold water produces coffee which is low in acidity, bitterness and astringency while extracting the best aroma. Got my hands on a Kenyan single origin which is great for filtered coffee. 👌🏻👌🏻😉 #jespresso #colddrip #baristastyle #speicaltycoffee #growingbusiness #womeninbusiness

Today is the last day of Coffee Rewinds, and it is also the last day of our 101 Coffee Stories campaign on Kickstarter. We want to give this special day to a particular person, I’M NOT A BARISTA’s first supporter, a home brewer, a barista champion, or a coffee entrepreneur; his name is Sulaiman Alalawi. We thank Sulaiman for his tremendous support since 2019. You are a true inspiration for us all. We have seen how you developed your skills each year and became a champion, and we know your future will be as bright as the stars in the sky, and we can’t wait to meet you again. — "We learn more from our failures than from our successes. Not only do we find out what doesn't work so that we can adjust our future attempts, we learn about ourselves in the process and gain a bit of empathy towards others that might be struggling as well." Sorry, all supporters. This time, we are not able to bring the book 101 Coffee Stories to life. However, we believe everyone’s voice within the coffee community still deserves to be heard, and we want to make this book happen in one way or another. 1. What happens next?
If you are a backer of 101 Coffee Stories on Kickstarter, there is nothing you need to do. You will not be charged, so don’t worry. 

If you want to continue supporting us and this book. We want to hear your opinion. 2. Survey 
We want to know your opinion about this book. Do you need the audio book? What is the book size you want? And more…. So please take a few minutes to participate a short survey, this will help us refine our strategy, and make sure our next attempt will be a success. 

Please use the link in bio and fill out the survey. Thank you. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #кофе #бариста #niteliklikahve (at UAE) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8xLB5qbwH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today’s coffee story is dedicated to her because we want to let her personality inspire you as much as it has inspired us. If you are a fan of I’M NOT A BARISTA, you must know this cool, artistic, coffee girl from Turkey. Barista, designer, assistant coffee roaster or what we would simply call, an artist. That’s only a few words that can describe Nükhet Çubukçular @blckhoneygirl. “For me, coffee is a matter of respect. It connects people. The coffee community inspires me every day” Article by Vasileia Fanarioti. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — *Project update: There are only 2 days left till the 101 Coffee Stories campaign ends on Kickstarter. Due to the inability to reach our funding goal, this project will ultimately fail. We would like to tell you, our fellow backers and all the followers, of the new direction we would like to take this project in. We believe everyone’s voice within the coffee community still deserves to be heard, and we still want to make this book happen. It’ll just look a little different. 1. What happens next?
If you are a backer of 101 Coffee Stories on Kickstarter, there is nothing you need to do. You will not be charged, so don’t worry. 

If you want to see this book in real life, we have a good news, we will do our best to bring this book to life to give a voice to the coffee community that deserves to be heard. 2. Survey 
We want to know your thoughts about this book, so please take a few minutes to participate a short survey, use the link in bio to start now. Thank you. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #кофе #бариста #niteliklikahve (at Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6IqKnqwDO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s a very brave thing to be a risk taker. To put yourself out there and take the chance that you might fall flat on your face is no easy task, but it can also be extremely rewarding. We recently had the privilege of meeting a woman who is not afraid to take risks and make the most out of life: Niki Di Landa Niki Di Landa was born in Bologna, Italy, and grew up in northern Greece. She is half-Greek, half-Italian, and has as she calls it “a dual nationality and a dual mentality”. “I went back to my childhood thoughts. I thought about what I wanted to do when I was a kid, how I imagined my life. I remembered I had the most fun when I was working in the hospitality industry during the summer season. I thought well, maybe there is something there.” Article by Vasileia Fanarioti. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — *Project update: There are only 3 days left till the 101 Coffee Stories campaign ends on Kickstarter. Due to the inability to reach our funding goal, this project will ultimately fail. We would like to tell you, our fellow backers and all the followers, of the new direction we would like to take this project in. We believe everyone’s voice within the coffee community still deserves to be heard, and we still want to make this book happen. It’ll just look a little different. 1. What happens next?
If you are a backer of 101 Coffee Stories on Kickstarter, there is nothing you need to do. You will not be charged, so don’t worry. 

If you want to see this book in real life, we have a good news, we will do our best to bring this book to life to give a voice to the coffee community that deserves to be heard. 2. Survey 
We want to know your thoughts about this book, so please take a few minutes to participate a short survey, use the link in bio to start now. Thank you. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #кофе #бариста #niteliklikahve (at Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl3coH7qjnv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Not so long ago Mbonisi Bamala @iam_mbonisi was ignorant to the joy of coffee and clueless of the monumental part it would grow to play in his life. Currently based in UAE with Zimbabwean roots, coffee for Mbonisi was a distant phenomenon and a traditionally luxury commodity; the limited experience he did have involved tasteless powered brews which never caught his interest. “The whole story from bean to cup inspired me to focus more on the craft and execute the job properly”. Outside of coffee, Mbonisi is a family man. He loves spending time with those who know him best and when he’s not enjoying his speciality V60 pour-over, you might find him relaxing with a cold beer. He is enthused by encouraging baristas to stick with their trade, despite difficult conditions and more often than not a distorted balance between working hours and pay. Article by Louisa Campbell. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Want to see Mbonisi’s story in the book 101 coffee stories? Only 5 days left to bring this book to life. Back the book today on Kickstarter, link in bio. We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #özelkahve #кофе #бариста #uae (at UAE) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl010tiKFxu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Two-time winner of the Brewers Cup Champion of Turkey and professional barista trainer, Orkun Üstel @orkunustel always loved coffee. He is always experimenting and willing to learn more about coffee. To him, specialist coffee plays a unique role in the industry.  “I think that specialty coffee is the most complex agricultural product that we have cultivated.” “I prefer to define myself as a competitive coffee maker and a coffee enthusiast because I have been competing every year since I started working as a barista. I love to compete in the championship and test my limits!” Article by Chloe Lovatt. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Want to see Orkun’s story in the book 101 coffee stories? Only 5 days left to bring this book to life. Back the book today on Kickstarter, link in bio. We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #özelkahve #кофе #бариста (at Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClySA2jKFbE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“In Mexico, there is a popular saying – coffee smells better than it tastes.” Or so Guadalupe Delgadillo @g_delgadillo thought. It took a local Mexican Guerrero double espresso with milk to change her mind. In the middle of a busy open market full of fresh fruit and vegetables, the fresh scent of ground coffee stopped her in her tracks in the hunt for almonds. It was sweet, smooth, delicious, life-changing, and from that moment, Guadalupe knew that her coffee experience would never be the same. Article by Paul Wong. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Want to see Guadalupe’s story in the book 101 coffee stories? We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #özelkahve #кофе #бариста (at Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwtzkQK90c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Coffee isn’t just a transaction but an expression of personal desire.” If someone likes coffee with milk, then cappuccinos are always a great idea – it’s all based on personal preference. When it comes to coffee, Margarita Amelina considers communication to be an essential part of the process. This is a lesson that has stayed with her throughout her 10-year-long career, in the coffee industry.  “As a coach, I would advise aspiring baristas to never overestimate their coffee knowledge.” Article by Talia Goury. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Want to see Margarita’s story in the book 101 coffee stories? We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #özelkahve #кофе #бариста https://www.instagram.com/p/CltJGbXqiEh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From aeronautical engineering to coffee social media creator, this is Levent Öncü’s story. ”brewing coffee is a complex journey, it takes a lot of time to read and learn.” After Levent graduated in 2006 he worked in the design of aircraft engines as a senior engineer and has been for the last 17 years. Then he decided to combine his love of coffee and engineering to talk about the engineering and science of coffee. Levent is not only helping the Turkish coffee community with education and by running the largest coffee forum in Turkey, but he is also helping them acquire coffee easier. There aren’t many coffee content creators in Turkey and Levent has used his platform for good and directly engages with many distributors and roasters in Turkey. Article by Mollie Sprigg. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Help us raise funds to help coffee people in need *Coffee Wristbands 50% OFF *101 Coffee Stories 50% OFF on Kickstarter Use the link in the bio to get the special offers today. — Want to see Levent’s story in the book 101 coffee stories? We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. For only $14, you will have a beautiful hardback and an audiobook with 101 coffee stories you can listen to on the go. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè #Kahve #özelkahve #ronaldo (at Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClqiWY8KSIV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Whatever you’re doing right now may not be significant the next day. So, make sure you don’t stop learning, don’t base your knowledge on something in just the now, because maybe tomorrow it will change.” Mariam Erin Pinza @mariam.erin, the UAE Brewers Cup Champion in 2021 and UAE Cezve Ibrik champion in 2022, who is originally from the Philippines and based in the United Arab Emirates, had a lot to say and share about her experiences and, of course, her love for coffee. “I fell in love with specialty coffee when I went to a coffee shop, and then the barista was full-heartedly talking about one cup with a guest.” This moment took her down a wondrous path that has made her gain recognition, even as an immigrant in the UAE. In her five years living in the Emirates, she has seen significant growth in the specialty coffee industry, mainly due to its consumers. “It’s the people. We’re so connected over a single cup of the crop, that innovations don’t stop. People keep learning about it, and people keep arguing about it as well. But it’s good because, at the end of the argument, there is a conclusion.” Article by Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Help us raise funds to help coffee people in need *Coffee Wristbands 50% OFF *101 Coffee Stories 50% OFF on Kickstarter Use the link in the bio to get the special offers today. — Want to see Mariam’s story in the book 101 coffee stories? We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè  #uae (at UAE) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cln6qlyqp-j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Balancing being a father and running multiple coffee social media accounts, how does Justin Piercy from DaddyGotCoffee do it? Justin Piercy, from Ontario, Canada is not a barista but is a coffee lover with a strong drive and passion for growing his community. Justin’s main job is working for a church doing digital communications. As he navigated Instagram for his job, he also began experimenting using his personal account which led to him creating his coffee Instagram account: @DaddyGotCoffee where he inspires others on their daily coffee journey.  Article by Mollie Sprigg Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Black Friday Sales *MOMENTEM 35% OFF (Use coupon code “MOMENTEM35” for $70 USD discount ) *Coffee Wristbands 50% OFF *101 Coffee Stories 50% OFF on Kickstarter Use the link in the bio to get the special offers today. — We need your help; act today. We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. For only $14, you will have a beautiful hardback and an audiobook with 101 coffee stories you can listen to on the go. Act today, back the book on Kickstarter, and ask your coffee friends to join us and give a voice to coffee people like you. For only $14, you can get a beautifully designed book of coffee stories and an audiobook. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè   (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CllXfFVKhwP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Pinar Misirdal’s  journey to becoming the now well-regarded and respected first-ever female 2018 Barista Champion of Turkey had humble beginnings. Being a graphic design student and struggling financially to save money for school, she turned to her first-ever job at a third wave coffee cafe. Little did she know that this opportunity would change her life. Article by Paul Wong. Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Black Friday Sales *MOMENTEM 35% OFF (Use coupon code “MOMENTEM35” for $70 USD discount ) *Coffee Wristbands 50% OFF *101 Coffee Stories 50% OFF on Kickstarter Use the link in the bio to get the special offers today. — We need your help; act today. We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. For only $28, you will have a beautiful hardback and an audiobook with 101 coffee stories you can listen to on the go. Act today, back the book on Kickstarter, and ask your coffee friends to join us and give a voice to coffee people like you. For only $14, you can get a beautifully designed book of coffee stories and an audiobook. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè   (at Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cli5dF1KwCT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is I’M NOT A BARISTA’s STORIES REWIND. Only 12 days left to bring the coffee book 101 Coffee Stories to life. Back the project today on Kickstarter, and share this project with your coffee friends. Thank you.  Meet Ronaldo Hurtado @ronaldohurtadog from Colombia. How weird that some of us don’t know how much we’re going to love coffee even if you grow up in favourable surroundings. Of course, family background isn’t enough. To be really good at something, you need to put in the work: learn, train, and focus on what it is exactly that you want to achieve. This is Ronaldo’s story. Article by Ronita Dragomir Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Black Friday Sales *MOMENTEM 35% OFF (Use coupon code “MOMENTEM35” for $70 USD discount ) *Coffee Wristbands 50% OFF *101 Coffee Stories 50% OFF on Kickstarter Use the link in the bio to get the special offers today. — We need your help; act today. We have featured hundreds of coffee stories on the internet. Now we want to bring their voices to the front line and share their stories directly with coffee lovers in coffee shops, at homes, in bookshops, and everywhere coffee enthusiasts exist. And for those with reading disabilities or too busy to sit down to read, we invited professional narrators to narrate these stories for your listening pleasure. For only $28, you will have a beautiful hardback and an audiobook with 101 coffee stories you can listen to on the go. Act today, back the book on Kickstarter, and ask your coffee friends to join us and give a voice to coffee people like you. For only $14, you can get a beautifully designed book of coffee stories and an audiobook. — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #barista #speicaltycoffee #coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè   (at Colombia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClgYnZmKrKl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is I’M NOT A BARISTA’s STORIES REWIND. Only 13 days left to bring the coffee book 101 Coffee Stories to life. Back the project today on Kickstarter, and share this project with your coffee friends. Thank you.  Meet Regina Begum, a Barista from Mumbai, India, whose passion is sampling and creating espressos of the highest quality.  Growing up in the girls home, her love for coffee was curbed by her limited access; she usually only had coffee once or twice a month. But the restraint piqued her curiosity into the world of coffee; she remembers experimenting with instant coffee as a child and thinking to herself that this is what she wanted to do for a living. “I would love to open up a specialty coffee in places that had not been exposed to even the basic knowledge of coffee and educate them.” Article by Pippa Chatikavanij Please read the full article with the link in our bio. — Black Friday Sales *MOMENTEM 35% OFF (Use coupon code “MOMENTEM35” for $70 USD discount ) *Coffee Wristbands 50% OFF *101 Coffee Stories 50% OFF on Kickstarter — Want to share your story? Check the link in our bio and DM us. #iamnotabarista #baristaonbike #coffeetrainer #coffeewristband #coffeestory #barista #speicaltycoffee #rewind #coffeestories #101coffeestories #love #coffeelover #coffeelove #coffeecommunity #colombia #sunday #coffeeroaster #coffeefarmer #mexico #girlpower #brewbar #咖啡师 #咖啡 #バリスタ #باريستا #قهوة #コーヒー #café #caffè   (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CleGq6lLtXf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=