@worldofcoffeeusa was extra special for me this year.
I am incredibly proud of how far the San Diego Coffee Community has grown from when I was living there in 2015.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with me and @roastronix leading up to the show. The vibe around the show could not have happened without you.
Special thank you to @elsteventorres@littlewhilesd for hosting the SD Coffee Business Leader Mixer.
I knew San Diego would show up. This place is special and it is all because of the people. To everyone who took a chance on me, I appreciate you.
With a side of jetlag and a filled cup (figuratively and literally), this coffee is my coffee of the month.
Bravo to @fritzcoffeecompany Sudama Bensa Bombe Honey Processed
2025 with Team World was so great that we didn’t manage to get a photo of all 3 of us together. Can’t even tell I photoshopped this though.
Grateful for these two.
11年前的美好，2025年的蛻變👍👍👍
2025.1208-1211 Colombia
11年前（2014年），我初次感受到哥倫比亞咖啡的美好。
今年（2025年），再度造訪，與SCA董事會成員一同見證其整體進步。
感謝FNC的細心安排與熱情接待，每一刻都精彩絕倫。
A Journey from Beauty to Excellence
2014, I first experienced the beauty of Colombian coffee.
This year (2025), I returned alongside SCA board members to witness its remarkable advancements.
🙏 FNC, for the thoughtful arrangements and warm hospitality—every moment was unforgettable.😊😊😊
#specialtycoffee
#cenicafécentronacionaldeinvestigacionesdecafé
#colombiacoffee
Thank you @fedecafeterosc for hosting our Board in Colombia. It was amazing to experience @cenicafe@buencafeoficial@puertoctg The innovation and sustainable practices expand further than Colombia.
We appreciate the partnership and look forward to strengthening it in the years to come.
This is only the beginning. 🇨🇴
Thank you @garfieldmokha for hosting us in Jamaica.
One of the most memorable trips of the year. I cannot be more honored to get the opportunity each year to work with individuals like you on our Board.
Although your time on the Board might feel sorrel, you’ve contributed immensely to organization, the Board, and to the industry. I cannot thank you enough and wish you much happiness. Every ting you have done, you have done with poise and intention.
See you in Dubai.
Specialty coffee is made by specialty people. @subjecttocoffee Tks for coming to Brazil and help us to make coffee better 🫶🏻
Leanne Cheng é a diretora das Américas da SCA. Uma querida que o mundo do café especial me apresentou.
Connected by food and great coffee ☕️
First trip to Brazil, and Curitiba was by far one of the best cities I have been to in the world.
The gastronomy is phenomenal from home cooked meals to restaurants to cafés.
I want to thank @carolfrancodesouza@samanthabrettas@eu_isabelagarcia for being with me the whole week. They hosted me and showed me around the city, introduced me to the community, and always fed me. It was one of those trips that reinvigorates the soul.
@bsca_specialtycoffee@luccacafesespeciais , I cannot thank you enough for what you are doing with the coffee community not just in Curitiba but in Brazil.
Brazilians are one of the most welcoming people and I will be back soon. Muito obrigado for everyone who took the time to meet with me and your patience with my very little Portuguese. I promise to get better for next time. This is only the beginning.
WOC Jakarta was a hit! Pun intended with @andrew_coffee_tolley on slide 2.
It’s always about the people.
It’s about making the coffee industry sustainable for the next generation. I am lucky to have each person in these photos as mentors, friends, and teachers. I can only hope to contribute to keeping this industry thriving and sustainable as much as they have.
Flowers to them all. 🌹
See you next year in Bangkok.
Weeks like this, I can’t help thinking: THIS. This is coffee. It’s the connection and people.
Thank you especially to @blendincoffeeclub@htxcoffeecollective@roastronix for the hospitality and for hosting me in Houston. Shout out to @lucecoffeehouston and @humblegroundscoffee for being a part of the panel highlighting Houston Coffee Businesses.
I can’t wait for people to see the growing and thriving specialty coffee community next month during EXPO.
