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We reached out to each of the 2015 World Barista Championship competitors prior to their routines, to learn a bit more about them as competitors and coffee pros. We hope you enjoy these interviews!
Name: Ozkan Yetik
Company: Coffee Brew Lab
Country: Turkey
Number of years as a barista: 8
Number of competitions competed in: 4
Competition Coffee: Ethiopia Hachira, Probador Colectiva (cagatay gulabioglu) natural, a very special process.
Signature Beverage: A smoked espresso with bourbon scent.
Secret Weapon: A smoking gun.
Playlist: Turkish Dj Aksak has made a special mix for my competition routine.
Routine Theme: The Rubicae family.
Total Practice Hours: 30
Fashion: Regular Stuff.
Additional Notes: I hope it all goes well for everyone.