Mikael Jasin of Indonesia has been crowned the 2024 World Barista Championship, defeating out 53 competitors from around the world. His unique routine focused on meditation and mindfulness, making him the first Indonesian to win this title and only the third from a major coffee-producing country in four years after Boram Um from Brazil. The championship took place at the World of Coffee Asia in Busan, South Korea, and Indonesia will host the 2025 event in Jakarta.
Jasin’s winning routine featured an Ethiopian landrace variety called Ají from Colombia and a Gesha-variety coffee from Panama. In second place was Jack Simpson from Australia, followed by Takayuki Ishitani from Japan in third, Honoka Kawashima from Aotearoa/New Zealand in fourth, Junghwan Lim from South Korea in fifth, Ian Kissick from Ireland in sixth, and Zjevaun Lemar Janga from The Netherlands in seventh.
The championship saw a close competition between many talented baristas who showcased their skills through their unique routines. Many were impressed with Jasin’s approach to his routine which incorporated mindfulness and meditation techniques into his coffee-making process. His use of Ethiopian landrace varieties like Ají and Gesha-variety coffees also caught the attention of many judges as they highlighted his passion for quality ingredients and attention to detail.
DCN congratulates Mikael Jasin on his victory at the 2024 World Barista Championship. We look forward to seeing what he will do next as he continues to push boundaries in the world of specialty coffee. If you have any comments or questions about this news story or any other topic, please don’t hesitate to contact DCN’s editors for more information.