Who he is
Australian, 2024 World Barista Champion, representing ONA Coffee. Trained under Sasa Sestic. Australian Barista Champion 2023.
Philosophy
- Refine, don't reinvent. Build on the ONA playbook of CM processing, hyper-controlled extraction, and tightly-rehearsed presentation.
- The grinder is the limit. Burr geometry and particle distribution dictate what's achievable in the cup.
- Service is part of the craft — clarity of communication scores points and builds customers.
Notable quotes
"Every shot is a chance to learn something — even the bad ones."
Signature gear & coffee
- Sanremo YOU machine · Mahlkönig E80 Supreme
- Project Origin Carbonic Maceration Sudan Rume / Geisha
- Pulsar, Weber Workshops accessories
Known for
- 2024 WBC champion
- ONA Coffee head of coffee
- Continuing Australia's WBC legacy after Anthony Douglas (2022)
Championships
2020 · Australian Barista Championship
Champion- Sponsor
- ONA Coffee
2017 · Australian Barista Championship
Champion- Sponsor
- ONA Coffee
2016 · Australian Barista Championship
Champion- Sponsor
- ONA Coffee