Martin Wölfl

Who they are

Martin Wölfl is a professional barista and coffee educator based in Austria, recognized as the 2024 World Brewers Cup Champion. Representing Wildkaffee Rösterei, he has become a leading figure in the European specialty coffee scene, known for his technical precision and focus on innovative brewing equipment.

Philosophy

• Technical Synergy: Believes that the interaction between water chemistry, grind consistency, and brewing physics must be perfectly aligned to unlock a coffee's potential.
• Elevated Service: Focuses on the "guest experience" in competition, aiming to make complex specialty coffee approachable through clear storytelling.
• Equipment Innovation: Advocates for the use of modern technology, such as flat-burr grinders and specialized filter papers, to achieve higher sweetness and clarity.
• Continuous Refinement: Known for a meticulous approach to practice, often spending years refining a single routine before taking it to the world stage.

Notable quotes

"Consistency is the bridge between a good coffee and a world-class experience."

Signature gear & coffee

• Mazzer ZM: His preferred grinder for competition, utilized for its precision and low retention.
• Orea Brewer: A key component of his winning routine, often paired with Sibarist filter papers.
• Wildkaffee Rösterei: His long-standing roaster partner, contributing to quality control and competition selections.

Known for

• 2024 World Brewers Cup Champion.
• Multi-time Austrian Brewers Cup Champion: A dominant force in his home country's specialty coffee competitions.
• Wildkaffee Ambassador: A long-standing collaboration with the German/Austrian roastery, contributing to their quality control and training.
• Modern Extraction Techniques: Popularized specific bypass and agitation methods during his competitive runs.