Russia
Arseny Kuznetsov
Traveler’s Coffee

Please tell us a little about yourself:

I am a professional coffee roaster from Siberia, where people take their coffee very seriously.

Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:

I have participated in different Russian coffee competitions (cup tasting, barista, and roasting). I have won some top places but this is my first time at the World Coffee Roasting Championship.

What are you excited to do while you are in Taipei?:

I’m looking forward to seeing Taipei’s best coffeeshops and I’m also expecting a lot from the coffee exhibition.

Which coffee-producing country most interests or excites you?:

I am mostly inspired by Ethiopia. I believe that Ethiopian coffee has unlimited potential.

What are your interests outside of coffee?:

Music, food, and extreme sports.

Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the competition?:

I would like to thank the Russian coffee community, especially all the competitors who I had great relations with. Friendly competition has always inspired me and allowed me to grow as a professional.

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