Project Description

South Korea
Joo Sunghyun
180COFFEEROASTERS

Please tell us a little bit about yourself:

I’m headroaster in 180coffeeroasters.  The only company in Korea with two roasting champions. My coach Seungjin Lee was 2013 champion, and I placed 2017.

How did you get started in coffee?

In 2006 I started with a part time job in small cafe, which lead to a strong interest in coffee.

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

2015 Korean Good Spirts Championship – 5th Place.

2017 Korean Coffee Roasting Championship – 1st Place

What roaster do you currently roast on?

I use 6 roasters theses days; Giesen W30, Giesen W1, Easyster 1.8, Easyster 7, and a Stronghold S7.

How did you learn how to roast coffee?

I met a good roaster, and today he is my coach. He has taught me a lot of things about roasting.

What are your interests outside of coffee?

When I’ve got a day off I like to play PES2018 (Soccer Game).

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 

Maybe I’ll still be working for 180coffeeroasters.

Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognise, or who helped you to prepare for the WCRC?

First my wife Eunsaem. She’s always by my side—she is my anchorwoman.  Secondly my coach, Seungjin Lee, who has taught me the ways of a roasting champion.

What are you excited to do while you are in Guangzhou?

To compete in the roasting championship.

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