Project Description
Brazil
Robson Rodrigues Ribeiro
Cocarive
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am a 29 years old roaster, Q-grader, cupper, and undying coffee lover. I begun my career in 2008 as coffee grader and today I am in charge of all coffee roasters at Cocarive, in Carmo de Minas.
How did you get started in coffee?
I started my career as coffee grader. Then I transfered to the cupping lab where I was an assistant, and today I am a cupper and roaster at Cocarive. In 2012 I became responsible for roasting at the cooperative. After many years of hard work, dedication, and constant learning, I am honored to represent Brazil at World Coffee Roasting Championship! I really could not have a greater achievement in my career.
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
The Brazil Coffee Roasting Championship was my first competition ever!
What roaster do you currently roast on?
Probat P4 and Probatino
How did you learn how to roast coffee?
Hands on, I would say… I’ve been roasting for 4 years, but the first formal course I took was this year, with the instructor Eystein Veflingtad.
What are your interests outside of coffee?
I have many! I am a very curious person, and I think it is a quality, because I am always learning new things. My current hobbies are operating drones and decorating cakes =D
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
My goal is to keep moving on professionally, improve my roasting techniques and contribute to the success of the company I belong to.
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognise, or who helped you to prepare for the WCRC?
I would like to thank Cocarive for the opportunity to compete, my boss Wellington Babá for believing in my potential, and my colleagues who helped me to move on and improve my work on a daily basis.
What are you excited to do while you are in Guangzhou?
Meeting other coffee professionals, exchange experience, and a little shopping.
