Serkan Sagsoz, Turkey — World Coffee Roasting Championship

Turkey
Serkan Sagsoz
Roast and Found Co.

Please tell us a little bit about yourself:

I am 31 years old, married, and I have 1 child. I live in Izmir, Turkey. I finished university and graduated from both Foreign Trade and Business Administration.

How did you get started in coffee?

A friend of mine wanted me to try a cold brew of a coffee shop in Istanbul. After I tasted it and saw some more coffee shops, I said myself ; “this is great but I can do it much better.” So, I started to roast coffee in a room in my house. That’s how I started roasting in 2015.

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

2017 Turkish National Coffee Roasting Championship – 1st Place

What roaster do you currently roast on?

Toper Cafemino – 1 kg

Garanti – 5 kg (fully customized)

How did you learn how to roast coffee?

On my own and from books I’ve read.

What are your interests outside of coffee?

Sports, and travelling.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself being at the top of my game in the coffee community.

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