US National Brewers Cup Champion 2024
Let me take you on a wild ride through my journey to becoming the 3rd US Coffee Championships victor! (Check out the thrilling tale here: Link)
Hey there, coffee aficionados! I'm Pack Katisomsakul, the caffeine-fueled wizard behind the beans at Newbery Street Coffee Roasters. My twin passions? Traveling and coffee, of course! And let me tell you, during the pandemic, when wanderlust was a distant dream, I vowed to bring the world to us through the magic of coffee.
Picture this: You, me, and a gang of coffee-loving pals embarking on the ultimate adventure. Destination? Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee! Can you feel the excitement tingling in your taste buds already?
Now, brace yourself for the most immersive coffee experience of your life! We're heading straight to the source – the coffee farms. Prepare to be amazed as you witness farmers plucking coffee cherries one by one with their bare hands. It's a symphony of sights, sounds, and smells that'll make you appreciate your morning brew like never before.
But wait, there's more! Ever seen a donkey on a coffee farm? Well, get ready to check that off your bucket list! And did I mention the aroma? Think ripe cherries and luscious strawberries dancing in the air, teasing your senses with every whiff.
Now, here's where the fun truly begins. Picture yourself, armed with your trusty coffee gadgets, facing off against the farmers in the ultimate brewing showdown. Will your brew reign supreme? I'm talking OREA V3, circular paper, Comandante #20 clicks, and a perfect 92°C water temperature – it's a brew-off of epic proportions!
Fast forward to the moment of truth: the taste test. As we sip on freshly brewed coffee, we're transported to a realm of flavor explosions and caffeine-induced euphoria. And guess what? My brew stole the show, earning me the coveted title of US Brewers Cup Champion 2024! But hey, we're all winners here, especially those hardworking farmers who pour their hearts into every bean.
As we bid farewell to our Ethiopian escapade and return home to the US, I hope you're left with memories as rich and flavorful as our coffee journey together. Until next time, keep brewing, keep exploring, and keep the coffee love alive!
Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction, spun around my wild imagination as the US National Brewers Cup Champion 2024. Cheers to coffee adventures!
Congratulations to all the 2024 US National Brewers Cup Champion! again:
1. Weihong Zhang – BlendIn Coffee Club – Houston
2. Peace Sakulclanuwat – Coffee Project NY – New York
3. Pack Katisomsakul – Newbery Street Coffee Roasters – Boston
4. Hugo Cano – Amberson Coffee – Indianapolis
5. Andy Sprenger – Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters – Lakewood, Colo.
6. Marc Chiusano – Flux Coffee – Farmingdale, N.Y.