Xander Venter, South Africa

Robin Chat Coffee Roastery

Please tell us a little about yourself:

I am the owner of Robin Chat Coffee that has been on the judging side of the table for 4 years and now competing for my 2nd year. I love outdoors, bird watching and any form of sport! Married to my superhuman of a wife and we have two super boys, two and four years old. Coffee is my link to get to people.

What are you excited to do while you visit the Panama city?:

Watching birds, visiting farm and swimming

What are your interests outside of coffee?:

Birding, golfing, hiking and making food

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

Theo le Roux, Ivan Richards and Stevo Kuhn for their input and coaching and ultimately my wife and family for their relentless support

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