Jerry Minh Truong, United States
Independent
Please tell us a little about yourself:
This is my first year in the Barista Championships and I am competing as an independent. I work as a barista in the city of Los Angeles, California. I love to dance and I also am a ceramicist. I got into coffee after switching careers from medicine.
What are you excited to do while you are in Geneva?
I am a fan of watches so I do want to visit the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva. I also hope to have some time to meet up with the popping dance community.
What are your interests outside of coffee?
Outside of coffee I am a ceramicist. I like designing cups and functional ware from a barista's point of view
Is there anyone you’d like to thank?
I'd like to thank my coach Jaymie Lao for all her guidance. My teammates Joe Han and Christian Bak. Frank La, Michelle La, and Stacey Lynden for their endless support. Counter Culture Coffee and Ryan Peterson for coaching and helping me through nationals.
