George Papantoniou , Greece
Foyer Espresso Bar
Please tell us a little about yourself:
I work in coffee for the last 10 years. I own a coffee shop in Athens, Greece called Foyer Espresso Bar.
I have been competing myself for the last 2 years but have been part of competition teams for the last 5.
I felt that it would help me grow as a professional. And it did. But mostly through the people that I met and worked in my way here.
I can't tell if it's fun but ever since I bought my first Hario V60 11 years ago, I honestly can't remember a single day that I haven't brewed even one pourover. 2 years ago I couldn't drink coffee for about a month due to a health issue. Back then I would wake up, brew a small pourover and then throw it the sink.
I was intrigued by it when I tried for the first time a coffee that actually tasted like something. Since then I couldn't look back. I opened my coffee shop trying to get more people to experience that same feeling I did.
What are you excited to do while you are in Jakarta?
I have never been before so I am excited to even see a part of it.
What are your interests outside of coffee?
I love food, movies and football.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank?
My dedicated team from Foyer. Some are will be in Jakarta with me but some unfortunately not.
