Mikolaj Pociecha - Netherlands

2026 - WBrC - Netherlands

Instagram: @yellow_coat_boi

Please tell us a little about yourself:

I am an account manager at The Coffee Quest based in Amsterdam. It is my second year competing at the Brewers Cup. Fun fact about me is that my biggest love in coffee is probably Robusta and last year I competed with all non-arabica species which got me 3rd place on national stage. I work in coffee primarily because I have a lot of love for the craft, people surrounding it and the diversity of ideas it represents.

What are you excited to do while you visit Brussels?

I am so excited to see my friends from all around the world. It is a once a year opportunity to reconnect, have a coffee and share a laugh with a circle thats scattered all over.

What are your interests outside of coffee?

Thats hard to answer! I enjoy so many things about life, however, coffee is present in most of it and often acts as a link.

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

My coaches and roasters Kaho and Mitchell who run Sango in Amsterdam, my partner Jessica for finding the time and energy to support me even though she's a latte art competitor herself and my team at The Coffee Quest for all the love and flexibility they have blessed me with.