Yoshi Kato

Asia
Written By Specialty Coffee Association

President of Bontain Coffee Co, a roaster in Japan, since 2003. Role: Direct Trade, quality control, coffee retail, and café operation.

Accomplishments:

  • WBC Certified Sensory Judge from 2009-2018

  • Head Judge at 2013-2016 WBC

  • World Brewers Cup Certified Sensory Judge 2013-2014

  • World Coffee In Good Spirits Sensory Judge 2013-2018

  • Head Judge in the 2016 WCIGS Final & 2013 WCIGS Finals

  • World Coffee Championships Representative since 2013

  • Specialty Coffee Association of Japan, Vice-chair 2012-2013

  • Alliance for Coffee Excellence, Board of Director 2010-2013

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