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Tetsuya Yamada
Company: Dak Coffee Roasters
Signature drink: Asayake
How do you share your passion for coffee with others, whether within the industry or the wider community?
For me, the answer is simple, to keep making great coffee. When I work as a barista, I prepare so that I can serve the best possible coffee to my customers. When roasting, I focus on daily cuppings to maintain a high level of quality. Competing in competitions allows people to get to know me and may convey my professional passion for coffee to others. I believe the charm of coffee lies in its accessibility and its integration into people's daily lives. For me, the right way to express this is to always give my best to my customers without compromise.
Notable achievements or awards in the coffee industry:
COFFEE MASTERS 2023 2nd place
COFFEE MASTERS 2024 2nd place
COFFEE MASTERS 2025 3rd place
Barista League UK 2021 3rd place
What motivates you to participate in the Coffee Masters competition?
Coffee Masters is a competition that tests the all-around skills of baristas. It is incredibly exciting, unique, and fair. Participating in this internationally prestigious competition is a wonderful challenge for me, and the experience will contribute to my growth. The entertainment value of a coffee competition that spectators can enjoy, the ability to adapt and think on your feet during presentations, and the opportunity for anyone from around the world to compete and have a chance at winning, these are the elements that make this competition so fascinating.
Asayake by Tetsuya Yamada:
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