César Bermejo
Panama
Brew Coffee Company

Please tell us a little about yourself: 

My name is César, I am a Venezuelan living in Panama City. I’ve been working in coffee for the last seven years. I love what I do, and currently opening a new shop in Panama city, Brew Coffee Company.

What are you excited to do in Boston?:

Meet the city and new people. Super exited to be on stage to share my coffee and performance.

Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:

2017 World Barista Championship Seoul – 49th Place, Round One

How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:

I see it as a luxury, and becoming a more sophisticated industry, with more fair trade, and knowledge.

Where do you see yourself in five years?:

Traveling and expanding my company all over the world!

What are your interests outside of coffee?:

I love to travel, study new things, play football, and create new products.

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

Brew Coffee Company Team
César Andrés Bermejo
María Mercedes Reynoso
Diamela Cabrera
Eduardo Salaverry
Raul Martínez

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