Anton Söderman
Norway
Kaffebrenneriet

Please tell us a little about yourself:

35-year old barista living in Oslo. Runner, dancer, vegan-food eater.

How did you get started in coffee?:

I needed a job.

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

2017 Norwegian Latte Art Championships 2017 – 2nd Place
2017 Barista League (Gothenburg) – 1st Place
2018 Norwegian Latte Art Championships – 2nd Place
2018 Norwegian Brewers Cup – 4th Place
2018 Norwegian Cup Tasters Championships 2018 – 1st Place

What are you excited to do while you are in Brazil?:

Dance, participate, observe, enjoy the weather.

What is your favorite coffee to cup?:

Ethiopian Gotu Karu filter coffee.

What are your interests outside of coffee?:

Running, food, movement, back to basics kind of stuff.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:

In a mountain cabin.

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

Kaffebrenneriet and SCA Norway — thank you!

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