Kiril Lebedev
Belarus
Knot Coffee Roasters
Please tell us a little about yourself:
I was interested in coffee for a long time but I only began as a Barista a year and a half ago. I prefer brewed coffee because I like experimenting and the process of finding the best taste.
What are you excited to do in Boston?:
I want to explore the city and the exhibition.
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
Belarus AeroPress Champion 2017
Belarus Brewers Cup 2018 2nd
Belarus Brewers Cup 2019 Winner
How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:
Specialty coffee will move from cafes into people’s homes.
Where do you see yourself in five years?:
At the 2024 World Coffee Exhibition.
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
Modern architecture and electronic music.
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBrC?:
Thank you to anyone who is responsible for growing coffee!
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