SCASA Nationals: Barista Profiles 5

1.Full name:
Donovan James McLagan

2.Nickname/ Also Known As:
Sheep

3.Region:
Eastern Cape

4.Cafe/Company and Position:
Urban Espress Coffee Co

5.Competition Category:
Barista Champs,Aero Press and Cup Tasters

6.Favourite coffee beverage:
Americano, cold milk, 1 sugar

7.Complete the sentence: If I'm not drinking coffee you'll find me drinking…Something else wet

8.If you could choose to travel to any coffee destination, where would it be and why?
South America because I think I would learn more.

9.What's the song you can't stop listening to right now?
Pinky and the brain them song.

10.If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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1.Full name:
Nicodemus Nabakwe

2.Nickname/ Also Known As:
Nico

3.Region:
Gauteng

4.Cafe/Company and Position:
Avanti Coffees Ltd - Sales Consultant

5.Competition Category:
Barista Championship

6.Favourite coffee beverage:
Americano – Black

7.Complete the sentence: If I'm not drinking coffee you'll find me drinking… Windhoek Lager

8.If you could choose to travel to any coffee destination, where would it be and why?
Colombia – they practise the best coffee farming methods. I love their diversity in culture too.

9.What's the song you can't stop listening to right now?
Spin my world around – Dj Kent (The Weekent Album)

10.If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pure Basmati Rice with Chicken Stew

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1.Full name:
Craig Gordon Charity

2.Nickname/ Also Known As:
Babe and Dad

3.Region:
KZN

4.Cafe/Company and Position:
Lineage: Roaster, Barista, Technician

5.Competition Category:
Barista Comp

6.Favourite coffee beverage:
Aeropress or Espresso

7.Complete the sentence: If I'm not drinking coffee you'll find me drinking… Craft beer

8.If you could choose to travel to any coffee destination, where would it be and why?
Italy, I would like to see some old school lever machines at work.

9.What's the song you can't stop listening to right now?
Britney Spears: Hit me baby one more time!!

10.If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Napoli at Stretta.

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1.Full Name:
Vitalis “Victor” Mandinenga

2.Nickname:
Chiluba

3.Region:
Eastern Cape

4.Café/Company & Position:
Infood Coffee Society

5.Competition Category:
National Barista Competition

6.Favourite coffee beverage:
Espresso

7.Complete the sentence: If I'm not drinking coffee you'll find me drinking…Ceylon Tea

8.If you could choose to travel to any coffee destination, where would it be and why?
Ethiopia. I like Ethiopian coffees so much and I also like the passion and the coffee culture of the Ethiopian people

9.What's the song you can't stop listening to right now?
Sunny Day by Akon

10.If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pap (Sadza) and Beef Stew

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