Name: Phumlani Sibeko
Age: 32
Region and Position: Gauteng, 2nd place
Company and Position: Famous Brands, barista trainer
Coffee used at Nationals: Rwanda
When did you start making coffee? 9years ago
Who do you most look up to in the coffee industry? So many people believe me if I leave any name out it will be war.
Where is your dream coffee destination? Seattle
Why do you compete in these coffee competitions? It's always fun to compete and present the coffee you currently in love with.
What's your favourite food? Pap and mogodu
And your favourite beverage other than coffee? Simple tap water.
Name: Sipho Mabaso
Age:27
Region and Position: 3rd Gauteng
Company and Position:Ninos –Operations Manager
Coffee used at Regionals:
Blacksmith Blend from Ciro
When did you start making coffee? 2009, barista at Nino's Braamfontein
Who do you most look up to in the coffee industry?;myself
Where is your dream coffee destination? Ethiopia
Why do you compete in these coffee competitions? Because I love it, I’m very passionate about the coffee industry and also to grow my coffee understanding.
What's your favourite food? nothing specific…
And your favourite beverage other than coffee? Coke
Name: Byron Keet
Age: 22
Region and position: Eastern Cape / Port Elizabeth
Company and position: Regional barista trainer for Famous Brands
When did you start making coffee? Started making coffee in 2012
Who do you most look up to in the coffee industry? Charlotte Malaval, James Hoffman and Maxwell Dashwood
Where is your dream coffee destination? Too many too choose from London and Daterra (Brasil)
Why do you compete in these coffee competitions? I enjoy competing in general and because of the legendary people involved every year.
What's your favourite food? Too hard to say but French cuisine is up there
And your favourite beverage other than coffee? Craft Beer and Wine
Name: Emmanuel Chimkoko
Age: 29
Region and Position: Gauteng Latte Art Champion
Company and Position: Famous Brands Coffee Company
Coffee used at Regionals: provided by the organisers (Lavazza Super Crema)
When did you start making coffee? Back in 2007
Who do you most look up to in the coffee industry? My collegues in the industry
Where is your dream coffee destination? I would love to visit South America
Why do you compete in these coffee competitions? To improve my skills
What's your favourite food? Steaks
And your favourite beverage other than coffee? Iced Teas from Double Shot..
Name : Zuluboy Zwane
Age: 32 years
Region & position : Gauteng. 6th
Company & position: Famous Brands, Barista Trainer Free State
Coffee used at Regionals : Elsavador coffee
When did you start making coffee? 2008
Who do you most look up to in the coffee industry? Bernard Muneri
What is your coffee dream? To become a coffee roaster
Why do you compete in these coffee competitions? For the love of coffee
What's your favourite food? Seafood
And your favourite beverage other than coffee? Wine
