Mikael Jasin from Indonesia has been crowned the 2024 World Barista Championship, defeating 53 competitors from around the world. His unique routine focused on meditation and mindfulness, making him the first Indonesian to win this prestigious title and only the third from a major coffee-producing country in four years after Boram Um from Brazil. The championship took place at the World of Coffee Asia in Busan, South Korea and Indonesia will host the 2025 event in Jakarta.
In his winning routine, Jasin showcased an Ethiopian landrace variety called Ají from Colombia and a Gesha-variety coffee from Panama. The final rankings were as follows: Mikael Jasin of Indonesia in first place, Jack Simpson from Australia in second, Takayuki Ishitani from Japan in third, Honoka Kawashima from Aotearoa/New Zealand in fourth, Junghwan Lim from South Korea in fifth, Ian Kissick from Ireland in sixth and Zjevaun Lemar Janga from The Netherlands in seventh.
Jasin’s success marks a significant milestone for Indonesian coffee culture and demonstrates the country’s commitment to promoting sustainability and ethical sourcing practices within the industry. As a result of his victory, he is expected to become an inspiration to aspiring baristas around the world and pave the way for further growth and innovation within the global coffee community.