Expat. Roasters proudly announces that its esteemed team of baristas will be representing Indonesia in the highly anticipated ASEAN Barista Team Championship 2024, set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 7-8, 2024. The competition will be held at THAIFEX HOREC ASIA 2024, Impact, Muang Thong Thai, Bangkok, Thailand, and will feature a series of challenging rounds, including Elimination, Quarter-Semi Final, Semi Final, and Final Rounds.

Expat. Roasters will be represented by Yande J. Wirawan, I Putu Mahendra Putra, Paula Adinda Agustina Saputri Ngouth, and Dinda Ayu Rizki, as they showcase their expertise, craft, and creativity in various coffee beverage categories such as Long Black, Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Piccolo Latte, Filter Coffee, and more, including the creation of signature beverages.

Under the guidance of Yande J. Wirawan, Expat. Roasters Training Manager & Brand Ambassador, and the leadership of Shae Macnamara, Expat. Roasters Founder and CEO, the team is poised to demonstrate their skills under pressure, delivering fast service and excellent presentation while maintaining quality and accuracy – essential qualities in the world of coffee.

“The competition is designed to reproduce the pressure of what happens behind the espresso bar and how Baristas must work as a team to deliver three things that matter to customers; fast service and excellent presentation whilst maintaining quality and accuracy. It’s a colourful and energetic display of talent from some of the world’s best Baristas,” says Yande. 

Shae Macnamara, Founder and CEO of Expat. Roasters, commented, “We are incredibly proud to have our baristas represent Indonesia at the ASEAN Barista Team Championship 2024. This event not only showcases their exceptional skills but also highlights the quality and innovation that Expat. Roasters stands for. We wish our team the best of luck in the competition.”

Expat. Roasters has a proven track record in both national and international barista competitions and has secured victories in various prestigious events. Yande J. Wiryawan won 3rd place in the Regional Indonesia Barista Championship 2018 and was a Slayer Steam Latteart SmackDown Melbourne Australia 2017 finalist. 

Meanwhile, Paula Adinda Agustina Saputri Ngouth won ⁠7th place in Indonesia Latte Art Championship 2023, 1st Runner Up Coffee & Latte Art Indonesia Bezzera Championship 2022, and ⁠1st Place in Latte Art Championship Ubud Festival 2023; and Dinda Ayu Rizki won the 3rd Winner Barista Challenge 2016 – Regional Jakarta. Their participation in the ASEAN Barista Team Championship 2024 not only aims to elevate the reputation of Indonesian baristas and coffee brands on the global stage but also serves as a platform to further enhance the skills of Expat. Roasters baristas.

About Expat. Roasters

Expat. Roasters is a leading specialty coffee roastery and café chain dedicated to sourcing and roasting the finest coffee beans from around the world. With a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to delivering outstanding coffee experiences, Expat. Roasters has established itself as a prominent player in Indonesia’s thriving coffee industry. The company wholesales across Indonesia and operates stores in Bali, Surabaya, and Jakarta.