Dove Chen
New Zealand
Grey St Kitchen Cafe
Please tell us a little about yourself:
I am a father of three cuties, a husband, and a barista & café owner.
What are you excited to do in Boston?:
WBC, Boston Coffee Scene, NBA Games.
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
2015 NZBC – 8th Place
2016 NZBC – 3rd Place
2017 NZBC – 1st Place
2017 WBC – DQ
2019 NZBC – 1st Place
How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:
It will be amazing.
Where do you see yourself in five years?:
I will definitely still be in the coffee industry.
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
Babysitting, basketball, and anything closely related to coffee.
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBC?:
My coaches John Gordon, Sam Low, and David Huang, my family, and my team at GSK.
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