Fuangfu Jirathitivanich
Thailand
Hands and Heart Coffee Roasters

Please tell us a little about yourself: 

Hi I’m Firm. I love brewing coffee and share it to friends. I have a coffee bar and roastery named Hands and Heart. I started it with my childhood friends. We call people there as our coffeehood.

What are you excited to do in Boston?:

I will go for a city run after the competition. Go shopping running outfits at Lululemon.

Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:

National aeropress championship 2016, 2nd place
National brewers cup 2019, Champion
National brewers cup 2015-2018, participated

How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:

In every part of this industry, they will work and create for a sustainability and make the supply chain more efficient. More equality. All these tings will make this community a better world

Where do you see yourself in five years?:

Brewing coffee at my roastery or cafe

What are your interests outside of coffee?:

Running, football

Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBC?:

I would like to thank View, my best friend and co-founder for the memorable journey…long road ahead! Thanks to my bro and sis at Hands and Heart. They all do the great job there from a big task to tiny details. They all push Hands and Heart forward. I’m thankful for that.
Billion thanks to the passionate and dedicate person, Nicholas, my bro and mentor for everything he has done for this competition and his wife, Yuki.

Last, my family and my mom who will be somewhere above watching my routine in Boston.

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