Klaus Trifich
Austria
Connaisseur
Please tell us a little about yourself:
A coffee loving arborist.
How did you get started in coffee?:
After visiting Kaffee Alchemie in my hometown Salzburg.
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
2014 – Austrian Cup Tasters Champion
2014 World Cup Tasters Championship, Melbourne – 20th Place, Round One
2016 Austrian Cup Tasters Championship – 2nd place
2017 Austrian Cup Tasters Championship – 3rd place
2017 Austrian Brewers Cup – 3rd Place
2018 Austrian Cup Tasters Champion
What are you excited to do while you are in Brazil?:
Maybe visit a coffee farm?
What is your favorite coffee to cup?:
No particular favourites, soft spot for Kenya, Ethiopia, and…
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
I am an arborist, illustrator, climber, musician and parent.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
…plenty of coffee breaks.
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the competition?:
John Stubberud, Michi Manhart, Paul Marsden, Eva and Luis
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