Holy heckers she’s gone and bloody done it!
Honoka Kawashima has made it through to the semi-finals of the World Barista Champs in Korea.
It’s a routine that will inspire you
In her routine, Honoka took the judges on a coffee journey, anchored in the simplicity of origami. Honoka was able to break down and unpick complexity of the coffee and show the judges how building it back up, one fold at a time, it can create something beautiful.
It was incredibily inspiring story telling - which is such a big part of the World Barista Champs.
The judges thought it was amazing as well. Honoka ranked first equal in overall barista evaluation, and ninth in her milk beverage.
Super strong form as she heads into the semi-finals.
Make sure you tune in to the World Barista Champs website to watch Honoka at 1:32 today.
Read more about the World Barista Champs, and Honoka, here at The Magic Roast.