A conversation with Boram Um, World Barista Champion 2023

<p>On the podcast today we're catching up with newly-crowned <a href="https://worldbaristachampionship.org/">World Barista Champion</a> Boram Um. </p><p>Born in Brazil to South Korean parents, Boram is the founder of boutique specialty coffee business <a href="https://www.umcoffeeco.com.br/">Um Coffee Co.</a> and is the first Brazilian winner in the competition’s history. </p><p>In this conversation, Boram discusses his mission to educate Brazilian consumers about the joys of home-grown specialty coffee and shares his pride in becoming a role model for the next generation of Brazilian specialty coffee professionals.</p><p><br>Credits music: "Waves With You" by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalieoliveriofficial/">Natalie Oliveri</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/funkleblanc/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg%3D%3D">Funk LeBlanc<strong> </strong></a>in collaboration with <a href="https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/">The Coffee Music Project</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sebcollective/?hl=en">SEB Collective</a></p><p>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at <a href="https://www.worldcoffeeportal.com/">worldcoffeeportal.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5thwavecoffee/">@5thWaveCoffee</a> and tell us what topics you'd like to hear</p>