In this article, we include a small interview between Hario , one of the most preferred brands in the world, especially in 3rd generation coffee equipment, and Agnieszka Rojewska , the former World Barista Champion.
Agnieszka Rojewska stands out as one of the successful names in the coffee world. Rojewska, who finds herself in a life overflowing with coffee beans, claims that with her experience in coffee, barista and the coffee industry, she can answer any question. According to him, it takes hard work to be successful and there is always something new to learn in the process!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN THE COFFEE INDUSTRY?
I started in the coffee business in 2009 when I was working in a chain coffee shop in a train station.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST COMPARISON WITH V60?
I don't remember exactly, but I guess I saw it somewhere and decided to buy it. My first V60 was a red porcelain and when I got it I didn't quite know what to do with it!
WHY DO YOU LOVE THE V60?
I love the V60 because it's one of the most commonly used devices, but also very easy to try or use someone else's recipe at home.
DO YOU HAVE A MESSAGE TO HARIO?
Keep making coffee brewers happy! :)
Agnieszka Rojewska V60 Recipe
- Used V60: Metal
- Dosage: 15g of coffee and 250mL of water
- Duration: 1:00
Rojewska states that her general rule of thumb is to complete the total time to 2:15 for each coffee. This technique can be perfect for people who don't want to wait too long while brewing coffee. Rojewska brews often use the medium grind size and completes the brew in two pours.
Brewing instructions:
- Wait up to 15 seconds for flowering
- Pour water gently in circle with kettle
- Do this until you reach 150 mL.
- Then for the remaining 100mL, pour quickly into the center and keep the water level steady.
- The pouring of water should stop around 1:00.
This article was originally published in the HARIOLOGY V60 Ambassador booklet.
Agnieszka Rojewska's Perspective on the World of Coffee
Agnieszka Rojewska, who is interested in coffee, expresses that, together with her passion and fear, she can answer all questions about coffee, barista and the coffee industry. He states that his life has been intertwined with coffee since 2009 and he has made a great effort to be successful. Currently focusing on coffee education, Rojewska finds it exciting to meet great people interested in coffee from around the world. After winning the title of Polish Latte Art Champion in 2014, Rojewska achieved success as the World Barista Champion in 2018.
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Sharing his views on the future of the coffee industry, Rojewska said, "I think we will learn more about the science of extraction and thus be able to prepare more consistent and high-quality coffee. I also think that machines and grinders will help us to offer a better product. As baristas, we will have a simpler and simpler coffee. We will return to the approach. We aim to meet the expectations of every coffee lover by providing our customers with knowledge and an extraordinary experience, of course, continuous training is also important for this."
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Emphasizing that "no matter how much you try with coffee, there is always a lot to learn", Rojewska considers herself "the best Pole in history" as the first woman to win the World Barista Championship and the only woman to reach the final. Rojewska, which is also authorized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe, provides high quality training in coffee and barista. At the same time, he states that as both an employee and someone who has been on the industrial side, he understands the needs of people who want to receive training.
