Project Description
Puerto Rico
Edwin Gorritz
Barista Squared
Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have been a Barista for 8 years and on this journey I became a Q-Grader, roaster and Coffee Shop owner. I had the pleasure of representing Puerto Rico in the World Coffee In Good Spirits competition in 2013 and 2015.
What are you excited to do while you are in Seoul?:
Checking out the coffee scene
Please list the coffee competitions you have participated in, what year they took place, and your results:
2013 WCIGS – Nice, France
2015 WCIGS – Gothenburg, Sweden
2017 WBC – Seoul, South Korea
Is there anyone you would like to thank or recognize, or who helped you to prepare for the WBC?:
I would first like to thank the person that introduced me to Specialty Coffee who is also my coach, my wife Helena. I will like to thank Lucemy, Alfredo, the Puerto Rico Barista Team and the crew at Barista Squared.
How do you see the coffee industry changing in the future?:
I believe with the climate changes we will be forced to experiment with different varietals. I also see a shift in regions known for quality coffee.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
Hopefully with a couple more stores, and helping to raise the quality of coffee in Puerto Rico.
What are your interests outside of coffee?:
I like being a tourist on the island, and skateboarding.
