Thanasis Nikolis

Thanasis has been active in the coffee industry since 2002 and has served as Head of Research & Development and Roasting at KUDU Coffee since 2013. His extensive experience includes roles as Barista, Head Barista, Barista Trainer, Roaster, Staff Manager, and Coffee Consultant.

In 2013, he won 1st place in the Hellenic Barista Championship and reached the semi-finals at the World Barista Championship in Melbourne. He has since coached national champions in Brewers, Roasting, and Ibrik competitions.

Thanasis holds a background in tourism business management and economics, is a Coffee Diploma System holder, and has been an active SCA member since 2011. He served for two years on the five-member board of SCA Hellas, elected as Communication Coordinator.

Since 2014, he has been a lead instructor at Bar Academy, teaching all seminars related to coffee.

P.S. He claims to have trained over 2,000 professionals.
P.S.2. His students never forget him.

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