Cynthia’s Journey: Out of 40,000+ Green Apron partners in EMEA, Cynthia was 2021’s number one!
One year after winning the prestigious title of EMEA Barista Champion, we took a trip to Beirut, Lebanon to catch up with 2021's best barista, Cynthia Khattar.
Cynthia competed virtually as the world navigated the global pandemic and battled it out from Beirut and clinched the golden pitcher and coveted purple apron.
What was Cynthia's life like before, during, and after winning Starbucks biggest ever virtual competition? Let's find out…
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Updated: 22 November 2021 It might have been raining in England, but at Starbucks iconic Tower Place store in London, there was still plenty to smile about, as partners from 26 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa competed in the finals to become this year’s 2021 EMEA Barista Champion. Streaming in real-time online […]
There is always a person behind the coffee, but could there be a champion barista behind your next beverage? Meet the 16 finalists from across Europe, Middle East, and Africa competing to win the title of Barista Champion 2021. Stefani, Austria Hercules, Cyprus Julia, Czech Republic Victoria, France Zalan, Hungary Isabella, Italy Cynthia, Lebanon Jurre, […]
They say good things come to those who wait, and after a year hiatus, over 40, 000 partners from across Europe, Middle East, and Africa are finally getting their chance to be crowned Barista Champion, at the long-awaited 2021 awards. Putting the proverb to the test and making up for a lost time, this year […]