Nasheman news
In a triumph that echoes the dedication and skill of India’s
barista community, Santhosh Basavaraj, Coffee Specialist at Third Wave Coffee, secured
a remarkable third place in the National Barista Championship (NBC) held at the
prestigious World Coffee Conference (WCC) in Bangalore.
Santhosh Basavaraj’s stellar performance not only earned him the well-deserved
third-place spot but also a prestigious Rs. 25,000 cheque prize. A seasoned participant
in the National Barista Championship for the past six years, Santhosh was the National
Barista Champion in 2019 and secured the position of 1 st runner up in 2022 and
represented India at the World Barista Championship in Melbourne.
“Being part of the National Barista Championship has been a journey of passion,
dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Every cup of coffee tells a story, and
through this competition, I’ve had the privilege to share a piece of India’s rich coffee
culture with the world. This victory is not just mine; it’s a celebration of the entire Third
Wave Coffee barista community and our collective commitment to elevating the art of
coffee,” said an elated Santhosh Basavaraj.
Organised by the Coffee Board, the licensed national body, in collaboration with
coffee stakeholders and esteemed organisations such as SCAI & UCAI, the National
Barista Championship is a platform designed to recognise and celebrate the technical
prowess of the country’s baristas. This competition stands as a beacon for promoting
excellence across the coffee value chain, fostering skill development, and championing
the growth of café culture in India.
This victory not only underscores Santhosh’s individual excellence but also
highlights the growing prominence and skill level of India’s barista community on the
international coffee scene.
About Third Wave Coffee:
Third Wave Coffee is a coffee and food QSR brand founded by Ayush Bathwal, Anirudh
Sharma and Sushant Goel in 2017. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the
homegrown coffee QSR chain has rapidly expanded to over 100+ stores nationwide,
earning a reputation as the fastest-growing coffee brand in the country. Third Wave
Coffee is dedicated to providing a high-quality coffee-first experience to its customers
across the country with a specific focus on high-quality beans, convenient locations and
a technology-enabled consumer experience.
