Rosso Coffee Roasters—Our Award-Winning Legacy
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Roasting
Our roasting team expertly balances science and art to craft expressive coffee profiles. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and years of experience, this dedication to perfection fuels our champions' success, providing them with a system to roast world-class coffee. -
Sourcing
We source exceptional coffee by building direct, ethical relationships with global farmers. Our expertise in understanding top-tier coffee is key to our champions' achievements. -
Coaching
Our team's competition experience began in 2010 and today provides a comprehensive training program, blending hard work, innovation and personality into a successful Championship performance.
Awards
At Rosso Coffee Roasters, we pride ourselves on excellence in coffee and the expertise of our team. Our baristas have competed on both national and global stages, earning top honours in prestigious competitions.
Here’s a breakdown of our accomplishments:
Barista Championship
World Barista Champion 2024: 1st Place - Mikael Jasin (Indonesia)
Canadian Barista Champion 2024: 1st Place - Nelson Phu (Canada)
World Barista Champion 2023: 1st Place - Boram Um (Brazil)
Canadian Barista Champion 2019: 1st Place - Cole Torode (Canada)
World Barista Championship 2019: 3rd Place - Cole Torode (Canada)
Canadian Barista Champion 2018: 1st Place - Cole Torode (Canada)
World Barista Champion 2018: 5th Place - Cole Torode (Canada)
The World Barista Championship (WBC) celebrates excellence in coffee, advancing the profession through innovation in the espresso category, and engaging a global audience with a yearly event consisting of over 50 global Champions and their represented countries
The rankings above include our roles as both Competitors and Coaches.
Brewers Cup
Canadian Brewers Cup Champion 2023: 1st Place - Cole Torode
The Brewers Cup showcases the craft of manual coffee brewing, emphasizing the art of filter coffee brewing.
Coffee in Good Spirits (CIGS)
World Championship 2022: 4th Place - Nelson Phu
Canadian CIGS Champion 2020: 1st Place - Nelson Phu
CIGS highlights innovative coffee and spirit recipes, showcasing the barista’s mixology skills while creating parallel between specialty coffee and fine spirits.
Cezve/Ibrik
Canadian Cezve/Ibrik 2024: 2nd Place - Scott Sanger
This competition honors the cultural tradition of Cezve or Ibrik coffee preparation, blending skill with heritage.
Latte Art
Latte Art Champion of Canada 2020: 1st Place - Nelson Phu
The Latte Art competition focuses on visual creativity and skill, challenging baristas to create identical and innovative patterns.
Nelson Phu - Canada
Nelson Phu, a cornerstone of our Rosso team since 2016, has earned numerous national titles, including Coffee and Good Spirits, Latte Art, and now Barista! Nelson's storytelling and presentation at the World Barista Championship (WBC) were highly acclaimed, earning him a 16th-place global ranking.
Mikael Jasin - Indonesia
We first met Mikael in 2019, forming a bond that led to coaching him to World Barista Champion in 2024. Mikael's dedication and mindfulness in his daily practice have significantly influenced his life and coffee presentation, and we were thrilled to support his journey to the top.
Boram Um - Brazil
Congratulations to Boram Um, the 2023 World Barista Champion! Boram, part of the Fazenda Um family, manages two farms in Brazil, focusing on quality control and innovation. He’s deeply involved in testing new varietals and fermentation techniques to elevate Brazilian coffee.