A great barista is leaving the championship stage! For four years, he hasn't missed a single Swiss barista final. With wit, passion, and meticulousness, he always delivered right on point!
Michel certainly belongs among the best in his profession. Reason enough to look back and revisit some special moments. In 2013, a young chef appeared on the championship stage. At that time, he had started working as a field sales representative for a larger roastery about a year earlier.
Field sales representative? Certainly, that's Michel Aeschbacher. And probably one of the best out there for coffee. Hardly anyone is as successful as he is.
How does that come about? The secret recipe of this young man isn't actually a recipe but rather… authenticity.
And: Michel is perhaps the most enthusiastic person I know!! When he tackles a topic, a matter, an idea – then with full fire and passion.
Michel's passion is unmatched. Four times over the past years Michel told me about his planned championship presentations and each time with such unbridled joy, enthusiasm, and conviction that I would have wanted to hand back the score sheet filled with sixes right away.
In 2013, Michel came 5th in his debut. In 2014, only Nina Rimpl narrowly beat him. His aeropress shisha show will remain in memory forever. The narrative arc of suspense in this presentation is unparalleled.
In 2015, Emi Fukahori and Felix Hohlmann battled for the top spot and Michel came 3rd with an extra-class field of competitors behind him. His performance and technical perfection wrung the highest score ever given at a Swiss championship from the judges.
Technically – the best!
Michel, we have the greatest possible respect for you, your achievements, and thank you as coffee makers and barista enthusiasts and friends for 4 great years! At the same time, we look forward to everything that comes next! Because first of all, there are still other stages and secondly, we are very, very happy to work with you and to have you as a course instructor on our team.
