Creating national champions

ONA Coffee’s Head Trainer, Hugh Kelly, competed at the ASCA Australian Barista Championship at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in March 2016, taking the national title.

Using a freezer processed Castillo from El Mirador in Colombia for his Espresso, Hugh wowed the judges with his understanding of varietals & experimental coffee processes. Project Origin’s relationship with Elkin Guzman of El Mirador in Colombia is extremely productive and we are expecting great things in the future from Elkin.

Hugh was coached by the current Australian & World Barista Champion (& Project Origin’s bean hunter) Sasa Sestic. After months of tireless preparation & training, Hugh’s presentation focussed on the importance of the overall coffee experience, from origin to cup ; a winning combination.

ONA Coffee also had two other finalists at the Australian Barista Competition, including the previous Head Barista from ONA’s The Cupping Room and current Project Origin Assistant, Yanina Ferreyra, who came in fifth place.

Hugh came 8th in the World Barista Competition 2016, representing Australia, in Dublin Ireland in June 2016.

The Colombia El Mirador freezer processed Castillo will be available through Project Origin in the future.

Please contact [email protected] for details.