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Alejandro's Coffee Journey Begins
- Alejandro started drinking instant coffee his mother could afford but disliked the flavor.
- Eventually, he applied for a barista job at Federico Bolanos' new gourmet café despite never hearing the term "barista."
Coffee's Essence: Bean and Grind
- Two main factors affect coffee's smell and taste: bean type and grind method.
- These essential details reveal coffee making as both a science and an art.
From Novice to National Champion
- Federico challenged Alejandro to prepare for the World Barista Championship despite Salvadoran baristas never having won.
- Alejandro won the national championship and earned a spot representing El Salvador globally.