Growing up in the hospitality industry, coffee has never been an unfamiliar topic to Merijn. But it wasn't until his traineeship at an Italian coffee roaster that he became really obsessed by it. Merijn has worked in the coffee industry for over 10 years now, was the 2017 Dutch Barista Champion and winner of the 2018 Dubai International Coffee Championship. Today he fills his days as a consultant (specialized in plant based ingredients) and barista trainer. Through his company Bruegel&Son Coffee Roasters he provides baristas and bars at events and sells specialty coffee beans.