Picture this: it's the final of the World Barista Championship (yes, a real thing, and no, I've never been). There's a human ...

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Nobuki Shimode of Japan. Shimode won with his Blooming Yuzu Espresso creation and will help develop a new worldwide beverage.

Starbucks crowned Nobuki as its first Global Barista Champion during the 2025 Leadership Experience event in Las Vegas.

"She smiled and said, 'Well done, so far. I'm so proud of you,'" he said. "That coffee wasn’t perfect, but it was the best ...

Nobuki Shimode, who manages one of the company's stores in Japan, won the coveted title this week in Las Vegas, beating out ...

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Leader Brian Niccol took over as CEO in September with a plan to return the chain to its coffeehouse roots, focusing on the in-store experience.

By putting their people first, Starbucks is making an investment that should pay off over time.

Japan’s Nobuki Shimoide has been named Starbucks’ inaugural Global Barista Champion following the final in Las Vegas ...