My most memorable work moment…

Was winning the UK Cup Tasters Championship in 2017 and then again this year, making me third in the world. It felt f*cking awesome. It helped me to believe in myself.

The worst part of my job…

Is too much caffeine!

The best part of my job…

Is the variety of people I meet. I’m involved with everyone from the farmers to the consumers.

After work…

I relax on my balcony overlooking the canal. Then I’ll make dinner, perhaps a lentil soup, and watch some TV (right now I’m enjoying Suits). Before bed, I do a guided meditation and perform reiki on myself to relax. I’m asleep by 10pm.

My Plan B: Flight Attendant

I’ve always loved travelling around the world and it was my dream to become a flight attendant when I was younger. So, if I wasn’t globetrotting to buy coffee, then I’d probably be working for an airline somewhere doing that.

Images: Gemma Day

What it’s really like to be a professional coffee buyer (and taster!)