"A Colombian turned Belgian. 
A Belgian who became a Barista in Colombia." 
El BelgARISTA ☕

Path & Vision

A wealth to share

Belgian and Colombian. Born in the land of coffee, adopted and raised in the land of beer. For as long as they can remember and each other.

A mix, a richness, that I was able to "conscientize " and translate into action. After a first trip to Colombia in 2017. After 33 years of living in Belgium. And in the wake of the incredible encounter with my Colombian family, in Manizales, in June 2019.

Sharing my passion for this product, consumed worldwide, from my native region (my roots): "La zona cafetera" . A gift of the earth with subtleties that are often poorly understood.

A mission that takes on its full meaning: to build and develop myself as a person while confronting the realities stretching between our 2 continents.

By percolating the know-how of the baristas in my region. I'm part of a conscious consumer approach. Respect for the product and the producers.

In my other country, which has also been undergoing major transformations over the last 30 years.

Passing on to those who dare to discover

the project kicks off in october 2022 with a one-way trip to medellin

In my native language (fr), in English or in Spanish, activating all my communication skills acquired in Belgium / Europe, surrounded by the incomparable "buena onda colombiana".

For me, it's all about "being the bridge" between my 2 realities, my 2 origins. Sharing with you is what makes the connection between our 2 sides of the ocean real.

Vamos con todo!

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