Mikael Jasin, Indonesia | 2024 World Barista Championship | Finals

Summary (Key wellness, self-care, and productivity takeaways)

• Burnout → Reframe the “fire”

  • The speaker describes walking away from competition when burnout hit.
  • Instead of avoiding the challenge, they use that same energy as fuel to return to coffee and growth.

• Mindfulness as the core wellness practice

  • Practice being fully present in the moment.
  • Aim to harmonize mind, body, and soul for balance.
  • Mindfulness is built into the experience through repeated cues:
    • Stop and “smell the flowers” during short walks to clear the mind.
    • Close eyes + guided breathing before each course.
    • Ground attention in sensory details (texture of the cup, aroma, crema, taste).
    • Drink together, then reflect—treating each moment as an intentional ritual.

• Sensory grounding to regulate attention

  • Use small, concrete sensory anchors:
    • Notice the cup texture (rough bottom vs smooth lips).
    • Use breath (deep inhale, slow exhale) to settle attention.
    • Observe crema and other visible cues for the espresso.

• Structured “walk + reset” routine

  • The video includes multiple short walks with the explicit purpose to:
    • clear the mind,
    • refresh the body,
    • regain mental clarity for the next activity.

• Intentional, step-by-step learning method (applied to taste)

  • The experience is staged across three courses, each tied to a facet of well-being:
    • First (Mind): coffee prepared to “touch the mind.”
    • Second (Body): a milk-based signature beverage to “touch the body” through harmony/balance.
    • Third (Soul): espresso to reconnect with the “soul,” emphasizing clarity and focus.

• Guided group self-care etiquette

  • Personalized color codes are used as prompts for each person’s journey.
  • Participants don’t need to take many notes due to provided menu cards—reducing pressure and supporting presence.

• Symbolic re-application of mindfulness to life

  • The speaker explicitly generalizes the practice:
    • You can apply mindfulness to anything, not just coffee.
    • Even in tough times, mindfulness helps you lead with a clear mind and strong body.

Presenters / Sources (as stated in the subtitles)

• Mikael Jasin (speaker; appears to be the main presenter)
• Indonesia (referenced via coffee/ingredients and grounded/body “Earth”)
• Central America (referenced as the origin of Palos Santo)
• Ethiopia (referenced as origin of the Ethiopian coffee)
• Colombia (referenced as origin of the Colombian coffee used in the courses)
• Panama (referenced in the “Panamanian Geisha” comparison)
• Edward (named participant/role in the group sequence)
• Sebastian (named participant/role in the group sequence)
• Sia / SYIA (named participant/role in the group sequence)