Malaysian Barista Tan Shing Win Places Second At World Barista Championship 2026
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Malaysian barista Tan Shing Win finished second at the 2026 World Barista Championship in Panama City, a sharp rise from Malaysia's fourth-place finish in 2025. His 15-minute presentation on how moisture shapes coffee from farm to cup earned him the runner-up spot.
From the original report
Local barista Tan Shing Win finished second at the 2026 World Barista Championship (WBC), which took place in Panama City, Panama.
Tan’s achievement marks a defining moment for Malaysia’s coffee industry, showing that the country’s baristas can compete with the world’s best.
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- Oct 28, 2026
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