A fateful encounter with coffee. The taste of espresso
The impact led Takayuki Ishitani to become a barista.
ABOUT
PROFILE
TAKA ISHITANI
石谷 貴之
She started her career as a barista in 2006 and became an independent barista in 2012 under the name TAKA ISHITANI. He is active in a wide range of activities, including shop direction, barista training, serving coffee at events and holding seminars.
He also supervises corporate menus, and in recent years has been involved in a wide range of activities, including supervising coffee ice-cream and appearing in commercials.
Since May 2022, she has been involved in the planning and operation of the opening of 'æ (ash) [zero-waste café & bar]' as a cooperative partner of the SG Group, which constantly plans and operates bars with new concepts in Japan and abroad.
In 2022, he was awarded 4th place in the world at the WORLD BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP held in Melbourne, Australia.
In 2023, he won his third Japanese championship at the JAPAN BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP, and in 2024, he won third place in the world at the WORLD BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP held in Busan, South Korea.
■Main competition results
Japan Barista Championship
World Barista Championship
Japan Barista Championship
- 2007年：6th place
- 2008：5th place
- 2008-09：3rd place
- 2009：Runner-up
- 2010：12th place
- 2011：7th place
- 2012：Runner-up
- 2013：3rd place
- 2014：4th place
- 2015：Runner-up
- 2016：3rd place
- 2017：Winner
- 2018：Runner-up
- 2019：Winner
- 2023：Winner
World Barista Championship
- 2018： 11th.
- 2022： 4th place.
- 2024： 3rd place
Barista Life History
TAKA ISHITANI
2006
Into the world of barista
2007
Start of
Start of
challenge to JAPAN BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP
Started competing in the JBC for a long-desired championship.
From this year onwards, he consistently challenged himself for 12 years.
From this year onwards, he consistently challenged himself for 12 years.
2012
Started working independently.
Started walking as "TAKA ISHITANI".
With the support of those around him, his quest for coffee and
passion for coffee, took him to a new stage.
Starting up a shop and barista training,
Expanding the range of activities.
With the support of those around him, his quest for coffee and
passion for coffee, took him to a new stage.
Starting up a shop and barista training,
Expanding the range of activities.
2017
Long-sought first win at the JAPAN BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP
Ten years of challenges without hesitation.
A glorious moment in which the skills and sensibilities we have cultivated have come to fruition.
A glorious moment in which the skills and sensibilities we have cultivated have come to fruition.
2018
Compete your skills on the world stage. There you will find
The endless possibilities for coffee.
The open atmosphere in the backyard is inspiring and
to an experience that expands your world.
The endless possibilities for coffee.
The open atmosphere in the backyard is inspiring and
to an experience that expands your world.
2019
Second win at the JAPAN BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP
After a successful run at the world championships, he is back on top at home.
2022
4th place at the WORLD BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP
Demonstrated unwavering ability on the final stage of the World Championships.
2023
3rd win in the JAPAN BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP
As defending champion.
Shrugged off the pressure and achieved a feat that will go down in history.
Shrugged off the pressure and achieved a feat that will go down in history.
2024.
Third place at the WORLD BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP
On his third attempt, he enters the world's top three.
At present
Continuing to pursue his mission as a barista
Training, personnel development, shop production.
Under the name of TAKA ISHITANI, I spend my days expanding the possibilities for baristas.
Under the name of TAKA ISHITANI, I spend my days expanding the possibilities for baristas.