We are delighted to launch our new column at “Qahwaworld.com” titled “QAHWATI” – My Coffee – where we step into the private worlds of celebrities and coffee enthusiasts to discover the secrets of their relationship with this magical drink.
In the “Qahwati” series, we aim to pull back the curtain on the personal lives of industry experts and connoisseurs.
To kick off this series today, we host the renowned certified coffee trainer and expert Irina Sharipova in a moment of serenity, far from training platforms and strict evaluation standards.
For Irina, coffee isn’t just a science or a set of rules; it is a daily ritual that begins with simplicity and ends with exploration. Here, she shares how a professional expert spends her morning, balancing the consistency of batch brew with an endless passion for manual experimentation.
Irina says: “I really like making coffee at home My perfect coffee is batch brew. I honestly love it for its simplicity and balance. When batch brew is done right, it’s clean, smooth, and easy to drink. I mostly brew with my Moccamaster. It’s reliable, consistent, and fits perfectly into my daily routine. I enjoy the process: grinding the coffee, filling the water, pressing the button, and letting the aroma slowly fill the space. It feels calm and familiar — exactly what I want in the morning.
Lately, I’ve also been experimenting more with manual brewing, especially using Orea, a new funnel I recently started experimenting with. It’s fun, flexible, and gives me a lot of variables to play. I like brewing different coffees with it and seeing how small changes can completely transform the cup. This kind of experimentation keeps coffee exciting for me and reminds me that learning never really stops.
Aside of work, I usually drink my coffee in the morning or early afternoon, without rushing. Sometimes it’s a quiet moment alone, sometimes it’s shared with conversation. I drink my coffee black — I enjoy tasting the coffee as it is, without distractions.”
