Where there is coffee, there is a way. - Expresso Club Australia, Sam Shih
On October 28, Director-General Fan, Mrs Fan, accompanied by Officer Carrie Hsu, visited Mr. Sam Shih of Expresso Club Australia, the 2024 Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition champion from Taiwan.
Sam shared his journey of working hard in Australia and shining on the international stage. He demonstrated hand-brewing his championship coffee and introduced his signature nitrogen coffee, which left us craving more even after three cups, thanks to its rich and aromatic taste.
Originally from Taiwan, Mr. Sam Shih immigrated to Queensland, Australia, 30 years ago. Transitioning from a high-tech IT engineer and coffee enthusiast to a coffee instructor, Sam leveraged his extensive coffee knowledge. Over the past 19 years, he has managed cafes, run a coffee school, trained baristas, and helped launch coffee shops across Australia, teaching thousands of baristas.
Sam has served as a judge at the world-renowned Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition for many years and has won numerous awards. This year, he took home the 2024 Golden Bean Cup overall championship trophy from Melbourne. 
For Sam, if tea represents Taiwan’s heritage, then coffee embodies the culture of enjoying life in Australia. The journey of Taiwanese immigrants in Australia is like a cup of coffee—its initial bitterness is eventually replaced by a lingering sweetness.
We welcome everyone to visit Brisbane and savor champion Sam’s coffee! It’s amazing! 
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