Morgane Knoll | French Comandante Champion

Name	Morgane Knoll
Age	29(& my birthday was the same as the championship, such an epic day !)
Hometown	Born in Paris, raised in the suburb.

What is your job and where do you live and work?

I am barista Freelance, I've worked in Australia, and new Zealand, and back in France I've mostly worked with Terres de Café the past 3 years.

What does coffee mean to you?

An amazing product with an incredible range of specificities and a growing palet of flavors and terroirs, unfortunately still unknown from the majority.

What do you love about Comandante grinders, and how did you hear about them?

I first heard about Comandante Grinder few years ago by my co-worker at Terres de Café and he completely made me look into it more. (J.Morceau)

I love the accuracy and the homogeneity of the grind settings. Plus the weight made it super solid and well, I am a fan of the design of wood and glass !

Why did you apply for the Comandante Grind & Brew Cup?

More like a personal challenge after deciding to leave Paris ans settle down south to work. I was off, in the capitale still, and being curious about what I could give and how I could fit in the competitors range ;)

What do you love about making coffee?

I love the ritual, the search for the perfect cup everytime. I love to understand why and how I can get better with further extractions. And I find it always challenging but also really fun and sharing. You meet people, you educate people, you create new real coffee addicts... Plus I am a serious addict of its smell....

What are your future goals?

For this 2019 years already well started, I decided to move in Bordeaux and work there for some years (will see how it goes..!). I want to pass my Q-Grader at some point and I will definitely compete more. Its a really fun way to share knowledges and meetings actually ! And in a really far future I kind of see myself playing a connection part between roaster and farmers, the development of specialty coffee and the education that goes with it.

How was the Comandante Grind & Brew Cup for you?

My perfect (birth)day!

29 years old this day and a golden brand new Comandante Grinder to use 🤟. And such a huge surprise to end up first regarding the competitors lists !

What is your advice for future competitors?

Like with life, take the championship seriously with fun ;)

And: Trust yourself, don't get stressed, I will say simply try to make the cup YOU will actually enjoy.