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Tibor Hámori — 2025 Belgian Cup Tasters Champion.
Representing Belgium on the world stage and engineering the future of coffee in Antwerp.

Tibor Hámori - Belgian Cup Tasters Champion

Professional Summary

I am a coffee expert and barista with over two decades of deep-rooted experience. Winning the 2025 Belgian Cup Tasters Championship is not only a major milestone in my career but also my qualification for the World Championships, where I will have the honor of representing Belgium.

I laid the foundations of my career in my hometown, Budapest, Hungary, where I graduated as an economist. This business mindset has guided my professional decisions ever since, allowing me to combine my passion for coffee with economic rationale and operational efficiency.

"To me, coffee is an art form where the hard work of many people is concentrated into a single cup." My philosophy is that the perfect guest experience is created at the intersection of precise technology, sensory expertise, and conscious business management.

The Pillars

Economist Mindset

I apply business logic to hospitality, developing complex tracking systems and focusing on operational efficiency without compromising quality.

Athlete's Discipline

As a triathlete, I treat the discipline and perseverance gained from sports as core values in my championship preparations and daily work.

Sensory Expertise

Two decades of experience distilled into a single focus: precision. Winning the Belgian title is a testament to this unwavering commitment.

Career Milestones

2026

CREAM Antwerpen Project

Development and opening of my private café project. The culmination of 20 years of expertise and a commitment to specialty coffee excellence.

2025

Belgian Champion

1st Place - Cup Tasters Championship. Qualifying for the World Championships to represent Belgium.

2022 - Pres.

Caffenation, Antwerp

Joined one of Antwerp's most influential roasteries and cafés. Continuing to expand international experience at the forefront of the Belgian specialty coffee scene.

2020 - 2022

Gerbeaud Café, Budapest

Head Barista at the prestigious, 160-year-old historic establishment. Led the transition into modern coffee making, ensuring a legendary institution meets contemporary standards.

2013 - 2020

Espresso Embassy, Budapest

Seven pivotal years at Hungary's most influential specialty shop. Member of the management team, developer of economic tracking systems, and recipe development lead.

Legal Information

CREAM Antwerpen

Owner: Tibor Hámori | Email: creamantwerpen@gmail.com

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