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Deandra Gauci Is Scaling Specialty Coffee Education in Malta

Deandra Gauci Is Scaling Specialty Coffee Education in Malta

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Deandra Gauci is transforming Malta’s coffee culture from soda-drinking habits into a rigorous scientific discipline. By treating beans with the academic precision of viticulture, she’s scaling specialty education through high-level sensory training and a curated global multiroaster program. In This Article From barista to educatorA curated multiroaster approach The verdict is in: specialty coffee thrives only when curiosity outpaces habit. When Deandra Gauci opened her first espresso bar in Sliema in 2022, she wasn't just serving drinks; she was navigating a landscape where customers often preferred Coca-Cola over a nuanced espresso. What began…
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Mariah Vella’s Coffee Philosophy: How Malta’s Café Became a Community Hub

Mariah Vella’s Coffee Philosophy: How Malta’s Café Became a Community Hub

Here’s what you need to know: Mariah Vella isn’t just running a café—she’s curating an experience. As store manager at COFFEE & strangers in Malta, she’s turned a small space into a sanctuary for connection, creativity, and curiosity. Her approach blends Italian influence with Maltese grit, crafting a place where coffee isn’t just a drink but a catalyst for meaningful interactions. Mariah’s journey began in Milan, where she discovered the quiet power of a well-made espresso. The café there became her daily anchor, teaching her that coffee is about more than beans—it’s about the rituals, the people, and the stories…
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