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From self-taught barista to national champion

Lanz Castillo's journey as a barista began in 2017 with a modest coffee cart. Armed with self-taught skills from books and online tutorials, he quickly turned his passion into expertise, refining his craft through the daily challenges of running his cart and his first coffee shop.

Over the years, this foundation evolved into a remarkable career, but there was always something more to fill his cup.

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