Do you want to be among the first to hear about events looking for baristas? The Barista Ring brings coffee professionals together to make events unforgettable. As a member, you’ll get the chance to work in a variety of environments.
Applicants can be accepted to the Barista Ring if they:
Have experience working with coffee
Are able to work independently
Can handle coffee preparation even under pressure
Joining the Ring doesn’t tie you to a job. Once you join, you’ll be added to our email list, through which we recruit baristas for various events. Each implementation is arranged individually,so you can participate alongside studies or another job.
Note: Events are primarily located in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
This year, the Finnish AeroPress Championship was held in Lahti on September 7, 2025. A total of 20 competitors took part in the journey to represent Finland at the World AeroPress Championship in Seoul. In South Korea on December 5–6, the national champions will battle for the title of the world’s best coffee brewed with an AeroPress.
From the final three, the judges selected the coffee prepared by Aake Salonen, which means that Aake will represent Finland on the international stage in December. In second place was Maimu Jõgeda and in third place Mika Kuusisto.
“My recipe had three key points: Lahti tap water, removing the bitter crema, and increasing the amount of oxygen in the coffee.”
Aake Salonen Finnish AeroPress Champion 2025
Recipe of a winning coffee
Position: Inverted Dose: 15 grams Filter: Rinsed classic paper filter Grinder: EK43s, size 8 Water: Lahti tap water Water temperature: 94 celsius 140 g, room temperature 25 g
Steps:
1: Pre wet the filter and place the coffee in an inverted AeroPress.
2: Start the timer and pour 35 grams of hot water. Let the coffee bloom for 40 seconds.
3: Add 45 grams of hot water and wait until 1,10 min.
4: Pour hot water until 125 grams. Swirl calmly and let it rest until 2 min.
5: Scoop the crema out. Put the filter on and start pressing.
6: Transfer the extract in an air tight container and shake it.
7: Now add 25 grams of room temperature water and then add 40 grams of hot water. You should end up with 165 grams of winning coffee.
Tough Final
What made the final round especially exciting was that each of the three coffees received one vote. The final decision came after the coffees were suffled again, and two of the judges agreed.
“The competition was quite tough. I’m looking forward to the trip to Seoul and the opportunity to network with other coffee enthusiasts,” Salonen says.
Judges
Pamela – Inka paahtimo Maarten – This Side Up Coffees Tuomas – 2021 FAC & WAC
This year, the Finnish AeroPress Championship will be held in Lahti on September 7th. The competition is a community-focused event that brings together coffee enthusiasts from all over Finland. Internationally, the contest is known for its relaxed atmosphere and creative coffee brewing methods. The winner of the Finnish heat earns the opportunity to compete for the world championship in Seoul, South Korea.
Aake Salonen represents LaPresso as a competitor. AeroPress competitions are already familiar to Aake, as he has participated over the years both as a judge and as a competitor.
Tutustu Aaken voittoreseptiin ja kokemuksiin kisoista täältä.
“Hiedanranta Garden Party will be held on Saturday, August 16th, from 11 AM to 5 PM. The free summer season closing celebration offers music, performances, children’s activities, art, dance, circus acts, insights into the fascinating neighborhood, as well as fun activities and a sense of community.” -Hiedanranta
LaPresso’s coffee cart will serve guests throughout the event. So come by to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, social interactions, and great coffee.
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