Rotorua coffee drinkers like their brew sweet, but for Odette Olsen, winning the regional barista championship is even sweeter.
Wild Bean Cafe Fairy Springs barista Odette Olsen was recently judged the Wild Bean Cafe Waikato and Bay of Plenty barista of the year for the third consecutive year.
For Miss Olsen, winning the title validated the positive feedback from her customers.
"It's a bit of a validation of when people say I make really good coffee, I'm actually recognised as making awesome coffee within 14 stores in the region, three years in a row."
As well as boosting her confidence, Miss Olsen said the win added pressure as she had to work hard to ensure every coffee she gave out was up to her high standard.