'Physical fatigue is worth it': Award-winning barista quits family's feng shui business to chase dream

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All along, Annabel Chin was supposed to help take over her family's feng shui business as it was an agreement she made with her mother after she completed her O levels. But things took a different turn after she discovered her love for coffee. Now, she's winning barista competitions and making aromatic cuppas for caffeine lovers. Funnily enough, the 32-year-old...

it was an agreement she made with her mother after she completed her O levels.Now, she's winning barista competitions and making aromatic cuppas for caffeine lovers.

She only started enjoying it after a trip to Perth in 2014 with some friends, where she was influenced by the strong local coffee culture. And while Annabel broke her promise about helping with the family business, her mother holds no grudges. "My mother told me after taking a sip: 'You must always remember that the F&B industry is not inferior to other industries. I am proud of your achievements today,'" recounted Annabel.Since Annabel started her journey as a barista, it hasn't been easy and she's been taking it in her stride.

 

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