Takumi's Team

At Takumi Collective, craftsmanship, passion, and innovation come together to create exceptional coffee.

Our team consists of dedicated experts committed to delivering the highest quality and purity in every cup. Meet the people behind Takumi Collective.

Noel Bodoso

With a unique eye for detail and a passion for coffee aesthetics, Noel brings every cup to life through the delicate craft of latte art.

With years of experience as both a latte artist and portrait photographer, Noel blends visual storytelling and coffee craftsmanship to turn each pour into a work of art. His mastery over milk texture, symmetry, and creativity elevates our café experience, delivering not just incredible flavor—but beauty in every cup.

At Takumi, we believe that every detail matters.

Noel embodies that philosophy with every swirl, leaf, and heart poured into the cup.

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Hiroshi Tanaka

Born and raised in Kyoto, Hiroshi’s journey into the world of coffee began at an early age, inspired by Japan’s deep-rooted respect for precision and ritual. After years of training with some of Japan’s most respected roasters, he honed his craft in sensory evaluation, origin selection, and flavor profiling. His meticulous approach ensures that every batch of coffee sourced by Takumi Collective meets the highest standards of balance, complexity, and authenticity.

Hiroshi’s role at Takumi Collective extends beyond sourcing. His expertise in flavor profiling allows him to bring out the unique characteristics of each origin, creating blends that are both sophisticated and unforgettable. With a deep appreciation for the synergy between nature, terroir, and craftsmanship, he carefully selects beans that align with Takumi’s values of purity, sustainability, and artisanal excellence.

Great coffee isn’t found—it is nurtured. From the farm to the cup, every step is a reflection of care, precision, and respect for the craft.”

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Silvia Mayumi Aoki

At Takumi Collective, we believe that great coffee is a blend of skill, passion, and attention to detail.

With her Brazilian roots and Japanese heritage, she brings warmth and dedication to our team.

Having started her journey in customer service and coffee making, Silvia has developed a deep appreciation for specialty coffee.

Her expertise shines in crafting the perfect cappuccino, ensuring that every cup reflects the care and precision that define Takumi Collective. Trough is hands-on learning and collaboration, she has refined her understanding of quality control, playing an important role in maintaining the high standards of our coffee.

With years of experience working for a major multinational coffee company, Silvia has developed extensive expertise in opening doors to some of the most exceptional coffees in the region and sharing her invaluable knowledge with our team.

Silvia’s contributions go beyond sourcing; she is also an integral part of Takumi Collective’s storytelling and content creation efforts, helping to bridge the gap between origin and consumer by sharing the rich narratives behind every bean we roast.

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Gisella Chacon

At Takumi Collective, we believe that exceptional coffee deserves exceptional customer service.

That’s why Giselle leads our international sales efforts, ensuring that our coffee and tea reach customers across Europe and South America with the highest level ofprofessionalism and care.

With a proven track record in sales for major international companies, Giselle brings a wealth of expertise in handling customer relations, negotiations, and global logistics.

Her deep understanding of international markets allows her to anticipate customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and maintain strong partnerships across different regions.

“Sales is more than transactions—it’s about understanding people, building trust, and delivering excellence every step of the way.”

As the key link between Takumi Collective and our international partners, Giselle ensures that every wholesale client, distributor, and specialty retailer receives seamless support, personalized service, and access to our finest products.

With her strategic mindset and passion for quality, she plays a crucial role in expanding Takumi Collective’s presence beyond borders.

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Rafael Saito 

Starting his journey as a barista, Rafael quickly fell in love with the art of coffee, dedicating himself to mastering extraction, roasting, and quality control. Over the years, his expertise deepened, and he became a specialist in quality assessment and flavor refinement.

Today, as a Coffee Master & Quality Specialist at Takumi Collective, Rafael plays a vital role in ensuring that every batch of coffee meets the highest standards of purity, balance, and excellence. He works closely with our team to fine-tune roasting profiles, elevate sensory experiences, and uphold the Takumi philosophy of craftsmanship and authenticity.

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  • Our process

    Takumi Collective is well known for its exceptionally high-quality coffees, ethical sourcing, and roasting expertise. Each coffee is selected for the defining qualities that distinguish its region. This methodical process, combined with our commitment to ethical sourcing standards, demonstrates our passion for acquiring and roasting the world’s best coffee.

  • Philosophy

    The more care taken in growing, harvesting, and processing the coffee, the higher the quality.

    Takumi Collective ethically sources and purchases high-quality coffee from a diverse network of suppliers.

  • Relations

    Throughout our history, we have established many long-term, exclusive and/or direct buying relationships, yet we continue to search the globe for new origins meeting our quality standards.

    Building relationships with farmers has ensured our success in having access to high quality coffee. We search for those who will bring the same passion to growing, harvesting and processing combining it with our work on  blending, roasting, packaging and brewing.