YPAK & Anthony Douglas ：From World Champion to Everyday Design – Crafting the Homebody Union Coffee Packaging Collection
The Champion’s Journey：From Precision to Passion
In 2022, Melbourne-based barista Anthony Douglas claimed the crown at the World Barista Championship, bringing global honor to Australia.
With refined technique and a deep understanding of flavor, he captivated the judges by using a Colombian Finca El Diviso anaerobic natural coffee, paired with his groundbreaking “cryodesiccation” milk concentration process — a method that intensified the sweetness and texture of milk to achieve unparalleled balance.
His signature beverage was a sensory composition of lactic-fermented passion-fruit syrup, cold-brew hibiscus tea, and freeze-dried date syrup, expressing a delicate harmony between science and art.
“What I strive for,” Anthony shared, “is to make sure every cup delivers exactly what it promises.”
His victory was not just a triumph of skill — it was a testament to his obsession with detail and his belief that trust and authenticity are the soul of coffee.
The Brand Story：Homebody Union — Bringing the Champion Experience Home
After winning the world title, Anthony did not stop at success. He continued his work as Training Manager at Axil Coffee Roasters, sharing his expertise and advancing the craft of specialty coffee.
In 2023, together with designer Sooyeon Shin, he founded Homebody Union, a brand built on one simple philosophy:
“To bring the champion-level coffee experience home.”
Homebody Union blends world-class coffee expertise with timeless design, creating an experience that is both sensorially rich and visually calming.
Minimalist packaging, soft color palettes, and natural paper textures reflect the brand’s quiet elegance — a celebration of the “champion spirit in everyday life.”
“The beauty of coffee lies in mastering every detail — from bean to brew.”
— Anthony Douglas
From the bar to the home, from competition to daily ritual, Anthony continues to redefine what it means to live and taste coffee beautifully.
Collaboration with YPAK：Crafting Stories Through Design
In March 2025, Homebody Union began its first collaboration with YPAK COFFEE POUCH, commissioning the creation of its debut line of coffee packaging — including drip-coffee boxes and bags .
The coffee bags feature a matte-finish surface, adding a tactile sense of sophistication to the minimalist design.Equipped with a side zipper and a one-way degassing valve, the packaging combines elegance with functionality — easy to open, reseal, and designed to preserve freshness and aroma.Through precise material selection and refined craftsmanship, YPAK ensured that every detail reflects the premium character expected of a world-champion coffee brand.
With premium materials and precise printing craftsmanship, YPAK perfectly translated Homebody Union’s minimalist aesthetic: soft ivory-white boxes, fine vertical textures, and a clean black-and-white rhythm that captures the brand’s calm, honest, and refined character.
A few months later, in July 2025, Homebody Union once again partnered with YPAK to produce a second-generation series, featuring new gift boxes and tote bags.
This edition introduced richer tones — cream beige, wine red, and teal blue — giving the brand a warmer, more expressive touch while maintaining its signature simplicity.
Through these two collaborations, YPAK demonstrated not only its exceptional mastery of materials and print precision but also a shared philosophy with international specialty coffee brands:
to make packaging more than a container — but a continuation of the story.
Conclusion：When Craft Meets Craftsmanship
From the championship stage to the quiet moments at home, Anthony Douglas embodies a devotion to quality and integrity — the belief that every cup should be worthy of trust.
And YPAK, through its professional packaging artistry, ensures that this belief is seen, felt, and carried through every detail.
“When world-class coffee meets world-class packaging,
every cup becomes a story worth sharing.”
Post time: Oct-31-2025
