A perfectly brewed cup of coffee can spark creativity and conversation, our zealous Master Barista Sanal Vinod will never say no in crafting one specially for you. His passion for coffee started early on in his career, and as he quotes “It was love at first sight”. Sanal’s face lights up when he hears the word #COFFEE, this fascination echoes in the engaging moments he creates for all coffee lovers in Thilamaafushi Island. When the Maldivian Sun rises, Sanal’s curiosity is ignited as he handcrafts delectable coffee for our guests during breakfast at Turquoise. Exclusively using #illy coffee beans, he takes you on a mocha journey with his specialty brews inspired by the tropical nature of the Maldives. His creative mind is the most delighted when he is in Waves Café, curating delicious concoctions, connecting with guests and constantly learning about new flavors. He continuously experiments with new recipes which inspires his imagination and an evolving coffee menu in our resort. The highlight of his day is the Coffee Workshops he conducts for guests, creating extraordinary coffee-filled memories during their island getaway. Sanal’s favourite cake in #LeMeridienMaldives is Gugelhuph cake that perfectly pairs with his coffee infusions. Apart from capturing his coffee art, he recommends every guest to click a photograph in the piano photo spot near the water sports beach area. He is looking forward to craft unforgettable celebrations for all our guests this #InternationalCoffeeDay. ☕️ Experience European-style café culture combined with #Maldives ethos while you sip and savour Sanal’s expertly created coffee blends at Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa. #MarriottBonvoy #DestinationUnlocked #CoffeeLove #LeMeridienHotels #illycaffe #HelloFromLMMaldives