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rob Male Mason, United States: 13y2txrski83b; Share

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What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Mason, Michigan

How many years have you been in the industry?: 3

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills and what you can offer in regards to an exchange.: Latte artist/artist trainer
I've trained people to be exceptional baristas who can pour some remarkable art and pull some great shots.

I can pour a killer traditional capp.

I am excellent with customers and hand-selling...increasing profits and productivity with creativity and ingenuity is always a mission I strive to attain.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: All around the world and perhaps beyond

About Me:: I am Rob.

I genuinely have a passion for my profession. There are endless things to learn and techniques to improve upon. After three years in the industry, I am just scratching the surface, and I am confident the best is yet to come.

There's also something profoundly satisfying about watching the skills and knowledge I've shared being passed down from barista to barista...There's nothing like watching third-generation knowledge in action... watching velvety micro foam being poured by people who learned from people who learned from me....

As far as personally...I enjoy reading good books, music (playing and listening), the outdoors, film, philosophical discussion, jazz etc. etc.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: Pouring art for people and education.

Website:: http://www.coffeegeek.com

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At 2:39am on July 31st, 2008, David Donde said…: Perfect. No hassle re accomodation.

At 8:00am on July 19th, 2008, Jack Groot said…: Hi Rob,
I started a group for us and in the not to distant future will be putting on a Barista Jam. If you are interested in joining the group it is here - http://www.baristaexchange.com/group/westmichigancoffee. If you are interested in the Barista Jam let me know.
Ciao,
Jack

At 7:23am on July 15th, 2008, Jack Davis said…: HI Rob
thanks for reaching out. ever make it to traverse city?

At 12:01pm on June 25th, 2008, Chris Hooton said…: A jam would be good... I'm rocking machine repairs this week. My regulars are calling my machine all ghetto, must get it back into deus ex machina splendor.

At 12:50pm on May 23rd, 2008, David Donde said…: Cool. How, where, when?

At 6:18pm on May 22nd, 2008, Savannah said…: Yes, I am terribly excited!

At 10:23pm on May 19th, 2008, Jason Burton said…: I like the new pics of the store. Very helpful.

Let me know when you get the origins and be honest. Also, no info on the farms on the bags, but we can supply that stuff by the truckload. Just let me know which ones you want to get the full scoop.

At 1:18pm on May 12th, 2008, Jason Burton said…: Robby rob...I'll have Jess hook you up with some single origins. Cool? Let me know what you think also.

At 12:07pm on May 9th, 2008, Jason Burton said…: Excited to work with you guys. I've heard great things. I need to get my butt up to Michigan, the secret state of great espresso.

We'll hook ya' up on goodies.

At 7:37am on April 22nd, 2008, Josh:D said…: I'm at the shop almost every day - but I do want to make it over to check out your place.

As far as jams go - I could bring a couple some coffee from a few roasters in the area - Water Street out of KZoo - Rowster (a friend - might try my hand at competitions with his stuff next year -

I just met the guys from Moonmonkey out of Bourbonnaise, IL this weekend - checked out their shop and spro - both were good - but I bet we could get some of their competition espresso for a jam - they would probably even join in.

as far as machines go - I have a couple of the Franke Ecolino Super-Autos left from drive through application - also a little 110 La Pasquini Livia. Lastly - and I'm holding on to her - my refurbed 2-group Linea

I have some blenders and other stuff too -

What are you outfitting?

Josh:D

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