Nick Griffith

Male

Los Angeles, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, industry professional, consultant

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Silver Lake - Los Angeles

How many years have you been in the industry?

8+

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.

I think its the best coffee bar in north america - yeah, I said it!

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

All

About Me:

I'm 29, been married 7+ years.
I have a 4 year old little girl named Lilly who loves coffee.
My other interests are: theology, music, cycling and reading.
I play sudoku with a pen and I like most people.

I believe that to consider yourself a professional barista you should know more about the industry than how to operate your espresso machine and grinder. Just because you can pour latte art doesn't mean your a good barista. I think baristas should know about different brew methods, varietals, farms and above all the farmers who grow the coffee. Baristas should be educators.
We are the last link in long chain and the industry does not revolve around us.

About My Company:

I work for Intelligentsia... in LA.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The People

Website:

http://intelligentsiacoffee.com

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