Dave McLaughlin

Chicago, IL

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee shop owner, coffee roaster, entrepreneur
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Chicago, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 10
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 roast all our African Arabica coffee onsite (www.safaricup.com). Sharon, my wife & business partner, cooks & bakes all the food also in-house.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Ethiopia, Italy, Kenya, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia
About Me:: Born & bred Zimbabwean. First degree B. Agric. Mgt. Masters - MBL (Unisa). Passionate about African Arabica coffee & the fair distribution of the wealth created through the value-added processes (roasting, brewing) in the coffee industry.
About My Company:: Safari Cup Coffee is a retail/ roasting operation based in the Wrigleville area of Chicago. We focus & promote African Arabica coffee as well as providing an extensive range of in-house baked pastries & light lunches.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The craft of roasting great African Arabica coffee.
Website:: http://www.safaricup.com