What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

emeryville USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

11

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 have been working for Peet's Coffee and Tea inc. for over ten years, both in retail shops as a barista and store manager, and for the last three years as a coffee, tea and bar trainer at a regional and company level. i absolutely love espresso, not only as a delicious beverage, but as a craft and a way to empower people to enhance the inherent quality of coffee.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Atlanta, Portland, NYC, Eastern Europe, Japan, China (for tea), all specialty coffee growing origins

About Me:

i am into simple pleasures, like solid single origin espresso, a "prefect" capp or macchiatto. i appreciate genuine excitement for sharing coffee and information. let the coffee speak!
no need to get too fancy with latte art, unless the cup fits

About My Company:

in my mind, you can't talk about the specialty coffee industry of today without mentioning the Legacy of Alfred Peet, and the many people who have maintained his vision of selective green coffee buying practices, refined and persistent craft roasting technique, and unyielding commitment to freshness.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

sharing, evolving, tasting!!!

Website:

http://www.peets.com