So I don't leave for Guatemala to start my internship till Monday, but I've already got homework! I've started reading "The Coffee Cuppers' Handbook" and selections of "Espresso, the Science of Quality." I'm really glad I started going to Counter Culture Coffee's cuppings (alliteration?) . It's started me down the path of recognizing flavors and aromas so I won't be starting from scratch which will help me move faster and get further. I hope.

In addition I'm toting down some 20 plus pounds… Continue

I'm heading to Guatemala! I'll be leaving Feb. 4th to start a coffee internship/apprenticeship thingy with Mike Roberts down in Panajachel Guatemala! So if you're in the Pana area for the next month or so, stop by Crossroads Coffee and say hello!