Just a general idea of what's going on with my apprenticeship. Got into the shop at 6:00 A.M. and started up the roaster. I've gotten to the point where I (get to) start early by myself and clean things up and get the roaster started and ready for the day. Today was light, we roasted about 60 lbs. of Hue Hue. Mike comes down finally with coffee and a little something to eat. He reminds me (again and again) what I"m looking for in the roast and when to drop it in and when to take it… Continue

I flew in to Guatemala on Monday and started my apprenticeship yesterday. It's been two very long, very rewarding days. I can't believe how much I've learned already. Yesterday we did a french roast order and a couple of the coffees Mike has in his shop. The Hue Hue Tenango he has is unbelievable. I've never tasted so much chocolate in anything. it's like drinking a chocolate bar it's so rich.

Today we roasted some more and did a little cupping and tomorrow is more roasting and more… Continue