JON

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
ILLINOIS
How many years have you been in the industry?
5
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I totally love Colorado, anywhere in Colorado. Lived there for six years and can't wait to return. Been to Paris and it was one of the best experiences of my life and would love to return. Plan is to return in 2009. Also on the top of my list would be a trip to Belgium in the fall to experience real world class cyclocross and espresso. Amsterdam, Seattle, Whistler, Austria, are all on the radar.
Website:
http://suyko.blogspot.com/

Comment Wall:

  • Branden Byers

    I've never ventured into cyclocross myself. I use to do Mountain and Road races when I was younger but have settled into fixed-gear bikes over the years. There is just something so beautiful about a bicycle without shifters and brakes!

    Dec 30, 2007

  • scott conary

    Oh yes, 'Cross! Building out my new frame this winter....
    All my cross racing before this has been on my mt. Bike! Kinda lose that competitive advantage, but it is still wonderfully anaerobic from the gun!

    Dec 31, 2007

  • Pablo Castaneda

    hey Man, so have u tried Guatemalan coffees, simply the best. I realized that u r in moutain bike and u are friend with Scott. very cool. I'm more in to watersports, but I like Colorado and Utah. best regards

    Pablo
    www.kafesguatemala.com

    Dec 31, 2007

  • jessica.

    thanks.. where are you located?

    Jan 1, 2008

  • kara d. ("kd")

    Jon, thanks for the encouraging comments. So I take it you are a coffee enthusiast in your home as well. Would love to hear about your set-up. As for me, I have a Izzo Alex and a Mazzer Mini and use Borogove Coffee and am finally happy with the results. - kd

    Jan 2, 2008

  • Pablo Castaneda

    Hey man:

    if you want you can go to my online store and take a look of the different types of coffee we have and the different characteristics depending on the coffee.

    www.kafesguatemala.com

    take care man, let me know if you need more info.

    Pablo

    Jan 2, 2008

  • kara d. ("kd")

    Jon, I did go to SCAA 2007 in Long Beach and since it was my first trade show, I was, well, overwhelmed by it all. I had to sort through lots of collateral in the weeks to follow. Its a great introduction to the vastness of this business as well as seeing a lot of really great people and watching the competitions.

    I also did go to Coffee Fest here in Seattle (I moved here in June from AZ) and it was, imho, a subset of SCAA. I personally wouldn't travel for it, but would definitely attend if it was close to me, as it is. I think you can get something out of each show - depends on what your goal is. There should definitely be a home barista-type show with educational forums for the public. Would help both the home experience AND the coffee shop experience. Everyone might start ordering straight shots, which would be a great thing because the shops that focus on excellence would stand out.

    Jan 2, 2008

  • jessica.

    thats awesome, you should if you are ready. let me know if you need any help, questions or anything. are you planning on going to scaa this spring?

    Jan 3, 2008

  • Mike Shipley

    We've got all sorts of beans Jon. New additions: NIcaraguan La Esperanza San Juan Cup of Excellence, Colombian Supremo Spectecaled Bear, Kenya Tembo AA, Mountain Water Mexican Chiapas Decaf and a whole lot more buddy!

    Let me know when you might stop in I'll make it a point to be there.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Stacie

    Hey Jon, I bought this shirt at a small store in P-town, but searched the web and found it online at http://www.threadless.com/submission/82249/Infinity_MPG. Noticed you lived in Colorado, I lived in both Denver and Boulder for about 4 years. Really liked it but glad to be back in the Northwest.

    Jan 7, 2008