trish rothgeb

Female

Washington DC

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee roaster, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Washington DC
How many years have you been in the industry?
20
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
any and all
About Me:
I've been in the coffee business for more than 20 years now...began as a barista.
In 1990, I learned how to roast on a L12 Probat shop roaster. The boss just showed me how to turn it on and which beans he wanted roasted French (all coffee was French Roast). I told him to go golfing and leave me to it. That was the best job ever!
I went to Norway in 1998 and learned more than I could have imagined.
I have been a roaster, green buyer, sales rep, product consultant, and trainer in coffee.
I'm very active in with committee work for the SCAA.
To make a living, I teach people things about coffee.
About My Company:
TDR and the String Ball Project is a concept based on the idea that all work that I do in coffee contributes to a larger plan. The plan is to work towards better coffees and better coffee experiences.
Let me know if you want the longer explanation.
Website:
http://www.stringball.net

Comment Wall:

  • Mike White

    destiny...

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Wendy De Jong

    I have never seen a red mac before.

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Sandy Hon

    Trish, oh Trish. How I miss thee.....

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Matt Milletto

    Welcome aboard Trish!!

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Jeff Taylor

    My, what a beautiful red Apple you have! How have you been?

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Peter Giuliano

    Trish! I am your friend! I am the extraction powerhouse! I am the walrus!

    happy new year....

    Dec 28, 2007

  • scottlucey

    nice shirt! plus, Al Liu on his way... ask him about friday dance party.

    Dec 28, 2007

  • Bj Davis

    Hi Trish!

    Dec 29, 2007

  • Emily Naber Spende

    Yeay... hi Trish.
    I hope this finds you well, hon. Stay in touch.

    Dec 31, 2007

  • Aaron Duckworth

    So uh, can I touch your red mac? Even better, I'll trade you for Sandy!

    I use the term "Even better" pretty loosely.

    Dec 31, 2007

  • Paul Allen

    Good to make contact with you again, after Brazil. Are you going anywhere in the near future? I am fortunate to be going to New Zealand in Feb, family with some coffee Cafe tasting!

    Jan 3, 2008

  • Jeff Taylor

    We miss you Trish. RGEC

    Jan 5, 2008

  • 5.0 Reasons

    Good evening Trish. I feel kind of bad, I've seen you around a few times but I don't believe we've ever formally met. So hello there...it's my pleasure!

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Dismas

    Trish what are you doing today?

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Dismas

    you would be my hero if you did.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Heather BK

    Trish! Great to see your sweet face on here, Happy New Year! hope you are well, we've been busy with an 8mo. son, Giovanni. Can't wait for you to meet him! Will you be in the area this year? We're also going to Nicaragua at the end of the month, do you have any recommendations Oh Wise One.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Phil

    Hey Trish, how you been? If your still in the area swing south for a cup sometime!

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Dismas

    Trish it was great as always to see you. You are a good friend. Also could you initiate friendship with my friend jj he doesn't know anyone and is kinda shy.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Dismas

    Chilly? I thought just my presence was enough to warm the room.

    Jan 8, 2008

  • Jeff Taylor

    Ricky Ricardo says hello.....!!!!! :O) he wants your new email address and phone number. I'm going to spend some time with him in Guat. soon. wish you were with us! cheers

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Jeff Taylor

    okay, so just for the record....I don't think of him as HOT RICKY but if thats how you think of him....okay. :O) You are always in the LOOP!

    Jan 12, 2008

  • Ensei Neto

    Hi, Trish!
    Happy 2008 and thank you for added me.
    Big hug.

    Neto

    Jan 14, 2008

  • Phil Maloney

    Hey Trish - Cheers from the Bay Area!

    Jan 15, 2008

  • JJ Steik

    Yeah....Dismas is an allright kinda' guy :) You oughtta come up to Stanwood sometime and check out the shop!

    Jan 17, 2008

  • Lindsay Parker

    haha.. thanks Trish!

    Jan 18, 2008

  • Jason Casale

    Trish you are no doubt legendary and cool.
    I admire and respect you and your accomplishments,
    hopefully someday I will get the chance to meet you and talk roasting shop a little

    Jan 21, 2008

  • Andi C. Trindle

    I don't know if I'm supposed to leave this on your site or mine. I hope I don't do crazy things like they sometimes do on face book. Just in case you don't get the other response . . . . March is great for a visit! I might even have my studio back into some sort of shape if you want to stay here it's a private bed and bath and, hey, even floor. I skyped with your boyfriend yesterday. What a cutie. Delete Comment

    Jan 24, 2008

  • Jason Casale

    Trish,
    i left some comments about agtron roasting systems in the roasting column. I thought maybe you might have some experience with them.

    Jan 25, 2008