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elvin

olympia

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, service tech/repair, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Olympia Washington
How many years have you been in the industry?: Half of the past 20 years, there was a stint there where I Tended Bar for 11 Years, argh.
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
About Me:: I started off in coffee early in my working life, moved into Bar Tending and now I'm back in Coffee!

Oh, Sweet Joy that is Coffee.

I love Espresso, ever since the first one I had, just fell in love, with the flavor and with the process. I am not sure which is harder for me while traveling, not finding good coffee or not being able to jump behind the bar and pull shots.

What more can I say? I like bugs, I keep Honey Bees, and I have a great big vegetable garden in my back yard.
About My Company:: Espresso Parts... nothing but Coffee Nerdery!
Website:: http://OlympiaCoffee.com

Comment Wall:

Dave White

NICE! THERE IS THE MAN! Got some crazy news today on the cider front. Ask Heather if'n you get a chance.

Jan 18, 2008
Sasha King

Hey! There is some weird bug in the background in your photo, very strange. Glad to see you on here, I got another exchange thing in Chicago!

Jan 18, 2008
Heather Ringwood

sure - make me ask to be your friend.

Jan 18, 2008
Oliver

Please be my friend? Please.....

Jan 18, 2008
Schroaster

Thnx for the Limu, delicious...ummm.

Jan 25, 2008
Mike Gregory

Michael is just not the same without his hat.

Jan 26, 2008
ben brown

Hey, Michael. I just joined the club!

Jan 30, 2008
trish rothgeb

elvin, that hat is so bitchen!

Feb 3, 2008
Dave White

we haven't opened up the bottles you gave us but the mead you left here was really good. We need to explore the idea of a cider apple tree shopping expedition soon.

Feb 4, 2008
Dave White

Nah it was friday and we had permission as he was there when we opened it.

Feb 4, 2008
Dave White

Oh I figured you were kidding but gave you the lowdown anyway.

Feb 5, 2008
brett hanson

Hey pal, when's the next cafe open?

Feb 10, 2008
K Med

Yes.... both at the same time.....

Feb 12, 2008
K Med

WHERE'S MY FOOOOOOD COLORING!!!!

.... the suspense is killing me.

Feb 13, 2008
Danny Bresciani

Hey Elvin...how goes it?

Feb 18, 2008
ben brown

Hey, Mike. All is well and I'm back home. Got home about 1 am last night. It was quite hectic, over 20 machines and about 30 grinders on the floor makes for a busy teardown. I did get to see Heather and Margaret, always nice. I'm looking forward to this weekend, two days off in a row. I will actually be attending a barleywine tasting on Sunday. YEAH!!! I don't want to get too long winded for a 'chat,' but it is hard to say hello in one sentence. Anyway, hope all's well on the south end of the Sound. Cheers.

Feb 19, 2008
Julian

Michael!

How goes it? It's been a long time..We just got back from D.C. LOTS OF WORK! so a bit tired from that...

But what's new with you? Any plans of coming up to good old bham soon?

Hope all is well, and lets catch up sometime soon.

J

Feb 20, 2008
Mark Pfaff

Yeah I only work like Sat/Sun at 15th then everything else is spotty with training/managerial stuff.
Tried out that Teflon pf, I think it was you that brought it by yes? What do you think of it?

Feb 20, 2008
Daniel Gruska

It was a pleasure! I had a great time. I'll definitely be getting in touch with you when we get set up to start on a batch.

Feb 23, 2008
Shea Hagan

Thats an awesome pic! Whats going on in O town? Went to the MRBC, it was good fun, but way to much caffine. Im still in pain I think.

Hope all is well.

Mar 13, 2008