Phil Proteau

Male

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista trainer, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
West Chester, Philadelphia, PA, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
15
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
About Me:
I live in West Chester (outside Philly) with my supportive wife and highly intelligent daughter. My grown up son lives in Asheville N.C. where he sometimes goes to the Dripolator, sometimes Izzy's.

I like movies, mushrooms, coffee, food.
About My Company:
I work for Counter Culture Coffee
Website:
http://www.onionbean.wordpress.com

Comment Wall:

  • Tim Noble

    Hey Phil.
    I had a great day- the cupping is always a good Friday starter. Nice page. Great Rwandans.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Phil Proteau

    Right on. I saw the video, it looks great. I hope to start the North American trend.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Spencer

    Hello Phil -

    Glad to see you at BaristaExchange. Are you competing again this year?

    Jan 27, 2008

  • peg bono

    hey Phil..come on up! Although I am about 1-1 1/2 hours from Bethlehem/Easton and about the same distance form you in West Chester... Anyway, if you are near the Poconos, stop up.

    Jan 28, 2008

  • Ken Hall

    Put the machine on the bar, took the photo, took the machine off the bar.

    Jan 28, 2008

  • Ken Hall

    Wow, didn't know you work for Counter Culture. I just had lunch with David Lamont last week.

    Jan 28, 2008

  • Ron Rogers

    Definitely would like to get together and chat. I know about your cuppings, I worked at Milkboy for a little while and know Jesse. I usually work on friday's till noon, maybe next week I can adjust my schedule to make it. Or, we could just meet up some other time for a beer or something.

    Jan 30, 2008

  • Ken Hall

    Are we talking about the same David Lamont? :-)

    Jan 30, 2008

  • Daniel Gunter

    Haha, yeah. I recognized your "face" from flickr. I'm glad to see you on here. Cool stuff.

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Ron Rogers

    i know your at coffeefest this weekend. My schedule is open all next week though if you want to get together or if you're having a cupping.

    Feb 16, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    Phil, it was nice to meet you in DC. Thanks for the clover Misty Valley, and the cool words on coffee in general.

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Gerra Harrigan

    hi Phil,
    it was great hanging out with you in DC...my ankle still hurts but it's getting better...damn high school sports...
    Please send the beaker back or let me pick it up at the jam...either that or you have a new vase....talk to you soon,
    Gerra

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Emma Minigan

    Bonjour!
    Great meeting you. Thanks for the amazing party! A Philly crawl would be amazing and I'm sure is bound to happen!

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Ken Nye

    Cool. Give me a call. I will set u up.

    Feb 18, 2008

  • scott conary

    Same here Phil...I will be at the MRBC in CO and USBC in Minn....see you at one of those? Chapel Hill? Youare in the right town for mushrooms....Kennett Square, baby!

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Ken Nye

    Tell me where to send the tamper. I have one set aside.

    Feb 19, 2008

  • Ron Rogers

    Not making it this week, when is the next one at milkboy? Or just closer to the city.

    Feb 20, 2008

  • Emmy Bean

    i packed and shipped your stamp yesterday! let me know if you like it ... and spread the word if you do. :)

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Kenny Davis

    Ya know maybe I'll give that a shot and see what i come up with...hahaha!

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    i thought about you yesterday. we got a little of the Misty Valley Biloya. Wow. Still my favorite coffee of all time. Blueberry, blueberry, blueberry.

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    You know, it's funny. I thought they were different, but Chad said Misty Valley Biloya, and I didn't really question it. You Clovered the Misty Valley for me in DC, and I we cupped the Biloya before, and I got the same thing, blueberries. Either way, it's the best coffee I have ever had. (At least for me.) So good job Counter Culture....

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Emma Minigan

    Hahahaha aw man, I'm glad someone got a picture of that!!!! That's getting put up in the shop.

    Feb 23, 2008

  • Tony Riffel

    It took me a couple of days to detox, but I'm pretty much back to normal:) I want to make a visit to Philly soon! I keep hearing good things.

    Feb 23, 2008

  • Rich Futrell

    Hey Phil...do you have my chocolates?

    Feb 24, 2008

  • Melissa (Missy) Gratz

    Hey Phil, thanks for everything! I posted all of my trip on facebook, and some of the convention up. I took lots of pics at Counter Culture. Cynthia was very informative, helpful, and passionate! It was great meeting her, and I am so glad we did it! Then my flatmate and I had lunch at Sandwhich and I had the Biloya at 3 Cups (strong blueberry, spices, and clean finish). I liked it a lot. If you are ever up in our area, I'm sure we like to give you a tour...

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Rich Futrell

    Have fun this week in Easton, Phil!

    Mar 5, 2008

  • Troy Reynard

    Hey Phil, thanks for all your work at the jam, we couldn't have done it without you...I also want to see those pictures that Daryn doesn't want to see!

    Mar 8, 2008

  • Tim Noble

    I'll have to witness the lap steel another time- check out my friends' band at cabindogs.com
    It was a good couple days, man. I won't soon forget breakfast with Daryn!
    I hope that is the last time I say that...
    You and your compatriots have an amazing skill set- I constantly learn when you're in the area, so thanks.

    Mar 8, 2008

  • bz

    'cyberhood?' isn't that a cheap, cheating contraction in the vein of ... oh, i dunno ... 'spro?'
    ;)

    Mar 10, 2008

  • Sandy Hon

    what fun!! you guys did such an awesome job putting the jam together, taking things apart and just being down right silly.

    yeah, i'm still full too. surely cuts down on the grocery bill, eh?

    See you in Minnie!??

    Mar 10, 2008

  • Sam Penix

    I do love you phil ! Thanks for taking that hot picture of me tamping one out. Can't wait for the next jam.

    Mar 11, 2008

  • James McCarthy

    thanks, Phil! too bad i won't see you there. maybe in Minneapolis?

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Aida Batlle

    Hey, Thanks! Please tell her THANKS for supporting Finca Mauritania!

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Jesse Gates

    your photo looks much better enlarged. you can see the line quality. see you on the 28th!

    Mar 17, 2008

  • JLee

    phil. you have me confused with rachel. i would never move to the NZ for a man.

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Tim Noble

    Phil,
    Have you been hibernatin' or something?
    I haven't seen you in weeks. That's no good.
    I hope all's well in the Phil Zone.

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Tim Noble

    One of the plethora of reasons that I LUV me some PA.

    Mar 18, 2008

  • fizaithers

    wo0oho0o!! it's official.. i'm on barista exchange ;o)

    Mar 18, 2008

  • JLee

    when you comin' round these parts?

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Tim Noble

    Oh, god, I feel sick.
    SBUX bought Coffee Equipment Company, Zander's soul (read the article on Matt Milletto's page for some truly vomit enducing suckup-idity) and probably all the Clover brewers.
    It's the curse of the Caragay.

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Emily Nicole Schumacher

    The opening went great! It was so much fun!

    Mar 19, 2008