susan oppenheim

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

toronto canada

How many years have you been in the industry?

2 with a shop,6 roasting

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

i am not a barista-sure wish my skills were better but i support fair trade communities and i love great COFFEE
also love to share info and beans with others
and my store is like a hug,like coming into someone's home
understated and welcoming-who says retail is only about profits......

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

nicaragua,costa rica,panama,mexico-all places i have been to and eaten coffee cherries in on those mountain hikes

About Me:

i am almost 60
have 3 kids and 1 grandson
love canada but also want to keep supporting coffee growers in impoverished areas

About My Company:

java mama is small and somehow keeps on paying bills...funny how that happens when you do something good

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

people

Website:

http://www.torontothebetter.net

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