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Matt Milletto

Male

Portland

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Portland, OR
How many years have you been in the industry?: I started working as a barista in 1992.
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Croatia, South Pacific, Thailand, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Greece, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Brazil, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Africa, NYC, Vancouver B.C., Toronto ...
About Me:: I live in Portland Oregon where I am the director of training at the American Barista & Coffee School and Bellissimo Coffee Advisors. I am also a partner at Water Avenue Coffee. I spend most of my time training new and existing business owners how to open and operate successful retail coffee businesses. In my spare time you might find me having coffee or sipping a pint at one of Portlands great coffee shops or brew pubs. I spend lots of time also with my beautiful wife and little wiener dog.

Professionally I have been in this industry for almost 15 years and have worked as a barista, manager, trainer and consultant. I speak at Coffee Fest and SCAA Tradeshows and sit on the SCAA Training Committee as a lead espresso trainer and was on the USBC Committee 2007/08. I have been certified as a judge for the NWRBC/USBC and have placed 3rd in the MillRock Latte Art Competition. I have written articles for Barista Magazine, Fresh Cup Magazine, Specialty Coffee Retailer and the SCAA Chronicle and have been quoted in many magazines and newspapers in regards to specialty coffee and retail coffee business.
About My Company:: The American Barista & Coffee School [ABC's] is the first and only professional school in the U.S. devoted to domestic and international specialty coffee business education and hands-on barista training. No other coffee school can match the scope of ABC's educational and retail success-building curriculum.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: teaching people about how amazing coffee is, and seeing them fall in love.
Website:: http://www.coffeebusiness.com

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Charles Weber

Hey Matt,
is there a place for anouncements?
Like for the North West Roasters Group events

May 27, 2008
Bruno

Hey Matt, what's up?

I've uploaded a Dandy Warhols's song but a red pop-up came up asking me to download it. Could you tell me what's going on? Should I delete it?

Thanks for the help.

P.S. Don't forget to listen to the song.

May 28, 2008
Charles Weber

I know I'm slow but at least I'm persistent ;-)

May 29, 2008
Anna Mae Naef

Thank you!
I'm excited to be joining, I just went through a pretty intensive training for the past 6 months. I'm excited to have my foot in the door, and to continue learning more. I grew up in Oregon and am headed there mid-july for a little while. If you know anyone wanting to host a guest barista for a few shifts I'd be interested!

Thanks again! I'm really excited :)

May 31, 2008
Antonio Giustino

Matt, what's your number?

tony

Jun 2, 2008
Mandoline Medina

cool videos.

Jun 3, 2008
Bryn Jones

cheers, seems like a cool place.

Jun 4, 2008
Thomas Le Ngo

Thanks for the add! I stopped by ABC's last year at a Batdorf & Bronson cupping. Pretty awesome place! Any cool stuff happening soon?

My most trustworthy baristas are at these ABCs: Albina Press, Blend, and Coffeehouse NW.

Jun 4, 2008
teresa pilarz

hey matt,
it was nice to (briefly) meet you in mn. thanks for the invite to barista exchange...i think i'm getting addicted. still trying to get used to the site. i've noticed on some member pages the entire thread of a conversation displays. how do i get my return comments to show on my own page? (maybe dumb question...we gen x'ers are just a touch behind on the whole myspace-like concept) working it out though!

Jun 4, 2008
Melody Diehl

Thanks for the greeting!! I'm excited to check out the site and connect with other coffee lovers. Are you familiar with Peet's Coffee & Tea? I know they have a few up there in Portland and it seems you're rather involved in the industry.. I hope to involve myself more in the near future!!

Jun 5, 2008
Jared Truby

Thanks man, how's things??

Jun 6, 2008
Alun Evans

Thanks Matt! Great resource. I look forward to participating although more as a roaster at an origin country than a skilled barista (which I am a way off being!)

Jun 6, 2008
Alun Evans

Cheers thanks! Going to work my way through the site over next few days!

Jun 6, 2008
Simon

Hey Matt, when did you start this site and how many members are joining each month?

Jun 7, 2008
Lem Butler

I am so down. Been wanting to make a trip your way for some time now. Hopefully before the year is out.

Jun 7, 2008
Greg Ingram

Hey Matt!

No! I did not go to Hawaii and have not heard anything about it. Jan is not back in the office yet. I did hear from Bruce right after he hit some Tennis Balls there wishing you and I and others were there. I'm in town and have a flex schedule so let me know when lunch works for you!

Jun 9, 2008
Chris DeMarse

matt,
I'm interested in running a banner ad for my company this month.. can you fill me in on pricing?

Jun 10, 2008
Tisi

Thanks for the add.

Jun 12, 2008
christos manousidis

This is the rightest step that you have made in the bX (without I decrease the precedents) and I reported in the Coffipedia. I believe that will be the most useful handbook for each barista, roaster or grower in the coffee industry. BRAVO!

Jun 15, 2008
Miguel Rendón Fontaine

Thanks Matt!!!

We wil develop a new concept, from small producers to the cup throught Esbaristas

Regards

Jun 21, 2008
Hameed

Hi Matt thanks you are the first who welcome me & really nice to know such a good people like u...

Jun 21, 2008
Shari Coia Fulton

Ciao Matteo! It was awesome to meet you too - and a great pleasure to be able to learn from you as well. In boca di lupo!

Jun 22, 2008
Joe Smith

It was cool meeting you too man! See you at coffee fest!

Jun 23, 2008
Jason Duncan

Hey buddy - do you remember the shop your dad went to in Steamboat Colorado that he liked so much??

I remember him saying something about it at one point or another..

Jun 25, 2008
Holly Josey

FYI, have made plans to be at the Seattle Coffe Fest this fall. Also, would you give me the name of the ABC grad who has the shop in Midland?

Jul 2, 2008
Davide Birse

Cheers.. nice to find somewhere informative and helpful that i can get advice :)

Jul 3, 2008
Jenni Duncan

Thanks Matt! See you in a couple months.

Jul 9, 2008
Victor

Hi Matt, thanks for add. Feel free contact me if you have a trip to Malaysia :)

Jul 12, 2008
Damian

Hi Matt. Greetings from Ireland. Only recently joined. So far very impressed. Damiano

Jul 14, 2008
Bikes to Rwanda

Let me know when you have time.
Thanks again for supporting the trip, and BTR.

Jul 14, 2008
Jason Calhoon

I know he rocks so hard........

Jul 15, 2008
Robert Cheng

www.hyco.cn
we produce all-in-one automatic bean-to-cup drip style coffee maker.we like to cooperate with you.
Please visit our website for our products details or send email directly to cd@hyco.cn attn Robert Cheng
Thank you.

Jul 21, 2008
Wilson Hines

Congrats on the article by Marketing Pilgrim

Jul 22, 2008
Michael Atkinson

Hi Matt,

Site looks great! Congratulations.

Cheers

Jul 23, 2008
Rob

Thanks for the welcome Matt, this really looks like a great site!

Jul 24, 2008
Todd Spitzer

Thanks dude. I'm looking forward to hooking up when you're in SF. let's keep in touch

Jul 24, 2008
Anthony Rue

Matt, I just wanted to thank you for recommending Volta to Eric. We really appreciate the support.

Jul 28, 2008
boyd

Heya

Jul 29, 2008
Jeremy Clouser

Hey Matt. Once again, I really enjoyed the class (and Portland) and I'm getting busy setting up things here in Mexico. There are a million things to do! You're welcome down here any time.

Jul 29, 2008
Chris Weaver

Hey Matt

Just wanted to let you know about something I've recently released in the UK, too much expectation. I'm a 21 year old barista working in Lincoln, however have decided to record the UK's first coffee podcast. The first one has been released, featuring an interview with Hasbeans Steve Leighton, and much more. its called Common Grind: Tales from the Driptray and can be listened to at www.chrisweaver.co.uk/blog/

However I'm struggling to get the word out as fast as I would like.

If you could help me in anyway, or have any idea's, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks for listening and keep up the good work with bx

Aug 8, 2008
Balaram Neupane

Hi sir I wana get some help from You that i am here in Kuwait now and i want to be there in US coz there is future for Barista so pelase can you help me to search job there? Please sir.

Aug 9, 2008
Longbottom Coffee

It's a great round number... must be kismet!

Aug 12, 2008
Adrian Badger

Hey Matt - Check this out... most technologically advanced Latte Art! http://gizmodo.com/5036185/gizmodos-own-cappuccino-gizuccino

Follow the links to the original site, if you're interested!

Aug 13, 2008
espressoitaliano

Thanks Matt, great meeting you as well.

Aug 18, 2008
Ed Kaufmann

Wow how rude am I? Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Thank you so much for taking time to goof around with us the other week. That was a wonderful highlight of the trip. Your place is amazing! Keep up the good work!

Aug 18, 2008
Matt Davis

Thanks for starting such a great network Matt!
Hopefully I'll see you around, take care...

Aug 21, 2008
Darren Reynolds

Matt,

Thanks for the sweet site! What do you think about a bX iPhone app? There are some ning apps out there for other stuff but I'm clueless about how to implement it. I'd love to help you develop one if your interested.

Darren Reynolds

Aug 21, 2008
Mike Gregory

Hey Matt,
I'll be down in PTown September 4 and 5 and would love to chat!

Aug 21, 2008
Jared Gum

Hola Mr. Matt
Nice to meet you!

Aug 22, 2008
aaron fierros gual

hi matt nice to meet you, when you came to tijuana mexico some day, I may show you the greatest coffee bars, just contact me
tanks

Aug 22, 2008

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