Claire Matheson-Jones

Female

Auckland

New Zealand

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Auckland, New Zealand
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
About Me:
Passionate about great people and great coffee!
About My Company:
In the process of setting up a freelance training and consultancy business here in New Zealand.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The sence of community!
Website:
http://www.unionroasted.com

Comment Wall:

  • Lauren Card

    Hey Claire!
    Hope you and the family are enjoying being back in NZ. AT the end of our 5-year plan we hope to move to NZ too so might be knocking on your door for a job again ;). Enjoying the photos of Gage on FB, especially when you dress him up - the Yankees outfit is the best!
    Keep well.
    Lauren x

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Balaram Neupane

    Hi how r u ? Hope good. I am Balaram From Nepali but currently i am working in STARBUCKS COFFEE Kuwait since last 1 year . Hope we will be close fren in future.Thanks Delete Comment

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Shiloh Nelson

    Thanks for the add! I admire your business venture!

    Aug 1, 2008

  • Shiloh Nelson

    If I had the opportunity, I would love it! I would have to save up for a while to make the trip... I will definately keep this in the back of my mind! Thank you!

    You will have to keep me updated on your process... Are you going to have a training center? Or work out of the espresso bars/ caffe's that you are hired from? So curious on how you are movin forward. YOU ROCK!

    Aug 1, 2008

  • Andrew

    Speaking of geeking, we're playing around with espresso roasts of the components of the revelation blend to see what the differences in extraction and temperature thresholds are between the origins- it's exciting stuff Claire! Wish you were here to add your knowledge.

    Aug 6, 2008

  • peter lynch

    hello, I am a roaster in Ohio...don't ask why? :0 I ask that myself and dream of home in San FRancisco...but I love roasting!

    Aug 9, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hey Claire, thought I would say hi from not so far away Indonesia. How are things in Auckland? I am hoping to be back in Wellington over Christmas for a few weeks to catch up on family and all.

    Aug 11, 2008

  • Joanna Griffiths

    hello claire. i will hopefully be travelling to New Zealand in January and living for up to a year and was interested in getting a job in a coffeeshop setting. i currently work as a barista in the US and would love to continue in the coffee industry for a while, especially while in New Zealand. Would you ever hire people from outside of New Zealand or do you know of other reputable coffee companies over there that would do a kind of exchange? if you have any feedback that would be wonderful. thanks a lot!

    Aug 19, 2008

  • Joanna Griffiths

    thanks for getting back to me Claire! i will certainly try to use your expertise and familiarity in the coffee scene of New Zealand as i make plans for my trip there. the contact with someone there is incredibly helpful. thanks again. we'll hopefully be in touch.

    Aug 22, 2008

  • Nik

    hey thanks for the hello :) Carl Sara told me about this site and its pretty kwl. Thought there would be more kiwis on here.

    Aug 22, 2008

  • Kerry Laird

    Hi Claire,
    I'm headed to New Zealand in November and would love to tap in to your tips on what not to miss while visiting. I've added you as a friend so we can chat. Thanks!
    Kerry

    Sep 5, 2008

  • Kerry Laird

    We're planning our itinerary now and will be on both the north and south islands for about 2 1/2 weeks. What do you think are the do not miss spots to see or do things?

    Sep 7, 2008