mike cubbage

Male

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
8
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 a skilled barista. I have worked in a variety of settings. I am always looking to learn more about coffee and fine tune my skills. I am a trainer and have had the difficult but rewarding task of helping open a new cafe' (menu and training for all) and also the transition of new ownership. I am now most interested in learning as much as I can about the coffee itself, the growers and the growing regions.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I would love to travel to Central or South America. Basically I am unattached and open to travel.
About Me:
Inteligent, hard working, dedicated, but not naive. I have been the work horse and done my time as such. I am looking for a coffee experience where coffee is given dedication it deserves.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
coffee reflects itself through life and life reflects itself through coffee.
Website:
http://www.cultivate-being.com

Comment Wall:

  • Juli Goodloe

    hey there! glad you stopped by Stickman the other day! hope you're enjoying some nice, sunny weather! :0) yes, we no longer have the Clover here, but the choice was made solely because a brewing station is about as manual as you can get. we like to have a lot of control over our coffee :0)

    Jun 30, 2008

  • Barbara Wilson;

    Hi Mike,
    My plants are doing pretty well. Our restaurant is open now and if you look at our almost finished website you can see photos at elquetzaldemindo.com. I would love to have visitors! I am also a long time member of the Sweet Maria's homeroasters list and last week had a visit from one of the members of that list. It would be fun to take people on tours of the other end of coffee that is growing, processing the beans and roasting if they haven't seen that before. I am leaving for the States on Tuesday and haven't set the date for my return yet. If you are serious about visiting here I am hoping that you will plan a trip while I am here. I would love to have a pro teach me how to make excellent espresso, and how to froth milk well, etc. Oh and yes it is raining, but we've had lots of sun each day. So much that the locals complain that it is too much sun. Thanks for contacting me and I'll let you know when I will be back in Mindo as soon as I know.

    Jul 25, 2008

  • daniel

    thanks for your help with, "the magic word" slowing down and just getting back to basics helps mucho!

    Jul 27, 2008

  • Jay Caragay

    Mike-
    I was just on the Big Island today shooting a program segment. Had a decent enough cappuccino at Kona Mountain Coffee on Kaahumanu Highway, but I didn't try other coffee shops since we were there just for the day. What part of the island are you planning on living?

    Aug 19, 2008

  • )on Lewis

    Abe may be coming over for coffee tomorrow (thurs) afternoon - care to join?... with our without the truck.(!)

    Aug 20, 2008

  • Jared Mockli

    Hi Mike, you should definitely stop by the booth at Coffee Fest and say hi. Our booth numbers are 1011 and 1106... See you there.

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Heather Perry

    I will be there, and I would love to talk to you. Come by the Latte Art competition!

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Dave Patterson`

    Mike- your right I do need more friends, thanks for offering your hand and I will take you up in your offer. when our paths cross we can talk.

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Trevor

    Ah, my pleasure Mike. I love "slow" coffee. cheers

    Sep 8, 2008

  • Jake Elia

    Thanks man. It was a good topic. What shop or company do you working for or own?

    Sep 10, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Gidday Mike, seems that there is sometimes a problem with computers with a different version of flash player- thats what the IT guy told me anyway. Pity you can not open the site- we have a lot of info there. Flick me an email with your resume, I will email back with more details re the position. Cheers

    Sep 10, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hey mike, can you check the link you posted- cant get it to open. Might b something missing off the /coffeeresume ending?? Cheers

    Sep 12, 2008

  • Robbie Britt

    It was great talking with you guys this weekend. I don't know if you had a chance to make it by the shop or not, if so, hope the offerings are tasty. Now that I know where your blog is, I'll have to track your adventures!!!

    Sep 15, 2008

  • Sarah Dooley

    Wow, did you get a chance to have a beverage? We had mixed emotions about turnout but still had a lot of fun. If you did stop for a bev, what did you think?

    Sep 16, 2008

  • Sarah Dooley

    Wow, did you get a chance to have a beverage? We had mixed emotions about turnout but still had a lot of fun. If you did stop for one can

    Sep 16, 2008

  • Benza Lance

    Mike,
    For whatever reason if you're in Sacramento, gimme a ring and I'll show you whats up!

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Banks Thomas

    Good luck. Maybe I can help you one day soon.

    Sep 18, 2008

  • James Spano

    My internship was with Mike Roberts in Panajachel Guatemala. Check out his site and there's a section on internships. http://www.crossroadscafepana.com/
    I rented my own little apartment that was about $10 a day. I ate almost all of my meals with Mike and his family, they are very generous and have a great sense of hospitality. Check out the site, email him, and you can work out something to fit your needs if you're interested. I personally had a fantastic experience and think it was worth every penny.

    Sep 18, 2008

  • Banks Thomas

    I don't think its to hard to get a work permit. I have an immigration company doing all the work, so its been real easy for me.

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Brazil Fair Trade Certified Cupping Competition

    The competition starts the week of 10/20 and the winners will be announced 10/24. The results will be posted on our page and on this blog (in development) http://fairtradecuppingcompetition.blogspot.com/

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Adrian Badger

    thanks for the comments, Mike. Yeah, it will be a challenge, but I've worked in the F&B and hospitality industry for many, many years. Also, I took a great course from Matt at the ABC school that helped immensely. Definitely send your sister by once I open... I'll be sure to let EVERYONE know when that happens!

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hi Mike, I am sorry to say it but yet again I can not download the file. Its probably due to the slow connection speed my end I suspect. Could you email me at alun@merdekacoffee.com? Cheers

    Sep 20, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hey Mike, got the pdf via email, thanks for that. Will read through it over the next day or so and for sure give you a buzz back via email.

    Sep 21, 2008