Conrad

Male

San Jose, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
San Jose, California -- Transilvania
How many years have you been in the industry?
flirted with coffee for years, made a commitment in April 08.
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
obsession
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I would love to travel to source one day, any of them. The countries that I would most like to go to are Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, Bolivia, and Ethiopia.

As for cities in general, I long to spend more time in Europe, Prague, Germany, Bucharest, and the Nordic countries, I hear they know their coffee.
About Me:
I breathe coffee. Don't ask me a question unless you have time for the answer. I'm not deaf, everyone else mumbles.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The history, the art, and the culture in the cafe
Website:
http://www.barefootcoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Gabe

    Hey man, I'm Gabe. I work at Ritual, if we have already met, I apologize, I am terrible at the social thing.

    Transilvania? fucking awesome.

    Mar 21, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    howdy and hello super coffee dude! we are loving having you at the Foot.

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Benza Lance

    Shit, you're the new 'Footer I've been hearing so much about?!?!
    I'll be in your neck of the woods this upcoming Friday, cuz I'm comin down to scope out that Coffee Works thing, so we can definitely chill then and maybe drink some whiskey.
    AND YOU'RE PART OF THE BIKE GROUP?!
    You might be my new favorite 'Footer... break the news to Yaell gently.

    Jun 17, 2008

  • Sarah

    I'm actually at Barefoot fairly regularly -- its the only place south of Ritual where one can get a serious shot, in my humble opinion. I'm sure I'll see you there!

    Jul 20, 2008

  • Benza Lance

    I was actually there last Friday, and cupped some super secret goodness with the boys.
    I'll mos def be down for the Jam comin up.

    Jul 24, 2008

  • Mike

    Nice to see some one not pushing anti-fixie propaganda! Viva La One Gear! Keep roastin' that sweet hippie spro!

    Sep 3, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    hey there corrado!! fire wrangle it

    Sep 20, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    wrangle the fire chief!

    Sep 24, 2008

  • David Vicente Johnson

    alright already

    Oct 2, 2008

  • Marista

    That picture is amazing. Coffee creep to the max.

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Tony Serrano

    Intelli, but give LA Mill a shot... both up in Silverlake

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Steves

    Also have your lady friend check out M. Diedtrich's place out in LB. A bit far, but not that bad actually from USC.

    Oct 8, 2008

  • Conrad

    Oct 21, 2008

  • David Vicente Johnson

    That shit is priceless.
    Oh..it's fucking killing me. I might have to burn my eyes out with two flaming hot tryers.

    Oct 21, 2008

  • Marista

    Yeah those pictures are amazing. Real talk.

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Monica Rae Hill

    Men are ridiculous. The roastal service is no joke.. for serious.

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    seriously powerful freak lifters

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Maria Jose Huezo

    hehehe you guys are strong. you should come for the harvest, and lift our coffee bags... ;)

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    dope photos!

    Oct 24, 2008

  • Joey Trujillo

    We were able to meet when my dad and I came down for the PBJ last month? I can't remember if you were one of the mad scientists locked away in the roast room...

    Oct 27, 2008

  • OriginAlvyn

    nice sneaking skills, you should be a ninja for halloween. That or , you know, Sylar

    Oct 28, 2008