David Donde

Male

Cape Town

South Africa

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, industry professional, consultant, service tech/repair, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Cape Town, South Africa
How many years have you been in the industry?
12
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.
We are Artisan Roasters, coffee consultants, have South Africa's only full time Barista school, our Baristas have won and been 3 of the 6 finalists in both SA Barista championships, and of course our coffee rocks!
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Australia,Denmark, Japan, USA, UK, NZ
About Me:
I regularly give public talks on coffee, write articles on Coffee and am busy writing a book on Barista Technique. At Origin Coffee Roasting, we are trying to live up to being "The Artisan Roasters of Africa"
I am founding Chairman of SCASA (speciality Coffee Association of Southern Africa)
I am seemingly a coffee evangelist. We at Origin are Speciality Artisan Coffee Roasters, I function as a Coffee & Tea Consultant. I help build brands. I run a full time Barista School and am an active trainer.
We end up being marketers for speciality coffee.
see: http://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddonde
and www.daviddonde.com
About My Company:
The Artisan Roasters of Africa
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Cool people
Website:
http://daviddonde.com

Comment Wall:

  • Neil Dearlove

    You sound like a very busy man? What origin beans are you using?

    Dec 7, 2007

  • Peggy Gargaro

    David:

    Send me your email address and I will forward a copy of the eval I use in my coffee house. Thanks

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Jaima

    David, your website is beautifully put together. I'm very interested in a visit to your shop to work for a time. I would be thrilled to gain the experience and knowledge from you and your staff. Not to mention the opportunity to travel and be surrounded by a new culture. Everything about it sounds wonderful! How long would you want a barista for? Any ideas on lodging?
    Jaima

    Apr 25, 2008

  • rob

    I would be very interested in a roasting internship or a little barista exchange....

    May 22, 2008

  • David Donde

    Cool, how, where when?

    May 23, 2008

  • rob

    2-3 months? In awhile to save for the plane ticket. 30-35 hours working behind the bar in exchange for an internship. Maybe a little help with housing at least initially?

    May 30, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hey David, love the website! Sounds like we are doing similar things. Still keen to visit NZ after the rugby on Saturday ;p

    Jul 6, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Mate, I spoke too soon...we have lost a couple on the trot since that fateful posting! Was going to fly down to Eden Park for the Wallaby game this Saturday.... but.... well....

    Jul 31, 2008

  • Slipshot

    Sounds like you got a lot to keep you busy, mate.

    Kudos from a young American Barista.

    - The best of brews to ya -

    ( Slipshot )

    Sep 28, 2008