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Z Bancroft

Male

Camarillo

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Camarillo
How many years have you been in the industry?: 2
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
About Me:: Weird, but at least I know it.
About My Company:: Element Coffee. Just come visit and I'll show you!
Website:: http://www.elementcoffee.com

Comment Wall:

Tony Serrano

NO Cal? You got nerve, son... Living in the land of vanilla syrup and bold and heavy. Hooky is as hooky does... how are your kids?

Feb 1, 2008
Tony Serrano

NorCal Coffee Mafia por vida, Homes!

Feb 1, 2008
Scott Guglielmino

Sup Zach, Hows SoCal living?

Feb 5, 2008
Scott Guglielmino

HMMM, no cuppings yet... good thing its cold down there otherwise i might have had to come down and regulate

Feb 5, 2008
Tony Serrano

Should we do a cupping while I'm there? Why not. Make a flyer... shoot it at me and we can go from there.

Feb 21, 2008
Tony Serrano

You're funny. Slow down... Breath, say excuse me to the employee you just ran over and remember that I have been planning this visit for a month.... or more. Have a nice day. NOW!

Feb 22, 2008
Ellie Matuszak

Wow, Zach! Thank you for the kind words. Comments like yours are why i get out of bed in the morning. I will definitely check out your shop next time I'm on my way up north!

Feb 25, 2008
Heather Perry

This time of year I'm doing a lot of training at the warehouse. I do too much traveling to take hours on the schedule from my staff, so I just stay off the schedule at our stores. Give me a call though and I can come meet you there or you can always come by the warehouse to.

Heather
951-318-6947

Feb 27, 2008
Stickman

So where's Camarillo, Zach?
I'm up in BC, on the coast, South Vancouver Island. A wee village called Sooke. Have a nice view of Washington state from here.

Feb 27, 2008
Stickman

The roo: just thought it'd be fun - taken at the San Diego zoo.
I have a 2 group Linea right now. Trouble about OR is that I don't have enough staff trained up.
Off to work right now - 5AM.....

Feb 28, 2008
Kyle

Thank you much, sir! I hope everything is brewing well for you as well ;)

Feb 28, 2008
Tony Serrano

Hey bro... Scott said if you put him up and take him on a little Hollywood coffee tour he'll come PID your Linea. Sweet deal!

Mar 10, 2008
Stickman

Zach,
my timeline is wide open. What does a 4 group weigh?
My 2 group is too small but I'll need to boost my wiring capacity to install a 4. That'd be easy enough but if it's going to be $1000 to ship it and if there will be hassles at customs then it's not worth it.

If the guy you know has one available then let me know and I'll ask for some contact details from you and he and I can work it out. That okay?

David

Mar 22, 2008
Stickman

I could have sworn my 2 grp weighed that!
road trips are probably not an option for a while. losing my #1 to pregnancy and #2 isn't available everyday...don't get me wrong, I'd love to bring the kids down the coast, see friends, drink espresso. If your guy has something it might provide enough incentive though. we'll see, man. We'll see.

Mar 23, 2008
Stickman

Hey Zach,
any word from your La Mz friend down south?

Apr 23, 2008
Stickman

We need more capacity on the bar. I haveto ensure with an electrician that my panel can handle it. $3K I can afford but if I need another $2 to upgrade wiring then I'm not interested. I know the amperage is a lot higher on a 4g...I'll have to find out how much more I need.

If you talk with him ask if he has fully auto (don't want it) or semi auto (want it).

Thanks!
D

Apr 23, 2008
Stickman

I'll talk to an electrician.
Thanks again, man.

Apr 23, 2008
Tony Serrano

What's going on, Zach?! No breakdowns with the remodel, I hope. I hope today is going to be the day you taste all the water options that Scott was talking about and I have a grinder Andy wanted me to tell you about. Hang in there! Everything begins from a simple group of elements.

Apr 30, 2008
jessica jay

Well I am happy I work for you too! I love working at your little coffee shop. I cant wait to learn more about coffee. =)

I am stoked on my cappuccinos today...

Apr 30, 2008
jessica jay

i know...
we are friends already =)

Apr 30, 2008
Tony Serrano

Are you still giddy w/ excitement? Can you hear the trumpets of the calvary? Yeaaeaaeeh Booooy!

May 12, 2008
Tony Serrano

How are things going for Element? I'm sure I'll talk to you, but I'm thinking of your amazing new cafe, now. Peace, Bancroft... well done.

May 18, 2008
Marista

Hey thank you...I'm so excited for Element to open, the place is gonna be rad! You've got some great, talented people working for you and I can't wait to visit...

May 19, 2008
Megan Hart

ZACHAROO!

Jun 5, 2008
Tony Serrano

Well, well...

Jun 10, 2008
Tony Serrano

Check out the Coffee Rap Video (movie)

http://www.rodlazar.com/RodLazar.htm

hillarious!

Jun 12, 2008
Billy Wilson

well that depends. if you have room to put in a sink, you should do that, but if you have very little room and only need it to rinse out the pitcher go with Terry's piece.

Jul 5, 2008
Chris Y. Gaoiran

We bonded over Stephen's extension?
Gross.

Jul 10, 2008
Mike

Hey, Zack Nice to see yeah on BX!

Jul 23, 2008
Mike

Hey Zack, Things are good... just a little crazy, had a coffee catering thing today; served up some honduran and some sweet black cat and it went well, just need more work.

Jul 26, 2008
Tony Serrano

Amigo, I can make it down south the 12th of August or thereafter. What's going on? I feel so far away from Element, right now.

Jul 26, 2008
Tony Serrano

I have to be home by the 21st of August, but that gives me almost two weeks down south. Armadillos don't eat much, so I think the cute factor may play itself out very well. that's what I like about you Bancroft... thinking out of the box... or out of the rolled up armored mammal as it were. I'll call Monday from Epicenter to discuss layout. Cheers!

Jul 27, 2008
Steves

Late to the game, I know, but...

In my defense, the extension was totally a matter of coincidence. I take no ~~credit~~ blame for its...other uses.

Jul 31, 2008
Mike

How's things brewin' up your way? I sent a friend your way and he loved it...He said you are pullin' on the rio, problems on the LM?

Aug 10, 2008
Mike

Sorry to hear the linea giving you trouble, but sounds like your on your way to seeing it back up... the rio is a tuff lady! Look forward to talking... are you going to make Seattle?

Aug 12, 2008
Mike

So glad to hear she's back up! You got a great set up there...can't wait to get back up to Camarillo. It's a great town and thanks to you and your crew at Element,..Really good coffee! I'm impressed at all you've done in a short time. It can only get better and better!

Aug 23, 2008
Andy Newbom

Zach!!! hows the socal life? Are the people trickling in in droves yet? New Harvest Finca VistA hERMOSA arrives next month.

Sep 12, 2008
Andy Newbom

new space getting close!!!! WOOOHHHOOOOOOO!

Sep 25, 2008
Tony Serrano

hey partner. I haven't found an itinerary, yet. Are the walls closing in on you, yet?

yet yet yet yet yet ;yet yeti yet yet yet yertle yet yet yet yet

Oct 28, 2008
Mike

Hey bean slinger! Crossing fingers and toes!!!!

Nov 19, 2008
Dee Colston

Thanks for the note. Sorry I didn't get to meet up either. Congrats to you and Erin on the new baby and the new shop and new job.

Nov 19, 2008
Andy Newbom

that Morodecofe is some sweet stuff. You gotta get some of the Dominion Yirgacheffe and the New harvest Finca Vista Hermosa coffees. OH MY GOODNESS they are sweet.

keep pushing ahead and make it sing!

Nov 22, 2008
Mike

So looking forward to being in your neck of the woods!

Nov 29, 2008
Mike

Nice talking to you too...Idea # 20 turbans and a hookah bar!!!

Nov 29, 2008
Tony Serrano

I heard that some crazy shiashtuff has been happenin'. How's the University? the Family? You?
Tell Mike that Turbans and Hookahs are so nineties! peace.

Dec 6, 2008