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Sasha King

Female

Olympia

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Harlem, NYC
How many years have you been in the industry?: 3-4
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.: I love team work. I love times when it's crazy busy and I am making magic behind the bar with my co-worker and I also love lulls for some serious smack downs. I love learning. I am flexible and I think easily to communicate with. I feel comfortable sharing what I know and what I think. My cafe is pretty busy most of the time. I am a shift lead and really love working with different people and trying to balence where people want to be for a shift.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Everywhere. A country of origin is seriously over due but financially and time wise right now I think that visiting cafes and roasterys here in the states is more likely. I am doing a Midwest and East coast tour for spring break. I would love to spend some more time in Portland, Seattle and San Fran but anywhere as long as I have time to save for a ticket.
About Me:: Right now I am a full time student at The Evergreen State College taking a year long program on American History and Economics and absolutely love it. I am making a name for myself I think with all of the new people that I am meeting and would love to open a cafe eventually. I think that I would like to actually open a couple different kinds of cafes but I plan on finishing school first and continuing to meet rad people, make and drink coffee and cup as often as possible. I want to continue to expand my vocabulary and experiences. I love working in this industry. I am so moved by passion and can't wait to meet more passionate coffee dorks and professionals.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: the passion, the geeking out, the connections.
Website:: http://cafegrumpy.com

Comment Wall:

Amy Enrico

Sasha- hey, hey, hey. I miss you guys. Looks like we will have a couple of the Tazza D'Oro staff compete in the Mid-Atlantics at Coffee Fest in DC. Any advice?

Jan 2, 2008
Jenny King

Hi Sasha!
Interstate 90/94 is a straight shot. 5 independent shops in La Crosse Area.
Let me know when you are in town.
Jenny

Jan 2, 2008
Dex

Hey I love that tat is that also a bean further up your arm. Man I cant wait to get my coffee tat!

Jan 2, 2008
Mike White

I'm not exactly sure of the dates yet, but it's in March.

Jan 4, 2008
Ryan Baughn

I didn't work for Batdorf...the owners of Ancora spent some time with Larry and Sherrie back in 1992/3.
Actually, the first time I heard of Batdorf was at Javasti in the Greenlake/Northgate area...I've become more familiar with them in WI than in Seattle!

Jan 5, 2008
Andy Atkinson

Whats goin on man? Hell yea for portafilter tats! I got it like a month or two before Coffee Fest Atlanta, I plannin on makin it a whole seed to cup half sleave. How long have you had yours?

Jan 5, 2008
Kris Davidson

Yay, portatatts! Mine was done about a month before SCAA Long Beach. I got it done by a great shop here in Kansas City called The Mercy Seat. Hella good guys and artists.

Jan 13, 2008
Andy Atkinson

Sorry about takin so long to get back to you. We've been wicked busy openin a new store.

We're like a 5 min cab ride. Yea, if you have time swing on by. That would be awsome.

Jan 15, 2008
Heather Ringwood

dude you are so cool.

Jan 17, 2008
Oliver

See you at 8 am on the bar tomorrow...

Jan 17, 2008
Heather Ringwood

ahhh... miss you too! I really do miss the banter and great conversation - you bring great ideas to the job (and life)- and Voice mail! (I did get your message.)

have a great weekend

Jan 18, 2008
michael Phillips

Hey definitely hit me up as it gets closer (whats the date exactly?) I dont really know what Intellys feelings are about exchanges but we can almost certainly get you into the roastery to sit in on some cuppings and to play around in the lab. If you need a crash spot I might be able to hook that up as well. lemme know lady...

Jan 20, 2008
Mike Shipley

Thanks for the pat on the back man... It's fun right. 4:15am. Yeah lots of fun. We're about an hour outside of the city. Northwest Metra Line to Pingree Rd Station. Easy. When are you in Chicago?

Jan 22, 2008
Tyler

good, what about yourself?

Feb 5, 2008
Emma Jane

Thanks, Sasha!

Feb 11, 2008
K Med

I know, kindda like, KFed... which is just scary.

Anyway, it's great to be here, and I get sarcastic when I'm nervous. Hopefully no offense was taken.

YAY!

Feb 12, 2008
Heather Ringwood

are you reading your book on the 50's?? Do I sound like you Mom yet?

Feb 26, 2008
pandaman73

Hey....that chocolate......was delicious........and 300 was amazing.

Feb 27, 2008
pandaman73

I am soo ready for a lattee art showdown......I need to get this bad lattee art monkey off my back!!!!!!!!

Mar 4, 2008
Abby

thanks! im happy to be here!

Mar 13, 2008
Ryan Baughn

Hey Sasha!

Sorry I missed you...I was hoping we could hook up...but my Monday was all booked up. Owners just got back from Ethiopia/Rwanda, so we were pretty much getting caught up all day. Sally just brought me the coffee you left at King Street...thank you thank you! Dennis (our buyer) visited the same Finca (Siberia) that your El Salvador is from last month. It will be fun to cup those coffees out... We are making some decisions on Nics, Salvador and others so they will be a good challenge to what we've already cupped.

I hope you had a good time in Madison. When you get to New York, if you have time, check out (in Brooklyn) The Victory. A small shop, been in business for 13 years. Owners have a great focus on quality...

Track me down at SCAA and I'll also be in Seattle for my sisters wedding in late July. I'm sure you'll find me at Lighthouse while I'm there.

I'm sure we'll meet soon enough!

later-Ryan

Mar 25, 2008
Andy Atkinson

Hope all went well in NY. It was awsome havin you at the shop behind the bar and hangin out afterward. Sorry about that terrible experience at that shop after lunch, that sucked, I had no idea. Anyway, had a ton of fun, I'd love to do it again sometime.

Later.

Mar 31, 2008
Josh Rosenmeier

Right on. Well, next time your in New York, maybe i'll be making you a wonderful coffee!

Apr 6, 2008
Jenni

Saaaaasha!!!
what a lovely photo! i had the pleasure of meeting michael elvin this weekend. hope things are going well for you all, and hope to see you in NYC soon!

Apr 7, 2008
Lauren

How's the USBC?

Don't forget tuesday night! Wanna go get dinner or something after? Will you have a car or should I be sure to have mine?

May 4, 2008
Chris Weber

Hey there--still trying to digest all of last weekend. Of the many highlights were meeting you and Michael. Bummer that we didn't get a chance to do anything outside of the USBC. The one downside would have to be getting sick, for which I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help the last few days. Sinus infection in case you were wondering--just wonderful that Minneapolis mold. Give me updates on New York.

May 8, 2008
James McCarthy

hi sasha king. great to clean with you last weekend. hope to see you in nyc soon!

May 9, 2008
James McCarthy

How soon are you going?

May 10, 2008
Jenni

heard you're are heading east soon!
woooohooooo

May 16, 2008
pandaman73

So latte smackdown this week! You better not have anyone cover your shifts so we can actually work together! By the way what was with the weird energy in the coffee house yesterday?

May 24, 2008
pandaman73

and that is?

May 24, 2008
Oliver

Sasha have you posted the latte art throwdown on bx I can't find it. I'm going to a lecture at Evergreen Thursday night.

Jun 2, 2008
Schroaster

Thanks for hosting the throw down was a ton of fun.

Jun 6, 2008
K Med

Next time: No drinking before Competing!

HUGS!

Jun 6, 2008
Oliver

What way more drinking next time, I did even get a sip.

Jun 9, 2008
Adam

heyo! just thought I'd update you on the condition of my condition: I'm now working exclusively at the Goats. yay.

how's grumptown?

Jun 16, 2008
Chris Weber

Hey stranger, hope NY is going well. I just had a chance to skim your blog, hopefully later I'll get to peruse a bit more. Might be out your way this Fall. Keep in touch.

Jun 24, 2008
Heather Ringwood

HI Sasha! you gotta update yourself... although I would love to have you back in O-Town.

Jul 22, 2008
Mike Cannon

Hey Sasha, hope everything is going real well for you at Grumpys. I promise I'll pour a little of my latte out in your memory at the next throwdown!

Aug 2, 2008
pandaman73

I miss you! Maybe we can have a sprodown over the phone...video phone. How is Grumpy? I might need you to send me some merch call me!

Sep 27, 2008