Beth

Female

Irvine, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Irvine, CA
How many years have you been in the industry?
1
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.
New owner, looking at things from a new, fresh perspective.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Ethiopia, Kenya, Costa Rica, Brazil, Columbia
About Me:
44 year old coffee enthusiast that believes independent specialty coffee houses have a unique niche that have not fully penetrated the Orange County, California market.
About My Company:
We opened on May 11, 2009!!!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The people and the movement that is bringing new changes to the industry.
Website:
http://www.paradiseperks.com

Comment Wall:

  • Jonathon Sepulveda

    they are closing my store on 01/31!!! Lets talk. I lost my cell, so . . . leave your number for me in a message.

    Jan 29, 2008

  • Shari Coia Fulton

    Hi Beth! Yes - we are in the same boat! Maybe we need to start a group for mid-life women coffee shop owners! I'll be in Seattle too for Coffee Fest - I've made a lot of my vendor selections, but still open for a few more! Good luck to you too!

    Sep 1, 2008

  • Shari Coia Fulton

    I'm going with the Nuova Simonelli Aurelia. I used it at a shop I worked at, plus I was able to compare it against some others at the ABC school in Portland (where my pics are from). Its a great machine especially when you may not have a shop full of top notch/pro baristas. It is easy to use and ergonomic, and pulls a great shot. As far as the grinder, I will probably go with the Mazzer Jolly, but I could be convinced to look again at the MAHLKÖNIG® Grind-on-Demand Espresso Grinder...I played with an on-demand grinder in class too, and its intriguing - saves a lot on waste....

    Sep 1, 2008

  • The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

    Beth,

    We use a variety of coffee roasters at my shop, Paradise Roasters among them. We work with Paradise because they buy some really top notch coffee, and Miguel is one of the best cuppers I know. I have been in coffee a long time, and everybody kind of knows everybody. I had tried their coffee long before I opened my shop. Shipping can sometimes be an issue, but at least for us, should something go wrong, we don't have all our eggs in one basket. Hope that helps.

    Sep 2, 2008

  • The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

    Yes, we carry Ecco, and they are absolutely first rate! We work with a variety of roasters, but the ones we work with the most are Ecco, Paradise, and PT's coffee in Kansas City. We also carry Ritual Roasters, Barefoot, and Verve, all of whom are in California. Feel free to PM me or call if you have any questions. I sent you a PM with my info. Good luck!

    Sep 3, 2008

  • The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

    Oh, Kerry would kill me if I forgot to mention Pacific Bay. We haven't carried very much from them, but they are good people.

    Sep 3, 2008

  • Shari

    It was fun running into you at Coffee Fest!! :)

    Sep 13, 2008

  • Shari

    How are things coming together for you?

    Oct 11, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    Hello Beth - Greetings from Canada - Steve

    Nov 26, 2008