Mike Love

Male

Tarrytown, New York

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Tarrytown, New York 10591
How many years have you been in the industry?
8 years
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.
As far shop and skills go, I teach classes through our local college, espresso labs training at the SCAA events, In depth training for staff and wholesale accounts. Also has competed at the Millrock latte art contest, The Ultimate Barista Challenge. Taught and ran Espresso Specialists - Chefs' Espresso Lab. My skills extend form 15yrs. as a Chef, 7yrs of Roasting coffee, 5yrs. of owning and running a retail roaster and espresso bar. So, I can offer a very different perspective on training and drink development for competition or for service at your shop.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
All cities across the U.S. and abroad.
About Me:
I have 15yrs as a Chef, I have been roasting coffee for seven years and has owned a Coffeehouse for the last 5 years in Westchester County N.Y. 30 min north of Manhattan. I teach classes from basic brewing to Latte art training.
About My Company:
Through constant quality assurance in our selection of of the beans and attention to detail during the roasting process, the artisans at Coffee Labs Roasters have honed their skills to precisely roast the coffee to perfection without the use of automation. Like fine wines, every grape encompasses a distinct nuance. Through constant care, picking and fermenting the individual flavors of the grapes is an art. We apply many of those same quality artisan practices at Coffee Labs, thus offering you all of the subtle nuances each coffee has to offer.
The goal is to enjoy each cup you brew at home. Our handcrafted roasting process enables us to offer our customers the very best roasted coffee available.
While not sacrificing quality or flavor, we at Coffee Labs, as part of our commitment to the future of our environment, we select Sustainable Coffees whenever possible.
Sustainability satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future. By purchasing our coffee, you help support sustainable growth.

Coffee Labs Roasters
Is now proud to announce that we are now using 100% Renewable Energy.
A mix of:
35% Wind
65% Low - Impact Hydro Electric.
We have also completed our Carbon footprint evaluation with Trees for the Future.
Which in turn will make us
100% Carbon Neutral by the planting of trees to off-set our carbon output.
Website:
http://coffeelabs.com

Comment Wall:

  • Peggy Gargaro

    Mike; I am your friend...Peggy Gargaro - Billings, MT
  • Steve Kessler

    Hey Mike! I don't believe we've met before. So I guess were newbie friends. Yep that a Probat. I don't get to roast on it as much as I used too. Thanks for the comment and take care!!!!
  • Gabe

    And Happy Holidays to you too buddy!
  • Ken Julian

    Los Guapos Rules!!
  • Spencer

    Mike -

    I am not planning to attend any of the retail coffee shows, as my new position is in green coffee importing and it is difficult to be out of the office when the market is open. I am hoping to be able to visit your shop in NY soon, as my office is in Norwood, NJ.

    Happy Holidays!

    Spencer
  • Jeff Taylor

    Long Live "Los Guapos!"
  • Mike White

    Dude are you going with Jim and Dev? Holy crap that'll be such a good time. Those kids know how to party!!
  • Mike White

    as far as free time goes, those two will keep you busy. Birds, trees, crocs, tequila, cupping. Non stop my friend. Say hi for me!
  • Mike White

    i sent you a message instead of a comment. check the little white envelope up at the top of the page next to your name...
  • Connie Blumhardt

    Hello Mr. Love,

    I hope all is going well. It was great to hear from you the other day.

    All is well here. I took some time off over the holidays - which was awesome.

    Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.

    Happy New Year - Connie
  • Mike White

    did I mention you rock? great seeing you again the other day. have fun in the boys club!
  • Heather Perry

    I am bringing your shirt, but will be traveling solo, so sad. Why are you going there?
  • Mike Love

    Wait till March. I will bring you fire and a onion Bagel with cream chesse. toasted?
  • Steve Lanphier

    hi Mike..
    It looks like you are a chef/roaster too..A perfect combination, what else could you need.
    cheers!
  • Bruno Souza

    Hey Mike,

    Everything is good in the west coast what about you?
    I'm going to New York with Joel Pollock in a couple weeks and we would like to see you.
  • Mike Love

    Just Give me heads up. I will be out of town for a week mid Feb
  • Bruno Souza

    W may have met at one of the Roaster's Guilds but I know you more from Bruno's tales of your quest in Minneapolis.
    I'm working with Bruno and Joel now-used to be Roaster at Portland Roasting
  • Bruno Souza

    Mike...this is actually Steve talking to you ...not Bruno even though it says it is-don't want to confuse things
  • Mike Love

    I have tales of Bruno too!
    Ha! Ha!
  • Peggy Gargaro

    Mike:

    How are you doing? Hope this message finds you well. Give me a shout when you get a chance.
  • Ron Borlongan

    Hey Mike - Will certainly drop by when I'm in your neck of the woods.
  • Gina Palandri

    Hi Mike!!
    Hows that fabulous Espresso you roast?
    nice to see you here!
    Gina
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  • Mike Love

    Good! Good! Nice to see you here!
    Mike
  • Taylor Mork

    phew, thought i was confused with some new slang. was about to respond "uh, nothing, you know, just hangin out, same old same old." then came to senses and realized you were talking about the infamously massive jack fruit! love em. good to see ya on here - i'm a newbie
  • James McCarthy

    Oh, man - I just tried your Mexico yesterday with chris d. we were cupping the coffees that are going to be featured in the judge's dinner. anyway, it's amazing. i just kept saying, "wow...wow.." it's beautiful.
  • Shanna Germain

    That is one big fish, mister...sorry I'm going to miss the tournament, but I know you'll catch us all dinner.

    See you soon!

    Best, s.
  • Rob Tuttle

    Sup? Good to see you here in the South!
  • Clancy

    yes
  • Mike Love

    Cool! Get ready to rumble! Lets have some fun. And take me to some BBQ. I Have never been to Texas
  • Clancy

    ok sounds good! just busy watching your videos is that you in the big balls video?
  • Mike Love

    No. But I do things like that , I have broken a lot of bones in my youth so I relaxed a little.
  • Clancy

    i understand. I ride Motocross. Sometimes its hard to resist temptation of a jump to preserve life and limb.
  • Mike Love

    I had a yz250 landed on me off a huge kicker, broke 9 ribs almost collasped my lung!
  • Clancy

    holy shit. yeah i ride a KTM 300 MXC (2 stroke) and i had been ridin 4 stroke all my life, the squirelliness is out of control! Luckily, i don't have such crazy stories...yet.
  • Troy Reynard

    Hey Mike, thanks for the hospitality and the coffee, it was fun stopping by and seeing you guys!
  • Clancy

    dude, once again, fuckin awesome competition. i'm glad you have two new titles. It was a blast hangin out with you and look forward to seein you in the future.
  • Lorenzo Perkins

    Dr. Love,
    It was too much fun in Houston, I look forward to battling at the High Temple. See you in five minutes.
    lorenzo
  • Jessica Ramsey

    God, I know...I bet their coffee is fantastic...Could you imagine getting a burn under those conditions? = ) Thanks for the comment Alicia!
  • Jessica Ramsey

    Ah! I just noticed you have "Theif's Theme" playing on your page...Yay!
  • Clancy

    hey dude! see you in a couple days at sugar lake lodge!!! woooohooooo!!!!!!! it'll be good to meet greg as well!
  • Max Gonzalez

    Hey Mike, Hope all finds you well in Tarrytown. You gonna be at CoffeeFest Seattle? Look forward to seeing you there if you are.
  • Lorenzo Perkins

    Dr. Love!! what's happening? are we gonna see you at the SCRBC or what? I miss my Tarrytown buddy . . .
  • Jaimie Rae Weidner

    Awesome, sounds great. Regional is Feb. 6 in pittsburgh. So in Nov. i'm trying to get a lot of background info, then getting in full swing in Dec. Any days of the week better to stop down?
  • Greg Suekoff

    Shanghai? Fun?
  • Lorenzo Perkins

    Dr. Love!!!! Show me the coffee! How's things in NY? Will I be seeing you at UBC New York? I've been sharpening my coffee swords. . .
  • Rich Abker

    Awesome photos!
    Who is your mentor or mentors in the coffee industry?
  • Jaimie Rae Weidner

    yes, actually tomorrow night would work for me if it does for you
  • Jaimie Rae Weidner

    next wed. ?