lucky

Male

Sacramento California

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Sac Town California
How many years have you been in the industry?
6 ish
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.
I placed 19th in 2007 national barista competition. I have trained hard over the past couple of years, and now consider myself a well seasoned barista. Im passionate about coffee and project that through the drinks that i produce.
I used to serve quality tea & coffee out of a restored 1947 great northern train car in chico california. Now i live back in Sacramento and have taken a position as Head Roaster and coffee program manager. I love my job, my job is coffee. . . . put it together, word.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Im interested in any place in the entire world.
About Me:
After years in the music industry i "settled down" at the ripe age of 22 and started a family ( got married and had a kid) and continued my passions with coffee & tea. I am an appreciator of all crafts that show a true sense of pride and value. My main life goal is to exist with no need of currency. Sustain life for my and my family by farming land and producing our own food and goods ( amish minus the religion aspect).
About My Company:
Old Soul is a roaster and bakery in an old brick building in an alley in midtown sacramento. We have no ac. Did i mention that we have no AC???!!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Its all encompassing subjectivity and progressive outbursts.
Website:
http://ill get back to you.

Comment Wall:

  • Tony Serrano

    Just having you here makes me feel luckier than I did. Peace!
  • Monica Rae Hill

    yay! We were wondering why you weren't on here yesterday. What's up sweetie? Hope all is well.
  • Andy Newbom

    wish we could all be a little luckier... hows the train flowing bro?

    wish there was still some 'Foot coffee love swirling out there making it sweet...
  • Bronwen Serna

    Lucky!! I have been TRYING so hard to get a hold of you from Newbom, but to no avail until now. Are you still interested in pursuing the idea of a Coffee Bus?
  • Tony Serrano

    Lucky, my man... you know my cockfights were held in the front yard. Modesto's not cool enough for basements.
    The Regionals will be drab without you. Aw shucks.
    NO SLEEP TILL BERKELEY!!
  • Dominic

    Lucky Hows Life? Hows the fam?
  • The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

    Hey Lucky, what's up, fool?

    I dropped by your spot in chico, but unfortunately you were not working. Maybe next time.
  • Yaëlle Levine!

    that totally sucks! G-d never punishes me anymore... I guess once i got bat mitzvah'd He stopped caring... whatever. Yeah its been tooooo long! Maybe at the next jam you could cum down? if that ever happens. we'll see
  • Andy Newbom

    lucky, sounds like unluck hit you hard.

    get your ass down here for some sweet hard coffee!
  • Tony Serrano

    No worries! Thanks for staying out for Ride On! I bruised the shit out of my leg trying to sprint my old ass down 10th st. after Drew and taking a roll. My own kind of messy. Take care!
  • Andy Newbom

    dude check your page more often bro. get on it. whats the latest?
  • Andy Newbom

    whats the latest coffee your loving?
  • Andy Newbom

    and what you going to be doing next?
  • Tony Serrano

    I hope that pillow you cried in was absorbent enough. Those fools know who's rounding up the finest corral of coffee slingers this side of the Pecos. the one and only!

    What's the hap's old soul? I'll see you in a week or so. Peace.