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Trevor

Male

Washington, D.C.

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee shop owner, coffee roaster, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Grand Rapids, MI and Washington, D.C.
How many years have you been in the industry?: 11
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.: CEO/Founder, Barista, Executive Council Barista Guild of America, Editorial Advisory Board Barista Magazine, contributor to Fresh Cup Magazine, Lead Instructor for the SCAA, Subject Matter Expert in espresso for SCAA
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Any.
About Me:: Passionate about my family, coffee, music, coffee, good book, serving coffee, sleep, and coffee. I also have no doubt that my favorite employee is the (secret) shift leader.
Website:: http://www.madcapcoffee.com

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Laura

How do you like me now?

Mar 1, 2008
Mike Shipley

Hey man... I've been away from the exchange for some time... We will be there this weekend. Looking forward to meeting you and your crew.

Mar 11, 2008
michael Phillips

Thanks Trevor. It was good to meet up with the monkeys. I am all about a jam this summer. I'm still in a bit of a haze from the comp but we should definitely get the ball rolling. Do know anyone else who would be interested?

Mar 17, 2008
Gina Palandri

Hi trevor!! I was in the scoring room, but I did see a bit of you guys!! Thats great!!! That was so fun!!

Mar 17, 2008
Gina Palandri

http://www.flickr.com/photos/latteart/tags/greatlakesregionalbaristacompetition/show/\

I saw some pictures of you on this site!

Mar 17, 2008
scottlucey

yeah yeah! Nice meeting you as well dude, and being in the Great Lakes, I hope to see more of you in the future. I hope this JamDamn we speak of can go off in a location most central to everyone.

Mar 19, 2008
Josh:D

Hello - My wife and I are going to stop by tomorrow afternoon (Monday) on our way back from KCMO - you going to be around?

Apr 20, 2008
Josh:D

Trevor - It was great getting to talk to you guys for a bit - I'd be thrilled to have you in town - either as an employer or as friendly competition.

There's noises about a MI Jam coming up soon - Hopefully soon - would love to get your coffee to it - and y'all too.

Josh:D

Apr 22, 2008
Laura

hey quitter- make a website already!

May 8, 2008
Josh:D

I heard you're going to be in town this weekend - Let's do some jammin'
Did you like my Linea?

Josh:D

May 21, 2008
Chris DeMarse

hey man,
how's the planning for madcap's coming? I'm hoping to have some good coffee in michigan this summer.

May 30, 2008
Ryan Knapp

Dude, thanks for covering up my stand-up figure on the maps feature.

May 30, 2008
Chris DeMarse

i'll in west michigan all saturday. grand haven to be exact, but I don't have any plans.. my wife has to be up there for a bachelorette party.. I'm gonna drive up and hang out with you guys if it's cool.. do you have a number I can reach you guys at?

Jun 9, 2008
ColinO

Hey Trevor,
I am always interested to hear about people’s business endeavors, it is awesome that you guys have already made contact with some interested farmers! I am planning a trip to Tanzania for later this year or possibly early next year to see what kind of contacts that I can make and just to visit, I stayed there for three months a couple of years back. Anyway I wrote you a little about my business plans but I can’t seem to send messages from my account and it is sort of long to post for the wall. Can you see if you can send me a message because I seem to be able to reply to them at least.

Colin

Aug 7, 2008
mike cubbage

thanks for your comment to the slow coffee discussion. something about the slow coffee movement excites me .

Sep 4, 2008
Miro

Yes of course. What time do you think you'll be in Ypsi?

Oct 14, 2008
Mike Knorr

Well thanks Mr. T. Cheers!

Oct 15, 2008
Miro

Absolutely! We had such a great time! Please come back anytime, Ugly mug es su casa! Oh yeah, and thanks for the coffee, it was very tasty. Talk to ya guys soon!

Oct 17, 2008
Dex

Hey there wondering if Madcap is going to be open soon, taking a trip to MI and would love to stop in if the shop is open.

Oct 25, 2008
Chris DeMarse

http://www.coffeed.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2223

This is an article about water filtration systems that Klaus Thomsen was a part of. He and others are suggesting the cirqua ab system with about 150 ppm tds. They say it is enough to dissolve and stay dissolved but, more importantly, tastes best with the coffee.

Nov 5, 2008
Chris DeMarse

i'll help you hold it as long as you don't start cuddling with it or making out with it... but seriously, we'll put a date down where we can get that thing on the bar.. it will be a beautiful day of shot pulling mayhem.

Nov 6, 2008
Mike Spence

Hi Trevor, I stumbled across a comment you made about opening your store in the next month or so. If there is anything we can help with, let me know.
Mike@SelbySoft.com
800-454-4434

Nov 7, 2008
Mike Spence

Hey Trevor - Forgot to mention, I've got free passes for the Chicago Coffee Fest if you are interested. Just email me an address and I'll shot them out to you. Each one is good for up to four people.

Nov 7, 2008
Chris DeMarse

hey, I'm at work at "can't use my phone", but I can chat on here if you need something

Nov 7, 2008
Chris DeMarse

sales@cirqua.com or 800.350.9283 will get you the info you need. You may have to send a sample or do your own research on the typical water quality of GR in your area before you decide on a system. They are also making remineralization filters to go in conjunction with RO systems if that's your fancy.

Nov 7, 2008
Chris DeMarse

i sent you an email with some notes.. though your message answers most of them.

Nov 7, 2008
Chris DeMarse

not much.. it says it's stable, but I don't think it has a PID. You could buy just about any hot water brewer and add a PID as far as I know if you're looking for ultimate stability. The Fetco just came out with a PID'd model as well.

Nov 10, 2008
Terika

Are you sure you don't want to reconsider that espresso in the plastic jars? ;)
How are things going?

Nov 19, 2008
JIm Saborio

No, I meant the Western Front... the Eastern Front is dead unfortunately.

Nov 20, 2008
Terika

Things are going good at JP's. Yeah, keep us updated, there are a few of us itching to come and check the place out. Luckily I was able to avoid the plague and remain healthy. It was intense though...practically a ghost town with everybody staying in their rooms when the campus shut down. They even made t-shirts.

Dec 2, 2008
Terika

Are you open yet?

Jan 13, 2009
Chris Apap

Heard you guys are opening tomorrow (saturday the 19th) is this true?! Please say this rumor is not a wild accusation. My work moved just around the corner and I've been talking you guys up. Everyone goes to SBucks... no idea why people think it's so great. I'll bring everyone a cup of your coffee and they'll understand they've been living a lie.

Jan 16, 2009
Terika

Oh no! Sorry I missed it! I will try and make it soon! How did it go? It is ridiculously cold here...I need to move back to Seattle...

Jan 17, 2009
Chris Apap

Sorry for missing the opening mate. I hope it went very well for you and the crew. I will be visiting tomorrow morning with some co-workers from the ad agency I work at. Cheers and happy sales Trevor!

Jan 18, 2009
Kurt Stauffer

isn't that ridiculous. its a river of caramel with bits of fruit, spice, nuts, cocoa that just oozes across the palate like the river of chocolate in Willy Wonka. I'm impressed that you could tell it was great (just messin'). See ya round.

Jan 22, 2009
Miro

I think a few homies and i will be dropping by tomorrow to get some madcap love. Do you want me to bring that Dcaff?

I'll bring some spro and things so we can jam and what not. See you soon.

Jan 22, 2009
tom

Congrats on throwing the doors open. Muncie is excited to hear it. Chris and I were on the verge of dropping everything today and sailing north... but duties called. Chris spent the afternoon tossing around some competition espresso blends, experimenting with that Natural Sidamo that we've fallin lustfully in love with... good times, great 'spro. How is the competition training in the house of Caps and Madness? Hope your opening days have gone off without a hitch. Is your GB/5 done singing those high pitches?.. I hope she's changed her tune by now.

Jan 22, 2009
Sam Granger

It was great chatting with you, I'll be in this weekend for sure.
Did I hear there's music on Friday?

Thanks,
Sam

Jan 22, 2009
Miro

We're estimating about 5 or 6ish...
Ill let you know if that changes. Do you have i number i can contact, just in case.

Jan 23, 2009
Eric

Thanks for the hospitality, seriously we all had a great time at your shop!

Jan 25, 2009
courtney marie

dude, it was such a bummer. founders wouldn't let me or ethan in, & the bob looked sooo packed, so we just went home. those wraps & that soup: sooo delicious. i hope we can all have a night out the next time we're out there. if i don't see you soon, i'll see you at coffeefest ! madcap = love.

Jan 25, 2009
Luis Zaman

Hey, it was pretty awesome for sure. I'm sure I'll be back soon! Next time it will be more of a coffee oriented trip anyway, this was mostly a check out a bit of Grand Rapids, so we'll spend more time there for sure. It was good stuff man, and I'm pretty excited for the IR12 :).

Jan 27, 2009
courtney marie

haha, awesome, & thank you. let me know, man !

Jan 27, 2009
Alex Chojolan

Hey Trevor, Will this sunday its not going to work for me. Forgot it was Superbowl sunday and having people over my place, but how about next sunday the 8th. We close at 4pm and take us about an hour to clean up the place. If you guys want to come in at 4pm an set up your grinders an all and get started. Well my week been pretty good, we have the midwest barista school going on this week, so going good so far. How is MadCap going? Well let me know if that sunday the 8th works for you guys.

Jan 27, 2009
Alex Chojolan

That works.

Feb 3, 2009
Terika

It is a distinct possibility :) When are you guys going to be there?

Feb 5, 2009
Mike Spence

Hi Trevor, I just saw a "brew news" article about you in Specialty Coffee. Congrats on the opening and I hope all is fine.

Feb 6, 2009
courtney marie

yay ! coffeefest ! we're heading over on friday afternoon. i work 'til 130, so not too long after that. yourself ?

Feb 17, 2009
Miro

I registered a couple days too late. I'll still be out and about tho. I might be volunteering or judging or something. I'm really just pumped to see y'all again. Maybe I'll do an out of region or something.

Feb 18, 2009
courtney marie

no, we hadn't :} is it invite only ? or can we all tag along ?

Feb 18, 2009