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trish rothgeb

Female

Washington DC

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee roaster, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Washington DC
How many years have you been in the industry?: 20
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: any and all
About Me:: I've been in the coffee business for more than 20 years now...began as a barista.
In 1990, I learned how to roast on a L12 Probat shop roaster. The boss just showed me how to turn it on and which beans he wanted roasted French (all coffee was French Roast). I told him to go golfing and leave me to it. That was the best job ever!
I went to Norway in 1998 and learned more than I could have imagined.
I have been a roaster, green buyer, sales rep, product consultant, and trainer in coffee.
I'm very active in with committee work for the SCAA.
To make a living, I teach people things about coffee.
About My Company:: TDR and the String Ball Project is a concept based on the idea that all work that I do in coffee contributes to a larger plan. The plan is to work towards better coffees and better coffee experiences.
Let me know if you want the longer explanation.
Website:: http://www.stringball.net

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scott@herkimercoffee.com

thanks for the drop in. t'was nice meeting you and your friends. stop by anytime!
cheers,
scott

Jan 28, 2008
Thomas Hodges

You cancel Indonesia...I will cancel Africa and we will meet up in Nicaragua with the whole gang singing and keeping everyone awake at night! Can't wait Trish....

Feb 2, 2008
elvin

Thanks for sayin' so... about the Hat and all.

---e.

Feb 4, 2008
Nicole Spinelli

yo! what is new?!

Feb 6, 2008
Nicole Spinelli

haha-right! I know, but it is the only one I have right now to load up--I will re-load for you sometime this week
what are you up too?!

Feb 6, 2008
Nicole Spinelli

wow!! that sounds fun! um, who is this person you speak of?! I think I know, but I hate being wrong :) things are good out here, looking forward for what is to come at the upcoming shows. you need to take a trip out to this coast!!

Feb 6, 2008
Danielle Glasky

thanks trish! Yes, let's be friends!

Feb 6, 2008
HENRY HUECK

hi trish ...how are you?
I'm here now keep in touch

Feb 11, 2008
Anne MF Boatner

Two truths and a lie about Trish:
1. Trish is really cool!
2. Trish is really cool!
3. I hate Trish so much!

which one is the lie? nobody knows!

Feb 21, 2008
Agustinus Keri Tassi

Hi Trish,thanks to share a new experience about cupping,i met chris in aceh and had a nice cupping session in there..please advise me more..thanks

Feb 25, 2008
Agustinus Keri Tassi

trish,i'm going to singapure in april to attend asian barista competetition.please share another barista information.thanks..

Feb 25, 2008
Andi C. Trindle

Hey lady,

Thanks for the Manhattan. I'd apologize for getting you addicted; but, don't you love me just a little bit for it? Hope everything is well for you.

Mar 3, 2008
Michelle Campbell

Hey Girl... I had such a GREAT night with you the last night in DC. Just another memory on the road with Trish I'll treasure always.

Mar 3, 2008
Mike Strumpf

Thanks lady, the MRBC went off without a hitch. Too bad you couldn't be there. Maybe next year...

Mar 4, 2008
Katie Duris

i just want to go on record as saying that i love it when trish comes to town...

Mar 7, 2008
Bruno

Hey Trish, what's up?

Do you come to Brazil really often?

By the way nice to meet you.

Mar 8, 2008
Erik

Yeay, yeay!

Mar 9, 2008
Sandy Hon

Because Spencer invited me and you didn't.

Mar 14, 2008
brett hanson

I volunteered early on at the event today and after my shift they needed a few seat-fillers so I had a great spot for the whole show. I saw Z walking into the building beforehand with one of my coffee superfriends, so I was curious, but the announcement completely blew my mind. I'm actually excited across the board for the new initiatives. I'm sure there will be a few more things on my todo list tomorrow. What are your thoughts?

Mar 19, 2008
david nigel flynn

I do my best. How do I look as a robot?

Mar 20, 2008
brett hanson

I'm not sure what the next steps are, but I am pumped. Yeah, I want in on that party. Holler at me if you hear details.

Mar 20, 2008
Andy Newbom

hi trish! what are you doing these days?

Mar 23, 2008
Dan Jolliff

Very Nice to hear from you!
I just never seem to get enough of your smile.

Look foward to seeing you soon.

Mar 24, 2008
Alex

nice to meet you in baltimore. that red mac is SWEET.

Mar 26, 2008
Aaron Duckworth

What was that Alex? She let you see the red mac before me?

What the hell, Trish? After all that we're never meant to each other and now this?

Mar 26, 2008
Bj Davis

I tried to find you after, but never did. I saw Barry in the crowd, but then lost him. I wish I would have had time to judge this year. Oh well...

Mar 27, 2008
aaron ultimo

Trish

Thanks for your constant kind words and encouragement! And thanks for making my page look so cool and active with that photo of my big mug (face, I mean). I'll miss seeing you as frequently as I have been. Make sure to visit soon and drag the Cho along with you too. See you in Minn at the very least. Much love...

Mar 29, 2008
Tim Noble

I didn't mean to get all uppity regarding the CoEqCo sale- I just realized that I sound a bit like the crazy ex-boyfriend... Woah.
Still, not begrudging the profiting doesn't mean you have to be happy about the outcome. Can we meet in the middle somewhere around there?
I mean, it's SBUX- they're more fast food and lifestyle than quality coffee.
If you make it to Philadelphia to visit the Ultimo, perhaps we can share a cup and talk about less contentious things!~

Mar 29, 2008
Jay Caragay

Thanks for remembering beautiful.

Apr 1, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Good Job yesterday Trishy! That was way too much Nic for one day! :O)

Apr 2, 2008
Phil Proteau

I've been conducting a lil bad test this week 'cause I could hear your teasing voice in my sleep.

Apr 2, 2008
Erik

Hey Trish,
I just found out that I got in! I'm crediting the recommendation. Thanks once again for everything.

Apr 5, 2008
Keith Hamrick

Miss too Ms Trish! Yeah---wtf indeed? Nope not up and running...hope by summer 2008! What you doing now?

Apr 6, 2008
Robbie Britt

It was great to meet you at Brett's. What's your favorite espresso-based drink so I can start practicing? Just in case you find your way to Sno-Z.

Apr 13, 2008
Kim Cross

um. hello!? Are you in Seattle now? Can we hit some cups somewhere? And then maybe some pints?

Apr 14, 2008
Andy Newbom

Trish is SOOOO hot right now!

Apr 18, 2008
Gabe

I can't wait to see you at the SCAA.

May 1, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Hey Trish! Want some chocolate?

May 6, 2008
Mike White

Thanks Trish! Amazing how hours and hours of conversation and endless email exchanges boil down to two sentences. But at least they were good ones!

May 29, 2008
Chris Y. Gaoiran

I want to learn more about The String Ball Project! I have a couple of guesses--but if it has anything to do with making killer coffee more accessible to people, with a hint of altruism in there, I'd be totally in.

Jul 11, 2008
Jon

Oh my dear Trish,
my everlasting camping headlamp of the coffee industry,

I regret to inform you that I am no longer able to leave you the 7.1 million dollars I once promised. You didn't respond fast enough to my emails!! I ended up giving it all away to a peaceful socialist rebel group in Kansas in hopes of helping replenish some grasslands, deciding all this after reading Omnivore's Dilemma and that one book that you're in ...what's it again, Christ in a Cup? good read by the way. I got to learn a good deal about relationships. I never knew such drama existed. I can understand though. it's not entirely like the grasslands industry.

Aug 2, 2008
Heather BK

Trish -
Miss you, loved your pics and reading about your trip to Kona. When were you in Rome? Great to see your smiling face!

Aug 3, 2008
Louise

Im a new barista, I work at Starbucks. I also new in barista exchange, i love coffee very much. If u have some knowledge that U want to share. Im willing to listen thx. I want to learn more about coffee, everything. Any suggest where can I get it?
Is that true that Seattle is coffee home base in US?

Aug 28, 2008
scott@herkimercoffee.com

Saw a picture of the Trevi Fountain the other day and thought of you. How are things?

Sep 17, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Thanks Trish! I ran into your mom at Temple randomly one time.

Unfortunately I won't be writing those particular articles anymore, as I have (fortunately) moved back to San Francisco. Hope to open a shop here in the next 6 months or so. Next time you're in SF, let me know ahead of time and I might even bring some chocolate!

Sep 25, 2008
Andy Newbom

Well hello lady..... noticed the address change my friend... serious stuff lady. Guess that means you are officially back off the available bachelorette list! Dang it I was about to work up my fancy pickup line....!

Sep 28, 2008
Steve MacDowall

great photos - greetings from Canada - Steve

Nov 16, 2008
Michelle Campbell

Hi! Sorry for the delay, I just got your note today. Are you still in town? I'd love to hook-up anytime. I have a dr.'s appointment Wed afternoon, but other than that I'm free. Let me know what works for you. Big Hug!

Nov 18, 2008
Mike Sala

Come on get happy

Jan 28, 2009
michael Phillips

I would say your even more amazing lady. Our encounters are few and far between but always a pleasure... see you in the ATL i assume?

Mar 12, 2009