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Jeff Taylor

Male

Topeka

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Kansas - Middle America and spreading the word of great coffee!
How many years have you been in the industry?: Unbelievably - 15 years....Feels like yesterday!
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: PTs Coffee Roasting Co. as a fully equipped training facility and full-time trainer with two part-time trainers on staff. We've placed two in the top three of seven straight midwest regional barista competitions and taken first place 4 (whoops - make that 5) times. More importantly, we are still looking to improve.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
About Me:: Hello, I'm Jeff....I'm addicted to coffee!
About My Company:: We have a 15-year history of developing well-trained, passionate baristas and roasting great coffee to produce excellent espresso, two very important components of a great coffee house.

We source our coffees in the country of origin and work directly with farmers to improve their lives. We visit them yearly, often times taking customers with us to origin, and pay extraordinary prices for extraordinary coffees. We partner with producers that do an outstanding job. We don't just buy coffee from them, we work with them, it's a team effort - from the seed to the cup!

As a Roaster / Wholesaler, PT's Coffee Roasting Co. sells virtually everything a business needs to open a coffeehouse. Top of the line espresso machines (La Marzocco, Nuova Simonelli, Astoria), drip brewers (Fetco, Clover), panini grills, Torani Italian Flavorings, 1883 and Monin syrup, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Numi and Harney and Son's tea and much more.

Come join our growing team of coffee professionals as we explore the world in search of the best coffee and products. We look forward to working with you and helping your coffee venture become a success!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: EASY - THE PEOPLE AND ALL THE GREAT COFFEE!
Website:: http://www.ptscoffee.com/store/

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fern

My performance went alright, Had i brought my own grinder then i would of been happier about it.
Everything went well though, I'm glad i got to compete to see and know what it's all about and all the hard work that's put into it.
Thanks for evrything!

Mar 31, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Don't send a lame eCard. Try JibJab Sendables!

Mar 31, 2008
Anne

Holly is taking really good care of me! Thank you!

Mar 31, 2008
Instaurator

Hey Jeff I just wanted to say I really like the logo for XV I think it's very cool! See you in Minneapolis

Apr 1, 2008
Andy Newbom

I AM NICK CHO YOU creepy freak!! let me be me!

Apr 1, 2008
Jeff Vojta

howdy nick

Apr 1, 2008
Jeff Vojta

mmmmm....thats nice.

Apr 1, 2008
Nick Cho

Must be nice to have a choice... I'm stuck being me!

Apr 2, 2008
Bret Arnold

Wow...I laughed out loud. did you do that?

Apr 5, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Apr 12, 2008
DailyBuzz

The Jerry the Dog video is pretty cool. Someone sent me that video a while back. Everyone in our Dachshund Rescue group wants one of those machines. How are you doing?

Apr 13, 2008
Andy Newbom

jeff taylor is a demispoon god of something that i keep forgetting cause of the fotocopias poisoning I am afflcited with...

Apr 18, 2008
Jason Calhoon

"Bunny dog's" is where it's at. their hot right now get your hands on one now before everyone has one.

May 18, 2008
Maria Jose Huezo

i miss you!!!

May 19, 2008
Sylvia Gutiérrez

Jeff
I agree, I will try to get more involved in barista competitions and coffee trade shows for seeing special friends like you. Good luck with your inventory. Besos, see you soon

May 28, 2008
Karen.V.Manfut

Hi Jeff!

I don´t know why my picture says Laura!! ...I´ll tried to change everything under my name, she was in charge of this profile when she was working in Ramacafe, but she´s not longer with us!

Well, I hope that you don´t have any conflict with your schedule and I hope that you can assist to our event!

Then you´re bidding on the COE? Good Luck!!

Listen, I don´t have any idea why my picture appears with Laura´s name! I made all the changes on the page! ...anyways, the important thing is that you know that I´m in charge of this profile (Ramacafe) and that you can count with me any time you need it!

Take care and keep in touch!

Karen

May 29, 2008
Andrew Barnett

Hey Jeff !

Crawling out of my metaphorical cave into the Barisata Exchange universe. Ecstatic to join in with all of our friends ! Nice to hear from you . Look forward to catching up soon . Yes , Copenhagen is calling ! Hope all is well .

Jun 3, 2008
Chuck Gutilla

Yes, absolutely. These are gone, but I'll roast some more up this weekend and get it out to you on Monday. Thanks.

Jun 5, 2008
Maria Jose Huezo

Hey Jeffe!! how are you dear?! Thanks for biddin our El Salvador CoE and CONGRATS ON #6- LA LAINEZ... Amazing coffee that is!
Were u able to watch the online video? I was aiming for all the international cuppers with that paper heart!! thank you really.. your da best!
Hope you and ur clients enjoy La Lainez. Let me know if you need anything, ok?
HUGZ

Jun 7, 2008
Carl Sara

Thanks mate. Was great fun. good to be able to give a little back.

Jun 23, 2008
Marilyn

Aw! Eat some for me. YUM! Have loads of fun.

Jul 1, 2008
John Moore

oh sure, i get dissed just because you would rather be with your girlfriend instead of some chubby old bugger like me! nice! ;)

hope you had a great time. next time you are in 'the city' give a buzz and hopefully we will be able to meet up here at the roasting plant.

cheers!

Jul 1, 2008
Jason Calhoon

Hey man thanks I'm glad you like it. A friend from portland helped me with the design.

Jul 14, 2008
Lily

Hi Jeff!!! How are U????
Thank's for the help in COE.
Hope to see you soon.

Jul 17, 2008
Jason Burton

Thanks man. All chilly chill in Topeka?

Jul 18, 2008
Sylvia Gutiérrez

Jeff!!
Yes I'm fine, indeed I'm happy! This week has been the selection of baristas that are going to compete on September...You are going to be surprised, those guys are not the same to those you once knew in Mexico, they are really improving!!!! How are you? A hug for you.

Jul 23, 2008
Dan Dean

Hi Jeff,

Greetings from Michigan. It has taken an old newspaper dinosaur a long time to find such a cool thing as the online exchange. Just wanted to say hi from one old photog to another. We are still considering making a switch - but realistically we are a couple years away. We did pitch a second location idea - if anything comes of that we'll definitely give you a call.

Take Care,
Dan

Jul 25, 2008
aaron fierros gual

hi mister jeff I hope you are well!!! would you come to mexico for the next mexican barista championship?

Aug 22, 2008
scott conary

Hey Big dog! What you doing? Whatcha been buying? Wanna deal me in on some?
catch you in ATL this weekend?

Sep 16, 2008
scott conary

Hmmm, my condolences....
I will catch up with you over the next few days...email me your # and I can call you.
scott@openeyecafe.com

Sep 16, 2008
Andy Newbom

hey sir... just brought in a new secret member to STAA. stay hot and thick.

Sep 18, 2008
Andy Newbom

Don't worry! I'm making em pay ten years dues up front....in tortillas.

Sep 22, 2008
Mike

Looks like fun on the trip above!

Sep 26, 2008
Bj Davis

Hey there Roaster of the Year! Congrats to you and your hard working company!

Oct 22, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

ROTY? Yeah, I'd say so! Congratulations. Loving the Kilimanjaro.

Oct 23, 2008
Carrie

Hey Jeff! Sorry, actually I did see the article, I just haven't had a chance to read it yet. My boss at Press knows about PT's but is going with a local roaster I believe. He has a page here on BE if you want to look him up!

BTW - your t's rock!

Oct 27, 2008
Carrie

I remember driving through Kansas when I went there for a wedding with my boyfriend many years ago (my mom was horrified!). Driving thru Kansas at one point I remember smelling coffee everywhere. I knew there had to be a roaster somewhere. Probably the only memory I have of that trip!!!! I don't even know where in Kansas I was - oops!

Oct 27, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Hello Jeff - greetings from Canada

Nov 17, 2008
Ben Lanoha

Jeff! What's up man?

Hope you're doing well. Can't wait to start serving some PT's goodness!

Nov 18, 2008
Ben Lanoha

Hey Jeff,

Sorry we weren't able to hook up. I'll be out of town for the thanksgiving weekend, and then again at the end of December, I'll be in and out during the last couple weeks of December, but I'm around during the rest of the time leading up to a mid-January opening. I'm looking forward to meeting in person!

Nov 24, 2008
Alex Brooks

Jeff,

I/we (Goshen crew) Def. plan on making out your way soon. Wish I could have made time when I was out your way not to long ago, but you know how it goes sometimes. Hope everything is well!

Cheers

Nov 25, 2008
RoasterDave

How does it feel no longer being the hottest guy on the exchange?
so sorry....

Jan 8, 2009
Joey Trujillo

Hey Jeff. Sorry I wasn't able to catch up with you in Portland last week... but I hear you and my dad had some fun at ABCs. Look forward to meeting you in the future.

Jan 21, 2009
jessica.

Hey Jeff! It has been awhile how are things?!

Jan 22, 2009
RoasterDave

Hey,
Thanks for helping us with your little field trip, much appreciated sir!

Jan 27, 2009
Robbie Britt

congrats to PT's for representing in the midwest and also for the ROTY. Great seeing/meeting you in St. Louis...see you in Portland!

Feb 3, 2009
Ben Lanoha

Jeff. You're the man. Here's to an awesome future. Cheers!

Feb 23, 2009
Kevin

Hey Jeff. What are some marketing strategies that have worked for your shops?

Feb 25, 2009
Dan Dean

Ha ha - Jeff, just noticed the remark about Nikon on the Journalist group. Yes it was four months ago ... it was the only thing I could think of at the time. Used Nikon all my life - but when the newspaper actually purchased equipment for us I lobbied hard for Canon. Back in the day I was willing to switch to the backward focus(er). Anyway hope all is well. Dan

Mar 5, 2009
Lindsay Vergin

Thanks for the add. I hope all is well!

Mar 31, 2009