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Alex Negranza

Male

Seattle

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, entrepreneur
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Seattle, WA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 4 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.: I am a Barista Exchange Moderator and I spend most of my non-work time (and some of my work-time) jumping around way too many forums on the web....
But that's okay.
Check out our Acceptable Use Policy & Content Moderation.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: I'm in Seattle and would love to jump around to other coffee shops and just be a guest barista there to get a hands-on education on varying techniques and theories. Let me know if you're interested. I also will be traveling through Northern California a lot, and would love to jump on a bar around there too.
About Me:: I would like to compete somewhere down the road...hopefully a short road.

My first trainer job was at Trabant Coffee and Chai in Seattle, WA where immediately excited about being involved in the possibility of introducing the passion for coffee to someone. Great times at Trabant.
I am sponsored by Visions Espresso. I want to thank Visions for all of their support of my coffee adventures. Thanks again, guys!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: Baristas are always willing to educate and help each other. This site is a great example
Website:: http://whynotcoffee.com/

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tish

Thank you for bringing all that coffee, you rock! If i don't see you before you leave-- have a fabulous time in Cali.
xoxo tish

Aug 26, 2008
Edwin Martinez

Alex, I look forward to seeing you. I arrive in SF Fri evening and leave Sun afternoon/evening. I'll be sleeping at the Barefoot roastery, but will be at slowfood all day sat and most of sun. 360.739.2693

Aug 27, 2008
Benza Lance

I actually have Friday off, and will be doin random house chores, as I've been pretty damn lazy. But I'll def be in at some point, plus I open on Saturday, if you'll be around then. Lemme know when you'll be @ Temple and I'll be sure to be around!

Aug 28, 2008
Benza Lance

sounds good dude! I actually get to sleep in, and wont be in until 1130am, but if you're in town earlier than I'll be more than happy to drop in early

Aug 31, 2008
Nicely

good work yo!

Sep 2, 2008
Andy Newbom

sweet stuff! WHHHHYYYYYYY did you not let me know you were stopping by the cafe? I woulda dragged my beat up ass and my 3 yr old daughter out there and poured you one myself.

Sep 3, 2008
Keith Adkins

Thanks for the Welcome, coming to your town next week! Let me know some of the must sees! Thanks, ka

Sep 4, 2008
Silas Moulton

yo dude. I am indeed the Silas the victrola cupping. How's it goin man? I will be coming up for coffee fest so I'll see you there.

Sep 7, 2008
Marcus Boni

About time...right?

Sep 7, 2008
Mark Pfaff

Wouldn't miss it :)

Sep 8, 2008
Joshua Longsdorf

Hey doodman it was cool meeting you and hearing about the trip you guys have planned to origin, I checked it out and already have travel plans during that period including some guest barista shifts. I will probably heading down to FVH sometime soon though. Let me know anything else you guys have going down and if I can do anything to help.

Sep 17, 2008
Rafael Palomino

yo yo man, thanks again for coming by and hanging out....hopefully next time you won't catch me feeling like crap!

Sep 22, 2008
scott@herkimercoffee.com

would love to, but timing may mess it up cuz i'll be up on the sky all day. what time? what be on the table?

oh, and i would dig a barista swap. lets work something out.
cheers,
scott

Sep 27, 2008
tish

wish i could of made it to the cupping... i work Sundays at aster.
Thanks for the invite!

Sep 29, 2008
Nicely

Wussup! Thanks yo! I usually only work during the mornings. Friday and Saturday @ Alley 24. Sunday mornings at the little red stand on Broadway. (6am-noon) Monday @ Alley 24 noon to 6pm. Tuesday @ the new location Brix from noon to 6pm. Mondays would probably be best! I'll look for those photos to e-mail ya! Thanks again and hope to see you soon!

Nov 1, 2008
Matthew

Miss my little muffin...

Nov 12, 2008
Klif

How you holding up? Things have been so busy on this side. When are we going to get together?

Nov 19, 2008
Jason Haeger

Hey Alex! Slow times in the Lone Star State, but there is a giant who may hear the proverbial alarm in the coming year.

How are things up in the north country?

Nov 19, 2008
Jason Haeger

Our regional is over! I was in your situation not long ago.

I've been seriously busy until very recently, and I guess the contrast has me feeling like it's slow, even though it's really not slow at all.

Kick some ass in the NWRBC!

Nov 19, 2008
pan

hello alex ,
very cool site, i ve been in the business for over 10 years now and would like to open up my own coffee shop again. im in london, do you know anyone that is looking to sell? i realise this is a somewhat random request but 'you never know'.

kind regards pan

Nov 27, 2008
Steve MacDowall

love your art - greetings from Canada - Steve

Nov 27, 2008
Michelle Campbell

Hi Alex - Thank you so much for your kind note. I really means a lot to me. BIG HUG! -Michelle

Nov 28, 2008
Steve MacDowall

thanks for adding me to your friends list - have a great weekend - Steve

Nov 28, 2008
Barrett Jones

well if helping counts, then there's a couple more to mention... ;)

Nov 28, 2008
Ed Kaufmann

Hey sorry for such a delayed response. Do you guys still want to drink some coffee in Seattle? I am in town and fully caffeinated! I am taking off Wednesday. I am meeting up with some other peeps but mass espresso consumption in a large group is fun! Hit me back if you want to possify.

Dec 8, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Hey Alex, I'm coming up to Seatle this weekend and stopping in to Trabant for sure! You around?

Dec 25, 2008
elvin

Alex---

Twas good to hang out with you today... see you next week in Tacoma.

---michael

Dec 29, 2008
brady john macdonald

dude i want to go for sure! aren't you competing?

Dec 31, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Alex, great hanging out with you. Good luck at competition! I won't be making it to Tacoma, so I'll catch you later. Thanks for the all the great coffee and the chocolate too. Cheers.

Dec 31, 2008
Nicely

Wussup Fam! I'm doing great. The shop I will be helping open in Venice Beach should be finished by March. I'm excited to see that you'll be pouring at Millrock. I'll be looking to improve my last placing. What I've seen in these photos you have looks deady kid! Where are you working now?

Jan 27, 2009
Tyler Phillipi

Great talking with you yesterday. Your work speaks for itself, so good luck at the competition!

Feb 5, 2009
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Are you competing at USBC?

Feb 17, 2009
Jason Haeger

Alex, how are things? Ditto JavaJ.

Feb 18, 2009
Jason Haeger

Whoa, I'm sorry to hear that. What's the deal with finding a new shop? What happened? (message instead?)

I'm crossing my fingers on a coffee job in the LBK with a chance to improve the scene for the better. We'll see what happens.

My business has been slow. Slow like the flow of money from consumers to unneeded products. It happens, I suppose. I'm just glad there's a chance I'll be able to work in coffee to clean up the loose ends.

Sorry about the MR contest falling through. I still have never made CF or SCAA. It was either a time conflict, or I couldn't afford it.

Feb 22, 2009
Alex Pond

Thanks!!
Glad you got to try the Carmen Estate, it was an amazing coffee to work with!
I'll be sure to look you up next time I'm in Seattle.

Mar 20, 2009
Jared Truby

I think you should grab some worka from yirga-cheffe, some panama elida, adem banko from sidamo, kenya french mission...whichever you choose, you can't go wrong!

Mar 21, 2009
Nicely

??? What's going on?

Apr 5, 2009
brady john macdonald

Ive just been chillin. being a reclusive coffee dude. workin the spro show in bothell. just roasted the last of my Lot 10 Gesha from the Hacienda Esmerelda : ( Ive been to trabant a few times since you up and disappeared. have you found a new shop?

Apr 6, 2009
Alex Pond

I should be in Seattle in the next month or so. Can't wait top hear your news!
Hope all is well
alex

Apr 7, 2009
brady john macdonald

congrats on the new employment sounds like fun! im always down for a cupping next time im in the area i shall give you a call fo show.

Apr 8, 2009
Nicely

Sounds like revolution! (yay!)

My e-mail is livingnicely@hotmail.com

I might be visiting the 1st weekend of May... Looking forward to your notes...

Nicely

Apr 8, 2009
David Robson

hey dude, thanks for the add
hows thing? nice art btw

Apr 11, 2009
Corey Roberts

Hey Alex,
My fiance lives in Seattle, so getting there happens pretty often for me. Not to mention, i was just layed off from my job at Tully's. But that would awesome to get a shift at your cafe, i would love the experience.

Apr 12, 2009
David Robson

Ah Seattle, lucky to live there as a barista. Its really rather poor over here. Im in Aberdeen, Scotland. We have 1 roaster that seems passionless and the nearest place for a good cup is 70miles away. haha.
Down in England or even Edinburgh, Scotland has more of a scene for it.

That blend sounds great. I''m quite new to coffee and going to try out different blends asap.

Apr 13, 2009
nik orosi

man, just saw that you enjoy in beloya...well, me the same...and its great....so sad that i didnt compete again and won so will be now in atlanta and see all of you...hope to meet you in london next year...all the best...btw, just posted my beloya pictures

Apr 13, 2009
Corey Roberts

Hey,
I am headed up to Seattle Thursday morning, I should be there for a few days. Let me know if we can hook something up. take care

Apr 15, 2009
Corey Roberts

Definitely. If it doesn't work out, a training session would be fun. thanks!

Apr 15, 2009
Corey Roberts

Hey man, I'm up here now. Around Fremont and Queen Anne.

Apr 16, 2009
Corey Roberts

Hi,
Hmm.... would friday work at all? Might leave on Saturday, but I have some flexibility. Thanks man

Apr 16, 2009
Corey Roberts

Hey man still here. Heading to renton tonight. Where's your cafe? If possible for this to work, I am still down. Peace

Apr 18, 2009