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The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Male

San Francisco, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, barista trainer, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): San Fran-effen-cisco. Yeah.
How many years have you been in the industry?: 7-11 depending on how you look at it.
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.: Former owner and lead barista at JavaJ Espresso Bar in Sacramento, CA. Moved back to The City....well, because it's The City!
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Give me a suggestion.
About Me:: I AM JavaJ.
Website:: http://www.javaj.net

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Rotsko

the introhnet full? that made my day in the best possible way... stay up JavaJ

Sep 29, 2008
Rotsko

and everyone believed me when i said it was whiskey. no jay im sorry. BX ruined that batch of sumatra.. ha ha

Oct 2, 2008
Ashlind

Hi. Great Convo starter huh?

Oct 8, 2008
Jeff Taylor

What up J?! I just got back in the country, in fact I'm still sitting in Houston after missing my flight by 1 freaking Min. - urghhhh! Anyway, seems I should leave the country more often, huh? I come home and we're ROTY! We're pretty proud to be in the previous winners company. Thanks for noticing and making producers of our coffee proud by do'n it and them justice! It's all about the Seed to Cup. You are the CUP part and you are holding up your end of the bargin! Thanks

Oct 25, 2008
Joey Trujillo

hey j. I'm sorry to here about the shop. I'd like to make it a priority to get down there before the 1st. So I'll be seein you within the next week hopefully.

Oct 25, 2008
Joey Trujillo

Shop's doin pretty good here. Ride On! was a lot of fun, raised about $1100 for Bikes to Rwanda! I'ma shoot for next Saturday to come kick it at JavaJ... but I'll have to let you know for sure. You planning on heading over the hill anytime soon?

Oct 26, 2008
Joey Trujillo

J... crazy rain and unreliable employees... sorry I can't make it over today.

Nov 1, 2008
Andy Newbom

so how was the party of death?

Nov 3, 2008
Andy Newbom

gad you liked the FVH! It sure is sweet

Nov 6, 2008
Joey Trujillo

My dad and I might be your guys for that Marzocco... Could I have a phone number to pass on to him?

Nov 6, 2008
Andy Newbom

all jokes are funny.... except the unfunny ones

Nov 12, 2008
Joshua Longsdorf

I know that girl, she cupped with me once. Glad she got a Marzocco she was looking at something else for a whie.

Nov 13, 2008
Joshua Longsdorf

I don't exactly know who's doing the training but I'll make sure she handles it with care. I offered to pour drinks for the opening haven't heard anything though. What are you doing Monday, wanna ride to BF with me?

Nov 13, 2008
Shari Coia Fulton

AWWW...FNA JavaJ!!!...now you need to come up with a symbol for your name!!!

Nov 16, 2008
Tony Serrano

Howdy! Were you able to hook up with Jen Falk at Big Up Cafe?

Dec 1, 2008
Sarah Dooley

Things are coming along, I have been "elevated" to sales if thats the right word for it. I miss training but had sort of reached a plateau for a little while. Sales has given me some freedoms from the 7-7 routine and I am looking forward to getting really involved with my handful of amazing customers. Also working on a long time comin- business plan. Hopefully I will get to use it. How about you? Whats on the horizon!

Dec 1, 2008
Phil B

Javader belive it! (The place to be for that great shot in Motown)

Dec 1, 2008
Sarah Dooley

Tim says "howdy". He wants to know if you need some coffee, he will send you some for home. Sartory update from Tim is that they have new owners and if your looking to work you should ask for Lewis and tell him Tim sent ya.

Happy be lated Turkey Day Jay!

Dec 2, 2008
Joey Trujillo

Well, things are still going. That's good enough for us right now. I've actually been sick all week, so I had a good break from the shop. How're you doin? You get the Marzocco sold?

Dec 4, 2008
Cynthia Lopreto

Thanks!!! I'll keep that in mind!

Dec 8, 2008
Jason Haeger

Haha, thanks. I knew that already, but I appreciate the thought.

M. Trevino? As in Mike Trevino, formerly of The Coffee Vein in Tucson, AZ?

Dec 16, 2008
Jason Haeger

It's been at least two years since I've seen him, but I do have an email address for him if you need it.

Dec 16, 2008
Steve MacDowall

hello and greetings from Canada - Steve

Dec 23, 2008
Alex Negranza

Yes, sir I will be. I'm going to be in Portland on Monday for the NWRBC thing, you're going to be there as well, correct? I'm working tonight nat our University store from 4.30pm to midnight. Let me know when you're going to come in, 209.576.5397. Tally Ho!

Dec 27, 2008
Edwin Martinez

Hello. I am in Bellingham about 1.5 hrs north taking the day off, but will be roasting up 60 samples tomorrow and Tuesday morning if you want to head up for a visit send me an email or call.

Dec 28, 2008
Sarah Dooley

Thank you, I hope to see you both soon!

Dec 30, 2008
Shar Griffith

ahhhhhh! Congratulations!!!! and no, nick did not tell me. see you soon.

Jan 2, 2009
Ray

Thanks for coming in, Jay. It was nice to meet you. Still thinking about the Western?

Jan 3, 2009
Clint Slagle

Are you going top change your name to a symbol like prince too? It should be
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Jan 5, 2009
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Yeah it was good to re-meet you!

Will you be in Tacoma?

Jay
(TacomaPenna)

Jan 6, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

dude, whats going on?

Jan 9, 2009
Clint Slagle

c[`]

Jan 9, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

maybe going to jail, I don't know

Jan 12, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

no seriously, but i do want to drink yums coffee

Jan 12, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

tuesday today yes, next week I don't know we haven't gotten the schedule yet.

Jan 13, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

I think what you meant to say is don't drink the coffee flavored beverage, I don't know if they have that at jail probably prison but not jail you don't really get anything there except maybe a bologna sandwich.

Jan 14, 2009
Joey Trujillo

Papa is strong! And we have some great employees that I hear are really stepping up to the plate since I left! But I do miss it... How are you J?

Jan 14, 2009
Steve MacDowall

wow it's time for a coffee! By the way: the weather: -24°C (-11° Fahrenheit) this morning in Moncton but it is going up to -19°C (-2° Fahrenheit), with lots of sun and a little cloud. - have a great weekend - Steve

Jan 17, 2009
Shar Griffith

hey are you guys coming down this week for the regional? are you gonna compete?

Jan 17, 2009
Shar Griffith

you'll be able to watch it on UStream! wrbc2009.net he competes saturday @ about 11:15

Jan 19, 2009
Lorenzo Perkins

Congrats to you too . . . feels pretty cool to know everything's in working order, right? ;)

Feb 5, 2009
Daniel Gunter

Great! How have you been? I saw your posts, and thanks for saying such good things. It's always nice to hear that somebody likes what we're doing.

Feb 19, 2009
Alex Negranza

Unfortunately, no. I wish I was though. I'm kinda screwed as is with coffee right now. I hate to say it, but I"m having such a hard time even finding a place to throw down some spro. I can't believe it. I wasn't able to go to Chicago to compete in Millrock because it was either that or pay my rent. Shitty. but hopefully things will come through sometime soon. I dig coffee too much to just sit back and relax and wait...

How are things with you?

Feb 22, 2009
Andy Newbom

hows the J? Hows the city? rocking?

Mar 14, 2009
Brady

Congrats on the new baby, J!

Apr 10, 2009
IncognitoScott

Yeah 1 year of incognito... how are things for you?

Apr 12, 2009
Alex Negranza

I dabble. ;-P

Good things are happening in Seattle, my caffeinated friend....very good things.

What's your e-mail?

Apr 21, 2009
Cedric

I wish I can visit Pt's. It's too far from where I'm going to be in Kansas City. If I was the one driving, it would definetly be one of my stops.

Apr 22, 2009
Scott Alesci

I saw some pictures of Bloom in your collage! I turned my resume and a cover letter in there last week. I'm worried because I KNOW I am the most passionate person about coffee that has applied there, but I am not as "indy" as the brothers or any of their other employees. It sucks not having any other good coffee shops down this way. btw I think you replied to my post on coffeegeek.com about where to work near Auburn. Anyway, you working in the biz in SF?

May 11, 2009
Mike Spence

Hi J - I've got a quick favor to ask of you. I have someone that bought your equipment off Ebay and they don't have the administrator password for windows. Do you happen to have it? If not, not the end of the world but I promised them I would try!
Thanks - Mike@SelbySoft.

May 14, 2009