heminui

Male

London

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
69 Long Lane, EC1A 9EJ, London
How many years have you been in the industry?
Since '02
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.
Just opened (21/1) and bangin' out fine espresso.
Bit of a coffee geek, into pushing the boundaries and endless conversations about coffee stuff.

Not sure what I have to offer in the way of work/barista exchange yet, give me a few weeks to get into a rhythm.

Watch this space...
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Anywhere, except for Foxton NZ-now there's a sh**hole
About Me:
From New Zealand, I've been a barista in Sydney and London since 2002.
Proprietor/barista of dose espresso (http://www.dose-espresso.com)
About My Company:
Dose. Dedicated to outstanding, ethical coffee.
We run a La Marzocco FB80 3grp EE and focus on being the best espresso bar in The City.
Using Square Mile Roasters and also guest single origins from the best speciality roasters.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Doing what I love and making money at it (well, I will be soon) and the appreciation that I get from people when they say, "wow, that is the best coffee I ever had"
Website:
http://www.dose-espresso.com

Comment Wall:

  • Alun Evans

    Hey, another Kiwi!! Great to see you on BX. You heading to Trieste next month? Where are originally from in NZ?

    Oct 15, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Yes, we work closely with small holders here. My focus is on roasting, so we buy direct from our own villagers where and when possible. Know Wanganui pretty well, my Uncle has a house near the Racecourse and my Cousin is also living there. Good luck with the opening...you have a confirmed date yet??

    Oct 15, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hey good for you! Give us a shout when the website is up and running, I would love to have a look.

    Oct 17, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Mate sounds like its going to be great! I am probably going to be up your way again mid 09. This visit will be too early I would expect. I will for sure drop in and say hi!

    Oct 17, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Hope its all moving along nicely for you. If the Indonesian currency continues crashing like it has over the last 3 days, I may need to come knocking on your door for a job! Where in Welly were you working when you lived there? Such a vibrant coffee town...

    Oct 29, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Well I just saw on the stuff.co.nz website that they have found the first Tuatara Nest in 200 years... maybe thats a good sign for you and your battle with beauracracy!!

    Nov 1, 2008

  • Pangi

    Kia ora bro,
    Good for you for taking dome decent coffee to the UK. Lived there for a bit, now in NYC. Hope it works out for ya.

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Pangi

    I know a few actually. I'll be sure to send them on down.

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    hows progress?? Meet some kiwis as well as bunch of coffee educated brits in Trieste. Will u let me know when u open and I will point them your way

    Dec 5, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    EXCELLENT! Can feel the anticipation building from here. i "hear" (and no disrespect intended for the UK BX'ers) that kiwis and aussies are struggling to find a coffee that suits in London. I "hear" there is one place, appropriately named 'Flatwhite' which is good

    Dec 5, 2008

  • Pangi

    You open yet? Got a friend that just left NYC for London and is in need of a flat white or two.

    Jan 27, 2009

  • Pangi

    Living the dream bro. Awesome good for you. Seems like you're generating some positive vibes in the area.
    Just sent an email out to my London people to get on down there.
    Photos look great. Who took them?

    Jan 28, 2009

  • Pangi

    Yeah he (Adam) skyped me tonight. He was really impressed. He's no coffee expert but has a good palette and is pretty hard to please so thumbs up there. He'll be back for sure. Thanks for hooking him up. How is it coming along?

    Feb 19, 2009

  • Alun Evans

    I would recommend a trip to Berastagi. Its a couple of hours from Medan and was at one stage a Dutch resort town as well as a plantation center. Its not too difficult to get too and has quite a few expats scattered around. If (he/she?) is an experienced Indo traveller and has more time- then exploring the Lintong/Sidikalang growing areas or even, at a stretch, Aceh.

    May 2, 2009

  • Alun Evans

    No worries. About to head dwn to NZ. We are opening a small roastery in Auckland in a few weeks. Looking forward to egtting something ticking along back home

    May 5, 2009