Andi C. Trindle

Female

San Francisco, California

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
San Francisco
How many years have you been in the industry?
14 years full-time; 18 years total, including part-time barista work
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'm not a direct fit for a barista exchange as a green coffee importer/consultant, but I still keep up in the barista community as much as I can. I started as a barista in 1989, served on the SCAA Training Committee Espresso subcommittee for a number of years, and judge in barista competitions when possible.

I'm co-chair of the SCAA cupping subcommittee of the Training Committee currently and have volunteered on committees and boards throughout the years. I served as president at the international women's coffee alliance in 2007-2008.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
All over; I have been fortunate to go a lot of places so far.
About Me:
I love this industry like most of us in it and I donate a lot of time to it outside of my job requirements, volunteering for events, teaching, training, etc..

In my other life, I'm a stage actor, performing and producing with my non-profit Theatre Company, Triple Shot Productions, in San Francisco, California.
About My Company:
Atlantic Specialty Coffee
we are green importers, selling specialty green across the US.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The people. It's an industry of very passionate people and I do everything I do with passion.
Website:
http://www.atlanticspecialtycoffee.com/

Comment Wall:

  • Matt Milletto

    Welcome aboard Andi!

    Jan 24, 2008

  • trish rothgeb

    I want to be your #1 friend (besides Matt, cuz he is everyone's 1st)
    Hey..looks like I'm coming to California in March, can I visit you then?

    Jan 24, 2008

  • Andi C. Trindle

    Wow! What a welcome. Thanks guys.
    March is great for a visit! I might even have my studio back into some sort of shape if you want to stay here it's a private bed and bath and, hey, even floor. I skyped with your boyfriend yesterday. What a cutie.

    Jan 24, 2008

  • anders aasen

    woah I've never met someone who is a green bean consultant.

    Jan 24, 2008

  • Phil Maloney

    Hello Sunshine!

    Jan 25, 2008

  • anders aasen

    that sounds like an interesting job, so what is the best roaster on the market today.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • scott conary

    Hey Andi....good to see you again. Probably not again until Minn.?

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    HI ANDI~!!

    Eugenia had such a great time in El Salvador. thanks for the hookup.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    it was awesome! we are very excited abotu several of the farms. we REALLY want to bring in a few.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Heather Perry

    I just finished, you're free of the danger zone

    Jan 25, 2008

  • anders aasen

    good answer.
    I guess it is tricky to answer this things, I know that alot of people is fan of the probat machine.
    I have never roasted anything so far in my life, but I just bought the Iroast2 for home roasting.
    I have a dream of working in a roastery once, to learn the trade :)

    Jan 26, 2008

  • Fede Cabrera

    Hi Andi,

    Nice to meet you, I`m an argentinean barista trying to promote specialty coffee in latin-america, and I would be very grateful if you could give your opinion (as you`re very experienced in the coffee business) regarding a new venture I`m working on. If possible, please let me know where I can send you an email.

    Best regards,
    Federico

    Jan 26, 2008

  • scott conary

    I am actually in Honduras right now...I had planned this before El Salvador, so I had to pass on that trip...
    Have fun and I will catch you in Minn.!

    Jan 27, 2008

  • Nick Cho

    Cutie?

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Rachel Cope

    hey andi! things are good. how are you?! i will definitely join the women in coffee group. thanks!

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Rob Tuttle

    lol...I figured I would start the stalking early! :-) I hope all is well...

    Feb 6, 2008

  • HENRY HUECK

    hi andi ...glad to find you here...keep in touch

    Feb 11, 2008

  • Phil

    Hey Andi, what's new? Are you going to DC this weekend?

    Feb 11, 2008

  • Josh Ferguson

    i'm sure our paths will cross again soon. stay safe with all your travels...see you at the usbc

    Mar 3, 2008

  • Tyler Zimmer

    Andi, it was great to work with you as well!! And if I'm ever in SF, I'll take you up on your offer! ...

    Mar 4, 2008

  • )on Lewis

    Andi -
    It was great meeting and serving you - hopefully we'll cross paths again in a not-so-stressful environment.

    Mar 4, 2008

  • scott conary

    You are too cool! Thank YOU for taking the time to work with us and lend your expertise.
    I got to work on a Bourbon sampler at a restaurant in Boulder after the Comp....Bookers, Baker & a third B that I cannot remember (which of course was the best....damn memory).
    see you in May, where I fully expect a night of sampling....

    Mar 4, 2008

  • scott conary

    Ooppss...it was totally unplanned, I promise...just needed to imbibe, and the 3-B's sampler looked attractive....BTW, Andrew called the third B - Basil Hayden...the best of the 3 in my opinion....
    OK..prepare for a 're-match' in Minn. If you are good, I will even try to bring some Zacapa from Guatemala! got to figure out how to get that on the plane....

    Mar 6, 2008

  • Rachel Peterson

    Absolutely I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you!

    Mar 9, 2008

  • brian aliffi

    oh please please please be my friend ;)

    Mar 13, 2008

  • brian aliffi

    well, the line is always open. let your fingers do the walkin'

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Kamal Haggerty

    I have alot of kopi luwak ready for supply need contact in
    the states www.kopiluwak.com.au check it out lets talk I work for the family so it's direct from the original VOC plantation .
    happy days

    Mar 15, 2008

  • Nick Cho

    Oooh... where'd ya get that photo of me?

    See you in a few days!

    (btw... I'm PROUD to be "Women in Coffee" today!!!)

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Chris Y. Gaoiran

    I really admire your vision for Triple Shot Productions. I can't make it out to opening weekend, but break a leg!

    Ps. It was great meeting you last week.
    Pps. I stage manage. =)

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Tony Serrano

    Andi,
    Good to meet you at the WRBC. Keepin' it positive in the front row. Hope my 'applause' sign didn't distract you from judging.

    Apr 7, 2008

  • The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

    Andi, didn't get to talk to you at WRBC. Looking forward to talking to you at conference.

    Apr 29, 2008

  • Natalie Thomas

    thanks for the advice, i've been looking all over, hopefully something will pop up at the perfect moment

    Apr 30, 2008

  • Maria Jose Huezo

    Hey Andi!! i just wanted to say hi... and thanks for all your support to salvadoran coffees and coffee growers... i loved seeing u while in Minnie.. ! Big Hug! Come back to ES ASAP!... we are allways thinking of you.... all the best!

    May 18, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    heard you might be thinking of the big leap into the crazy side of this biz. you know you're tight in my book. whatever you need you got it.

    Jul 20, 2008

  • Luis Rodriguez

    Hola Andi! thanks for the compliments on my pic.. must say that i totally agree with you! I do look pretty hot! haha... ;) sadly for local girls, i'm happily taken .... anyhow, the symposium went great! see you at the retreat... can't wait!

    L

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Luis Rodriguez

    I think we arrive too late for the CI party, but I will call Wendy when we arrive to see if we can still join you, if not I will see you at the lodge later that day... you will have first hand information, I promise! plus you already know her... ;)

    Aug 7, 2008

  • Aida Batlle

    Hey! No I did not know you were leaving Volcafe Specialty. Well I do hope we can work together again, you were a lot of help this year. So, you will now be with Tina at Atlantic, right?

    Aug 26, 2008

  • Aida Batlle

    Say Hi to Tina for me! We were in the CQI Women in Coffee Leadership program together. She's great! I am sure you will learn a lot from her. I know I did. Take care and keep in touch!

    Aug 26, 2008

  • Andi C. Trindle

    Is joining Atlantice Specialty Coffee! Hope to catch everyone there.

    Sep 12, 2008

  • Tony Serrano

    Andi, thank you for dropping by Simonelli when we were pulling shots of the Boss! The Adonis was a bit hot, but the coffee was still very well received. Give Andy a call and let him know what you think. Cheers.

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    hows the new gig?

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Sonia Martinez

    Helle there hows my german version doing?? hey do you have facebook? I've upload a pic of you an I having a great boob converstaion hahahahaha
    hope to see you soon! wonderful time, wonderful coffee, wonderfull people and wonder..... BRA! hahahaha :D

    Sep 23, 2008

  • The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

    You still living in SF, though, ja?

    Sep 28, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    get to work!

    Oct 3, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    Greetings from Canada - Steve

    Dec 3, 2008