Tom Maegdlin

Male

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, consultant, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Twin Cities, MN
How many years have you been in the industry?
7
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 own a small roasting operation the Twin Cities.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Chicago is where my roots are where my heart is so I'm always game to go home. Love the Mountain West and the PacNthwst. I want to experience coffee in Scandanavia first hand but Im drying to see how the rest of the world does it.
About Me:
I live my life one Cortado at a time. Everything in between is an afterthought.
About My Company:
Micro-batch coffee roasting and extremely competitive prices.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The demographic lines coffee crosses is unbelievable. From hispster to CEO, when the two are standing next to each other waiting for their drink, they are not subject to the laws of social stratification.
Website:
http://www.hansacoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • scottlucey

    If you're ready and you know it...

    Jun 2, 2009

  • elicia

    Where are those Pecan Sandies?

    Jun 3, 2009

  • Steve Kessler

    Taking on the AZ coffee scene eh? I lived in Phoenix for a few years and worked for a company called Espressions Coffee Roasterie. The coffee scene needs guys like you! I moved from Phoenix a year ago and become Head Roaster at Anodyne! Small world huh?

    Jun 8, 2009

  • james fairbrass

    the trip was fun. short, but fun.
    hopefully it wont be long now.

    Jun 17, 2009

  • Tom Maegdlin

    http://www.arizona-coffee.com/2009/latte-art-from-press-coffee#comments

    Jun 21, 2009

  • Tyler Johnson

    My wife and I just moved here from Milwaukee as well! Which Alterra did you work at?

    Jul 17, 2009

  • Jorge De Leon

    Hey, Tom thanks , hope you are doing well...

    Jul 18, 2009

  • Greg Suekoff

    I am a huge fan of Alterra! At the last Scaa show in Hotlanta, they had a single origin Honduran espresso that was remarkable. It was apparently some fluke find that was only like 60 lbs total. Yesterday, I was doing a demo at a Whole Foods in Bethesda, Md. and a woman asked me if I had ever heard of Alterra because she was such a huge fan. Small world indeed...

    Jul 18, 2009

  • Greg Suekoff

    I am definitely interested... still sorting out logistics of move (Sept first date is firm, housing and employment are being negotiated). I will keep you posted as my plans materialize... what style of competition?

    Jul 18, 2009

  • Greg Suekoff

    Awesome! I am familiar with the format... I plan on participating!

    Jul 18, 2009

  • Steve Kessler

    sure can!!! It's yours to use.

    Jul 18, 2009

  • Mike Funk

    Hey Tom, good job on the AZ Barista group, Next time I stop by Press I hope to meet you!

    Jul 22, 2009

  • Mike Funk

    I just read your post on the SO Yirg as a spro, we are getting a bag in today, If you'd like to come up and cup with us, next week, give a holler:

    My cell is 480-330-2224

    Jul 22, 2009

  • Mike Funk

    Sounds great, ...we'll be there. ...could we help sponsor some t-shirts?

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Greg Suekoff

    Thanks for the comment. I'm really excited to be moving to AZ. We have almost nailed down our arrangements in Sedona. If you want to try another Pronto coffee, our Wondo is insane. Kenneth Davids gave it a 92. Its a really light roast with tons of rose and strawberries, it is an amazing example of "floral" notes.

    Jul 28, 2009

  • Steve Kessler

    sweet flyer!

    Jul 29, 2009

  • Greg Suekoff

    My situation is unclear, I will be in Sedona as of Sept 1. I am not yet sure of employment in coffee. I may better serve as a judge in this competition, as I am not sure I will have access to practice. I have participated the MARBC (did mediocre) and volunteered at the WBC and MARBC, so my understanding of the competition criteria is clear. Lemme know.

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Scott Bruggman

    Hey Tom, I stopped by the shop about 2 weeks ago. I really like what you guys where doing. Hey did you get to check out the Ghana Chocolate sauce I left??

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Gianni Assam

    well.... 50 told me...

    Aug 24, 2009

  • Haley Brooke

    Hey buddy! Hope you are having a beautiful day!

    Aug 24, 2009

  • Mike Funk

    Tom,

    Great packaging! Thats fantastic that you guys are roasting, what are you roasting on? let me know if I can help!

    Sep 2, 2009

  • Greg Suekoff

    Si Senor, I am living in the VOC (Sedona). I am doing a month of consulting (really working their bar until I get their staff trained) with Bell Rock Coffee (also in the VOC), who opened yesterday. I am generally on the bar their from 7-2 should you find yourself up here.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Will Adams

    Tom, success is watching you!

    Sep 30, 2009