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Jason Burton

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Kansas City

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Kansas City, MO
How many years have you been in the industry?: 5+
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 can pull a delightful 56 second shot. Is that long? Completely kidding. I'm a huge fan of origins and prefer straight espresso versus milk based drinks. I have written about the coffee industry, branded one of the most recognized (non-chain) coffee shop in the country and secured PR for coffee roasting clients.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: U.S urban developments and college towns. Growing coffee culture within the U.S. and it's consumers. Education! Well...education and fun.
About Me:: I'm a beverage junky that has worked in or around the coffee industry for the last 5 years. In August of 2009, I opened a boutique marketing company, LAB 5702, with a focus on beverage related clients.

Some people deliver great drinks. The LAB delivers marketing solutions for those that deliver the great drinks.
About My Company:: LAB 5702, also known as The LAB, is a boutique marketing company based out of KC, MO. The focus is on beverage related clients of all sorts.

Some people deliver great drinks. The LAB delivers marketing solutions for those that deliver the great drinks.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The taste. Good espresso and origin coffee can change a whole day and that's the truth.
Website:: http://twitter.com/LAB5702

Comment Wall:

Jeff Taylor

Nice hat! :O)

Jan 7, 2008
Mandi

Hey thanks! I totally will. Where is it at?

Jan 7, 2008
scott conary

Hey! Whats shaking? Great to hear from you as I was thinking of you guys the other day...how is everyone? No DC for you guys? Definitely MN drinks!

Jan 8, 2008
Tim

How's things down south at the Roasterie? Hope all is smokin' hot!

Jan 9, 2008
Ian

jason, it's ian vanhover. i used to work at big momma's in springfield, mo. just sent you a friends request.

Feb 11, 2008
Holly

Thanks Jason...my dorkwads might get all the glory, but at the end of the day they remember who polished their glassware...and helped set their cart....and who helped them wheel it out without breaking anything...I could keep going :) Congrats on Clint. He was awesome. We all really enjoyed getting to know him!

Feb 12, 2008
Brandon

yeah, back to black.

Feb 12, 2008
Brandon

Hey how was St. Joe?

Feb 13, 2008
Mandi

I didn't make it out. I've barely had time to make it to the grocery store... and although I really wanted to, I must say, it is nice to have a fresh carton of milk in my fridge... :)

Feb 15, 2008
Jessica Brallier

You're so cool.

Feb 21, 2008
Ben Helt

Hey, it was good chillin' with you guys this afternoon. I can't wait to do it again!

Feb 21, 2008
Imbibe Magazine

Let's revive your bX page with a little activity.... see you soon in MN!!

Apr 23, 2008
Allen Leibowitz

Good to see you as always. I'll call Danny about sending you to a training class! Loved the shot you guys pulled.

May 9, 2008
rob

thanks for the the treats...I will check that cd out mon. morning.

excited to see what other great beans you guys have.

what I really want to do is start doing cuppings/chemex/french press with some single origins from you guys...any thoughts/ideas on that?

May 9, 2008
Imbibe Magazine

Loved hanging out with you guys! Yes, great tequila--if only the whiskey had been better too... Come to Portland already!!

May 9, 2008
rob

can't wait! I will let you know when I get them.

I plan on doing some french pressing with it for some of our customers. Is there a bio about the farms on the bag?

May 13, 2008
rob

congrats to you and yours on placing third in the roaster's choice top coffees competition in minneapolis

May 16, 2008
Jason Burton

I'm moving on gang. Almost 4 years with The Roasterie and I'm packing the bags and heading over to the F&B side of the world. That's food and bev for those of you that aren't as dorky as I am. Stay posted, keep it real and more to come.

Jul 16, 2008
scott conary

does this mean you are following him? Details when you get the chance and don't lose touch.

Jul 17, 2008
scott conary

cool....that way I can meet up with you in DC. only a 4 hour drive from here.

Jul 17, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Hey Jason, Congrats!

Jul 17, 2008
Imbibe Magazine

Congrats, Jason! We're excited that you'll still be working in our world. Email your new contact info when you get a chance.

Jul 18, 2008
Caitlin Corcoran

I enjoyed your article in Tastebud this month! How's the new job?

Sep 4, 2008
Caitlin Corcoran

ha of course i did. i needed some pointers on how to make a tasty cocktail. not too much is new. finishing up moving from lawrence to kc this weekend. i'm back at latte land. you should stop in sometime.

Sep 5, 2008
Anthony Warnick

wow where do you live now

Jan 10, 2009
George

Great coffe is next to impossible to find here. Try Jo Jo's on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford and Daybreak Roasters on main Street in Glastonbury. Would lve to have met you at either but down with sore throat today - hoping nothing more. I noticed your profile picture was taken in New Orleans, my home town. How were the coffee and Beignets at Cafe DuMonde?

Apr 16, 2009
mike glodeck

Hi Jason, I'll be open soon but not by this weekend. I would be more than happy to take you on a tour and talk to you about STL and pick your brain about beverages. I'll be around all weekend. PM me your schedule.

Sep 7, 2009
Micah Metheny

thanks for the support. That got hairy pretty fast.

Oct 11, 2009