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elvin

olympia

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, service tech/repair, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Olympia Washington
How many years have you been in the industry?: Half of the past 20 years, there was a stint there where I Tended Bar for 11 Years, argh.
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
About Me:: I started off in coffee early in my working life, moved into Bar Tending and now I'm back in Coffee!

Oh, Sweet Joy that is Coffee.

I love Espresso, ever since the first one I had, just fell in love, with the flavor and with the process. I am not sure which is harder for me while traveling, not finding good coffee or not being able to jump behind the bar and pull shots.

What more can I say? I like bugs, I keep Honey Bees, and I have a great big vegetable garden in my back yard.
About My Company:: Espresso Parts... nothing but Coffee Nerdery!
Website:: http://OlympiaCoffee.com

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Brian Gregory

Good to see more Oly faces on here!!
From up here on the West side you all look like little ants...cool ants, but ants nonetheless...perhaps I will see you on the streets of that which we call "downtown".
Take care.

Mar 13, 2008
michael Phillips

Michael! it is good to catch you on here. I still tell folks about your espresso grounds mound vessel from the NWRBC, very classic. Will you be showing up at the SCAA this year?

Mar 19, 2008
brett hanson

I love that your flickr is so very close to "McLovin". What's shaking your way?

Mar 19, 2008
ben brown

It is O-ficial, lil baby girl. Everything has gone smooth since she came out, just took a while to get her out. Solveig Rose was born 13 March at 4:01 am. Weighed in at 6 lbs 4 oz. What an intense event, we don't have to get into it here!
Thanks for the well wishes.

Mar 20, 2008
brett hanson

Do you have pix of your latte art volcano on the wall with a plaque below that reads "Obey"?

Mar 20, 2008
Shea Hagan

Good to see you man. Hope you had fun. I need to catch up on some sleep. Hope all is well.

May 6, 2008
Dave White

Elvin! Interested in being on the NW Barista Jam Committee? At the moment it is just discussion about when. I suspect specific duties will come later. Drop me a line and let me know.

May 7, 2008
Dave White

Shoot me your email you use here at BX and I can send the invite. Did I email Oliver? I meant to.

Your project by the way... nicely documented and very cool can't wait to check it out. Those older valves piss folks off. Nicely done my man.

May 11, 2008
K Med

ring ring!

Jun 2, 2008
Chris Weber

It took me a while, but I have finally gotten a hold of you. Hope all is well in the Greater Northwest. Send me the link to those grinder mod's. Out of curiosity, do you know the band Spanish for 100? They are friends from Seattle. Just played a show with them recently and thought of all the people I've been ignoring up in your corner of the world. It was good chatting with you at the USBC/SCAA. Keep up the dialogue.

Jun 24, 2008
Ryan Willbur

Rich, in three weeks I'm driving up to the Northwest for a lil R&R. I'm planning on stopping in Olympia... We need to drink some coffee together... and then some beer!

Jun 30, 2008
michael Phillips

Hello sir, I have been pondering when Chicago might be blessed with a visit from you and thought I'd poke the idea in your head with this here comment... so?

Jul 20, 2008
michael Phillips

Damn you! part of luring you to Chi-town was me trying to "lure you to Chi-town". Oh well... I look forward to hearing your new endeavors so that I can try and subvert them into landing you over this a way.

cheers,
M

Jul 23, 2008
Ryan Willbur

I'm in Portland right now. The thought is to possibly head to Seattle tomorrow or Sunday. Either way would warrant a stop in Olympia. Will you be around?

Jul 25, 2008
Erin Griffin

But you already have a bag...i loved your story. Thanks for sharing!

Aug 27, 2008
Tony Serrano

Oh Michael.... you geeked out pro. How's it go doing what we know. Good to see you. Cheers.

Sep 19, 2008
Mike

Thanks for makin' Coffeefest sweet rockin' barista toyland!

Sep 24, 2008
Shea Hagan

Hey Man im playing at Le Voyer tonight. You should come down!

Sep 25, 2008
Nicholas Minton

So good to geek out with you at the shop. Touring the warehouse was a great finish to the coffee fest weekend. Let me know how to get my hands on one of those mazzer chute mod templates. Hope all is well.

Sep 25, 2008
Julian

Michael, How are you? We should chat sometime soon.
Hope all is well.

J

Oct 7, 2008
ben brown

Grrrreat, Mike! Glad you enjoyed it. I think we'll be doing a Porter soon. Did you guys press any cider? I'll catch you soon.

bb

Oct 23, 2008
Harry

Well hello there Mr. Elvin! Hope all is well with you. Sincerely, Harry

Nov 2, 2008
Sara Louise

It went really well i think.
I've pretty much got my sig. drink down.
My best time, for the whole sh'bang (including talking to invisible judges) was 13 mins and 31 secs!

Dec 29, 2008
Matthew P. Williams

We did. I was running coffee Friday night and all day Saturday

Dec 29, 2008
Rita Kaminsky

Good to see you too! I'm super excited to be going to the nwrbc next week. One of these days I'd love to take a tour of Espresso Parts. I think I would feel like I was in a candy store. See you soon!

Dec 29, 2008
Sara Louise

Hahaha! I asked if some one could stand out in the crowd and hold que cards for me. That idea was shot down...but i still think it would work well.

Dec 29, 2008
Alex Negranza

why, hello there elvin.

Dec 30, 2008
Bre

thanks! it was nice to meet everyone.
super exciting! :)

Dec 31, 2008
byron

Hey man! Great to hear from you. I'm doing really well. If you didn't hear, i sell coffee for CCC in ATLanta now. Truth be told, I love it. I'm headed down to the farm in a couple weeks to dry process my harvest. Keep in touch!

What are you doing?

Jan 8, 2009
michael Phillips

you need coaching from me like the country needs a third term from Bush. Just promise if you win and I somehow find a cheap flight to Portland for the nationals you'll still say hi to me like the good old days.

good luck champ

Jan 10, 2009
Bre

Dude, rockin awesome job today!
Seriously rocked that 15 minutes.
(and that grinder was brilliant)

Jan 11, 2009
Matt Greenfield

Likewise man! You did a wicked good job up there, by the way. I'll see you soon

Jan 12, 2009
Scott Bruggman

Great Job this weekend, it was great getting to meet you! Hopfully I will catch up with you at the shop next time i'm in WA. Totally dug the Elvinnizer Mazzer Spout!

Jan 12, 2009
Robbie Britt

It was great to meet you and compete with you this past weekend. Congrats on your great performance. That was seriously an amazing hat by the way! Hope to cross paths soon!

Jan 12, 2009
Benjamin H Wilkinson

I'm delighted to be going to the NERBC again this year. Last year I hung myself with anxiety, but, that whole 'opening a store next week' thing is a huge distraction.

Hopefully I'll show up with my game in tow.

Congrats again on the finals. I wish I could have seen it.

Jan 13, 2009
Alex Pond

hey man-
Really enjoyed your performance as well. I look forward to dinner and in general geeking out about coffee and equipment

Jan 15, 2009
brett hanson

Dear McLovin,
I'm headed to Kelso,WA all next week. Where should I stop for coffee on the way to/back?

Feb 6, 2009
Patricia Campbell

Thanks, It was nice meeting you as well

Take Care

Mar 9, 2009
Jared Gum

Congrats yo!

Mar 10, 2009
Alex Pond

For sure. I would also like to plan a time to head up to Olimpia and see Espresso parts

Mar 10, 2009
Ed Kaufmann

You too Mister. You are a hell-uva-dude. Yes I will be in ATL trying to combine a little rock with a little roll. You ever get to NYC? Liz and I would love to hang out with you. Take care man and nice job at the USBC. You were smooth man.

Mar 10, 2009
Lorenzo Perkins

Elvin, thanks for the two elvinators . . . i'm still waiting on all of my stuff to get back from Portland and then it's time to play! It was awesome meeting you and I hope Olympia continues to treat you well. Late!

Mar 11, 2009
Jared Truby

I agree, you did a great job that weekend. I hope to see you again soon, more debauchery to come!!

Serious,
Drinks!!!

Mar 12, 2009
Tony Serrano

Well I'm hot blooded
Check it and see
I've got a fever of 103
come on Michael
You can do more that dance.........

Mar 12, 2009
Ryan Palmer

Hi Elvin,
It was my pleasure to help everyone out, if you're ever in Vancouver (WA) stop on by the shop. Just ignore all my half broke equipment that my tech won't fix. Ha! I hopefully will see you in Atlanta.

Mar 26, 2009
gwilym

never got to talk bees. next time

Apr 27, 2009
gwilym

15.17

Apr 27, 2009
Oda Misje Haug

Any time, you should stop by in Bergen for more coffee! :)
And if not, I’ll se you in Reykjavik?

May 2, 2009
Andrew R. Tucker

hey Elvin! It was so much fun to throwdown, and hang with some great people in Oly. Thanks for the advice, and I will see you in Seattle in a couple months, if not sooner.

Jun 30, 2009
Liz Clayton

M-Elves!!!

Let's get a coffee next week!!

Jul 28, 2009