Tamara Vigil

Female

Lincoln, NE

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Lincoln NE USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
over 8 years
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.
2 years ago I started the Nebraska Coffee Association. In an effort to build community among baristas. The NCA offers education for baristas who want a career in coffee. We encourage the free exchange of ideas and methods all in an effort to make Nebraska a better place to get coffee!
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
anywhere!
About Me:
I love coffee, I love being a barista, I love the people I serve and the people I work with, I learn something new everyday
About My Company:
www.irvingfarm.com

www.nebraskacoffee.org
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
the people
Website:
http://www.irvingfarm.com

Comment Wall:

  • Chris Hooton

    Props! CD was my favorite place in Omaha when I lived there. "The Coffeehouse" was my favorite in Lincoln. I don't know if Cultiva was around when I was there. I'll have to check it out when I get back to the area.

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Chris Hooton

    Cool. I have a brother going to UNO and another living in Kearney, so I get back there once in a while. The Coffeehouse got me into serving Panache. Have you had their Marrakesh espresso? I love it, though I am serving their EcoTrade espresso for sustainability reasons. If you've had it can you compare and contrast your espresso?

    Feb 29, 2008

  • Guillermo Ordenana

    Hello Tamara, thank you for adding me to your friends list. so,, how are you today?

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Tamara Smith

    Back at ya! :-)

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Daud

    Hello Tamara - or should i saw Master Barista Sensei ;)
    i was your under-study today at the SCAA hands-on espresso course. Just wanted to thank you, you make a great trainer!

    May 4, 2008

  • Dan Streetman

    hey Tamara,

    it was great meeting you in USBC judges training last week!

    hope you had as much fun as I did.

    May 6, 2008

  • Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

    Hi Tamara!
    I should explain too! I wasn't scared, really. It was just this odd melding of two different worlds that all came together at the same time of real-deal caffeine over-dose. My skin was crema colored and I don't even want to tell how my pee smelled!

    Anywho, sorry we couldn't talk. I had to split to catch a friend compete. What's happening?

    May 19, 2008

  • Barista of Mexico

    hi Tamara, thank you for add me as your friend. if you want to came to Tijuana let me know, and i can help you. we can share some espresso tips.

    May 19, 2008

  • Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

    Nice to meet you too. Tell Sharon that I said hi. If you are ever in WA, let me know and I'll show you around our roaster.

    So, I think I will be going to Colombia this year for the "Let's Talk Coffee" event. Should be a good time, for sure. You?

    May 23, 2008

  • Guillermo Ordenana

    Hello Tamara, where are you now? i wil travel to U.S soon and i would like to meet you. write back

    Sep 15, 2008

  • Caitlin Corcoran

    hey dude!

    how's life in lincoln?
    is dallas getting pumped?

    Jan 2, 2009

  • Mo Hautala

    Hey Tamara! I noticed you were planning on attending the MRBC. Were you able to make it?

    Jan 18, 2009

  • Josh Ferguson

    great to see you as always. thanks to the entire cultiva group for your help at the mwrbc. dallas did well and should compete at usbc. chicago coffee fest and great lakes comp? see you soon

    Feb 2, 2009

  • Heath Henley

    hola! sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to you all - hope to see you in Atlanta in April (or USBC if I can swing it).

    Feb 3, 2009

  • Dallas Fowler

    d-d-d-d-drool

    http://www.slayerespresso.com/

    Feb 3, 2009

  • Heath Henley

    Yes!! I will be at the USBC! At the end of the day I performed a cost-benefit analysis, thought outside of the box, got back in the box, took a long view, and decided it was a win-win situation... so I'll be there 110%.

    I'll be flying in early on Monday afternoon, you should PM me you or John's contact info in case there's something going on that night - or in case there's nothing going on that night.

    Feb 4, 2009

  • Caitlin Corcoran

    thanks dude. i'm going to try and make it up to lincoln before usbc. i want to cup some tasty coffee with you and all the cultiva kids.

    Feb 6, 2009

  • Greg Carlew

    Stalker!!!

    Feb 6, 2009

  • Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

    Did you miss it? It was a co-workers band called I Defy. Badass...

    Feb 16, 2009

  • Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

    Oh. Big stuff in PDX!! Are you going to be there?

    Feb 25, 2009

  • tom

    It was nice meeting you in Portland Tamara.

    I'm actually going to be back in Lincoln this weekend. I do believe I'll be stopping into the Creamery building to see how Lincoln espresso is progressing. Maybe I'll see you there.. if not.. enjoy your weekend!

    P.S. What sample roaster is that in your first picture? U.S. Roaster Corp? Is that Cultiva's little friend?

    Mar 12, 2009

  • Adam

    oh no no no, it is i who should be welcoming you..... back from USBC ohh fancy

    Mar 12, 2009

  • Dallas Fowler

    help help help. my phone died chack your facebook. im sorry!

    Mar 14, 2009

  • Dallas Fowler

    Tamara bo Bamera where can I get me my own Dallas coffee picture collage Adam has one too. Come to the Indigo. I will give you a monster spro that I've made with my own two hands. I'm working his shift, he went home sick with an achey stomach.

    Apr 7, 2009

  • Derrick Davis

    :-) I just saw online that the kidnappings in Colombia have gone from 3,000 / year to 800. I'm in boring Nebraska right now. Omaha. I can bring some supremo to Lincoln.... that's like an international trip :)

    Apr 13, 2009

  • Derrick Davis

    Deal. I'm waiting for my green supremo beans now. Last week was a big holy week and EVERYTHING shut down. Espresso is my passion, and I will come to one of your tastings. Are you downtown in Lincoln?

    Apr 16, 2009

  • Caitlin Corcoran

    dude. you kids should go to st.louis for the jam on the 26th. i think greg & i [along with some other latte landers] will be in attendance.

    Jun 15, 2009

  • Joshua Miller

    Hey Tam. Got my profile in order and am excited to get involved with the Nebraska Coffee Coop. I'm so excited to finally get plugged into the real coffee community in Lincoln!

    Jun 26, 2009

  • Kari Guddeck

    Great job!! (I just watched you compete!) Love to hear about it!

    Oct 30, 2009