coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, entrepreneur
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
San Diego, CA
How many years have you been in the industry?
2
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.
Looking to develop barista skills as a new vegan. Help!
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Anywhere that grows coffee :)
About Me:
I'm a wee bit obsessed with coffee. I spent a year traveling to coffee farms, learning all the stages of coffee production. I started in Costa Rica, then went to Hawai'i and ended my whirlwind amazing year in Puerto Rico. I started a channel on YouTube to share my knowledge with the world. Check it out: www.youtube.com/BehindtheBeans
I subsequently helped develop a small roasting company in SoCal, and am now looking for a new job, ideally in a new location!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Hi Jennifer. Yes my time in Guatemala was amazing. It was a fantastic experience, though I don't know that it would be for everyone. It just depends on what you're looking to do and how you're going to do it. Let me know if you have any questions!
James Spano
Sep 15, 2009