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Lorenzo Perkins

Male

Austin, TX

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Austin, TX, USA
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?: maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: I make hot water go through ground coffee . . . sometimes it tastes good.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Wherever coffee is.
About Me:: I've been into coffee for a while, first with Big Green, and now with Caffe Medici (pronounced Meh-deh-chee) in Austin. I love what I do, and sharing it with others. For me, coffee is truly about the community and the people.
About My Company:: Caffe Medici was started in Austin, Texas between 11th and 12th on West Lynn in September of 2006, over two years later we now have a second shop on 22nd and Guadalupe across from the University of Texas. It's a great place with wonderful people who strive to make great coffee and be good people.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: I'm in it for tha babes. . .
Website:: http://www.caffemedici.com

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Amy Capehart Trahey

everything is well in college station, but reeeally slow. (oh the joys of college towns.) julie came to our shop after she got back in town from austin and as always had good things to say about her visit.

i can't take all the credit for julie and the others. they were already working here when we took over ownership. the only one who really seemed passionate about coffee at the time was andrew, but after spending some time with us the others have been pretty geeked about it too. i just hired a new guy and he's determined to be the "best barista coffee station has ever seen," haha.

so even though there are some areas we need to work on, overall its a good team here that hopefully will only improve. =)

Jul 4, 2008
Amy Capehart Trahey

forgot to mention in the email that we've been recommending you guys whenever we get the chance. i'm looking forward to the day one of our customers comes in to medici and mentions us. =)

Jul 16, 2008
Michelle

Hello hello! I am moving to Austin in August. How is the coffee, how is the life?

Jul 19, 2008
Matt Milletto

Happy Birthday from Barista Exchange!

Aug 21, 2008
Michelle

Still in Austin - still looking to work for Medici! How do I get Michael to take me seriously? I feel like I'm getting the run around.
Moving into my new place today - will definitely stop by soon! What shifts do you normally work? Let's go bicycling sometime.

Aug 25, 2008
Sean Marshall

Yeah man, Max and I are putting it together, and hoping to have it at the end of September. But definitely before the SCRBC, so everyone can hang out before the big comp. Great to hear from you, man! I would love to see you guys. I close the shop tonight with Max, so I'll see if he's decided on an official date. If I find anything out new, I'll bx ya back. Have an awesome day!

Aug 27, 2008
Clancy

shiiiiiiit. no it's not, bring it on biotch!

Aug 27, 2008
Max Gonzalez

Lorenzo, how the hell did you hear about a throwdown before it was even official? Yeah bro, it's on, Sat. Sept. 27th @ 8pm. It'll be good to have you down in H-town. $20 to get in, wiiner takes all.

Aug 28, 2008
Sean Marshall

Hey man, you wouldn't happen to be going to Seattle for the Coffee Fest are ya? Gotta bunch of people from H-town goin, just seein' who's makin' the trip.

Aug 28, 2008
Michelle

Check it: I bought that purple bicycle from craigslist! Let's ride.

Sep 1, 2008
Sean Marshall

Thanks man, we are all safe here at Catalina, and we feel really fortunate to have minimal damage. The shop has power, but alot of us are without electricity. Appreciate the love, hope to see ya'll soon.

Sep 17, 2008
Max Gonzalez

Hey bro, we are all safe and the shop has been one of the few places open since the storm. We sustained minimal damage and we are still on for the 27th. We should be competing on a 3 group Synesso if all goes welll, if not it will be on our E61 Legend.

Sep 17, 2008
Nuova Simonelli

Hi Lorenzo,

Each manufacturer of espresso machines has their own system and are forced to use one system or another based on the technology they employ. We will be showing off our technology on the USBC stage in Austin. I look forward to meeting you some day but I will not be in Austin. I trust you will be there as you are lucky enough to have the event in your home town. Go Austin!

Oct 10, 2008
Will

Hey are you working tonight? Im in town tonight and need to be wowed....so bring it son

Oct 17, 2008
Michelle

Check it: we are now co-workers at different locals. Kind of like brothers from different mothers, in a way. Clearly, I am hyped.

Oct 21, 2008
Sean Marshall

Seriously, nervous. When does the nervous go away? Make it go away.

Oct 21, 2008
Sean Marshall

Oh, Lorenzo! You always know how to cheer me up! :/

Oct 23, 2008
Kristen

hello! I'm moving to austin in November! please make me soy lattes! ;)

Oct 23, 2008
Amy Capehart Trahey

Congrats, Lorenzo! We really enjoyed your performance at the competition, and it was fun to see you and Jen as always.

Nov 3, 2008
Sean Marshall

Congrats, man! Sorry I didn't make it to see you Sunday, you're right about the catching up on sleep thing! BTW, I've got something for you, I'm gunna mail it to the new Medici. Hope to see you before March, I'll try to make it up to Austin sometime soon.

Nov 6, 2008
Jason Haeger

Hey, man. Same here. There's always too much to do and too many people to see with never enough time in which to do it.

There are a lot of things potentially planned, and hopefully we'll have more opportunities as they come to fruition.

Congrats on placing in the top three!

Nov 7, 2008
Scott Bruggman

Hey Lorenzo-
Your Gelato Espresso specialty drink has been the talk of the week here at the Mont Blanc research lab.

Nov 7, 2008
Scott Bruggman

Stoked you loved the Ghana sauce, let me know if you and the guys at Medici want any more.

Nov 8, 2008
Steve MacDowall

hello Lorenzo, greetings from Canada - have a great weekend - Steve

Dec 18, 2008
Mike Love

Hello my good man,

I have just returned from Shanghai with a new Long Sword that is as sharp as a Shaolin monk's wild dragon tongue. And I will slice in two all who dare defy my Wu-Tang styleee.
Hiiiiiiiiiii Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 18, 2008
C.James

Just moved to Austin and wanted to see if Caffe Medici happened to have any part time openings?

Dec 28, 2008
Chris Conde

sup up up up up

Jan 14, 2009
Tyler Wells

son of a... i didn't know. i'd like to start something over at the owl tree monthly at least. maybe more? anyone interested?

Jan 16, 2009
Ashlind

hey man i know your goin to portland but you goin to Atlanta?

Jan 16, 2009
Ashlind

Oh shit! lol... and even if that title isn't yours will you still be attending?

Jan 17, 2009
Chris Conde

not yet man, i'm just getting my hand back. I just got hired downtown SA at this little shop that uses an Astoria, and i'm actually getting pretty good results. Machine's A LOT different from the La Marzocca FB80's i worked on haha, but i'm digging being back in the industry :)

Jan 22, 2009
Ashlind

aww well tell your woman she is amazing and I'm in a stupid wedding the 17th but the 18th atl is my spot. Lov you both. I would like to see the three of you in ATL.

Jan 23, 2009
Greenway Barista

walla walla

Jan 27, 2009
Chris Conde

siiiiiick, we need to start a little gang of south texas baristas. go out and tag walls up with latte art, you down? awesome

Jan 28, 2009
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Congrats on the baby! Got one of my own on the way.

Jan 29, 2009
Greenway Barista

April 19th get ready. rolling deep to Austin, expect to party.

Feb 8, 2009
Greenway Barista

Omw to austin for the day. Are you working? Im plannin on checkin out the west lynn location

Feb 15, 2009
Greenway Barista

it is inspiring to see you , silence, and dan doing so much for coffee in TX. thanks for the hospitality!

Feb 15, 2009
Maggie Cook

Hey I'm thinking of moving to Austin so I'm checking out the possible coffee shops. Yours looks really cool. I was just down for sxsw- wish I would have found it!!

Mar 18, 2009
Jason Haeger

Yeah, I'll be busy running errands in DFW that weekend. Just no way it's going to happen.

I'll try to remember to mention the fact that it's monthly on tx-coffee.com after this first one happens. Keep on rockin'.

Mar 22, 2009
Amy Capehart Trahey

we won't be able to make it to the smackdown. =/ that's the day of my baby shower and it's in east texas so we'll be there the whole weekend.

Apr 5, 2009
Ashlind

haha its Mcashan my name will always be a problem for me... hey Spark the Fire! Its all happening!

Jun 23, 2009
Sean Marshall

Hey bro, gunna try to make it on Saturday. I get off at 1, so I'll get there right at 6.

Jul 22, 2009
Greenway Barista

talk to deferio about contrast he has a good technique

Jul 26, 2009
Ashlind

Who won the smackdown? Sorry I missed ya'll, would have been a good weekend for me to have come down to tori amos was playin in the a town. I took a break from the planning of the jam which is why i haven't emailed you yet... its comin. Tell your lovely wife I said hey. : )

Jul 27, 2009
Jeremy Perrine

I've connected with Max at Catalina. Haven't heard of tuscany.
Which location are you at?

Dec 31, 2009
Jeremy Perrine

Hey man,
My wife and I will be in Austin this weekend. Are you working? Which store?

Jan 7, 2010
Paul Yates

Congratulations on reaching the semifinals at the regional! Wishing you success!

Jan 10, 2010
Paul Yates

Awwwweeeesoooommmeeee! Congrats on the WIN!

Jan 10, 2010
Joe Marrocco

Hey Lorenzo! GREAT JOB!! I'm so excited for you! Your performance was outstanding. I wish I could have been at the SCBC. At least we'll both be a the USBC! Can't wait!!

Jan 10, 2010