James Liu

Male

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Chicago
How many years have you been in the industry?
8
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.
Some of the best and most diverse training east of the Mississippi.

And a chef's knife and a camera if you ask nicely.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
A lot of places.
About Me:
Worked for Joe in New York for a year and change. Moved to Chicago to work for Intelligentsia. Spent some time in grad school for philosophy, and line cooking in some decently serious restaurants. I've been a trainer at a startup called Buzz, and consulted for a startup called Wormhole. Also, I've judged tech at GLRBC.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The coffee!
Website:
http://jamesliu.coffeespoons.org

Comment Wall:

  • Meister

    Man, it's good to see you here.

    Jan 10, 2008

  • michael Phillips

    well well well, about time some chicago intelly kids started to represent. I need to drag you into the works sometime in the next couple weeks to check out my comp sig drink sir, its getting to be... interesting?

    Jan 11, 2008

  • Nick Cho

    Are you on Facebook?

    Jan 11, 2008

  • James Liu

    Yes, I'm on facebook. Same picture.

    Jan 12, 2008

  • Miro

    It was great chillin with you this weekend man. I think i have to party with you more often, haha.

    Feb 24, 2009

  • Stefan Hersh

    I have way better taste than to put MY latte art up when I could have yours!...Seriously I just grabbed the nearest photo on my desktop.

    Our Linea should be here Monday or Tuesday...

    Nov 25, 2009

  • Jason Shipley

    We're in. I'll post it on the calendar at my shop. Let me know if there's anything you need, extra grinders ect...

    Jan 22, 2010