James Spano

Male

Savannah, GA

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee roaster, coffee grower, home barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Savannah, GA
How many years have you been in the industry?
Not as many as I would like.
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 worked at a coffee shop in Alabama for about a year and a half. Then I traveled around the world. Then I apprenticed in Guatemala learning how to roast coffee. I recently opened a small coffee roastery in Savannnah, Georgia.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Norway, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, England, Ireland. Basically anywhere I haven't been yet
About Me:
Music major turned coffee roaster.
About My Company:
Cup to Cup Coffee Roasters is an itty bitty coffee roastery located in Savannah, GA. We roast specialty coffee for folks in the greater Savannah area. Come visit!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The people.
Website:
http://www.cuptocupcoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Shiloh Nelson

    She rocks! We are all the better for having her!!! What a great attitude!

    Jan 2, 2008

  • Candice

    james.. Hello. I cant wait for your arrival to Washington!

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Mike Shipley

    Hey James, Hopefully an origin trip this summer... Guatemala's a great option. Where are you?

    Feb 10, 2008

  • Pablo Castaneda

    Hey James, how are you, Im Pablo, president and founder of Kafes Guatemala, very cool you are in Guatemala now, if you want to come to Antigua and visit our fincas, please let me know, I fact we have new coffee tours and accomodations in the Antigua region.

    best regards

    Pablo
    www.kafesguatemala.com

    Feb 10, 2008

  • Chuck Jones

    James, send me an e-mail to chuck@jonescoffee.com please. I want to know what your timing & interests are and we can figure something out good. In the meantime, go to Mono Loco and ask for my friend, Vanessa, she'll take you around the haunts of Antigua.

    Best.

    Mar 7, 2008

  • Pablo Castaneda

    Hey bro: Im in Atlanta now, and I wont be a while until I go back to Guatemala. Sorry about that.

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    How's life Mr. Spano???

    Mar 15, 2008

  • David LaMont

    Absolutely! We'll be cupping, so come on by!

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    Mr. Spano, how's life in AL? Things here are good. Spring has sprung, and in the moutains of NC, snow this weekend. Yep. The white stuff.

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    His number is (706)227-2161. Tell him I sent you, he's a great guy!

    Apr 3, 2008

  • Brian

    Hmm - maybe we should talk? I could get you a webpage up instantly - and I am involved in development and marketing through web video. ( so it would be a really cool one, too) give me a buzz 256 577 9745

    May 13, 2008

  • Brian

    OK, Good to hear - at least your back on track! Let me know when you got some beans to sample.

    May 14, 2008

  • David LaMont

    How's it going? Been a couple weeks, eh?

    Jul 9, 2008

  • teresa pilarz

    Hey James,
    How did you land your roasting apprenticeship w/ Crossroads? I'd like to open a roaster/retail shop but only have home roasting experience. It seems hard to find a temporary apprenticeship in roasting. Would welcome any suggestions you may have.

    Teresa

    Sep 9, 2008

  • teresa pilarz

    Thanx so much for the info. I checked out the website...it says costs is over $3k for 20 days. Were you able to negotiate a better rate with him, or is he open to allowing people to work it off or exchange skills/expertise?

    Sep 9, 2008

  • teresa pilarz

    muchisimas gracias!! i'll check it out and keep your comments in confidence. greatly appreciate the input!

    Sep 9, 2008

  • mike cubbage

    your internship sounds exciting. how did you get into that. did you have to pay room board and a fee ??? i'd love to know more about it.

    Sep 18, 2008

  • Alun Evans

    Did you make Indonesia on your trip?? I guess not if you did not tack on OZ and NZ (not necessarily as an afterthought!!). My 25kg drum originally came from a roaster just outside Antigua

    Jan 7, 2009

  • Paul Yates

    James, I think my bro-in-law actually has been to Crossroad Cafe a few times. He spent a couple years in Guatemala as a missionary, working with Mennonite Air Missions. I live in Waynesboro GA, just a little ways up the highway from you. If I plan an anniversary trip to Savannah with my wife, would I be able to see your roastery, or perhaps could you recommend a shop to visit?

    Sep 17, 2009