Billy Kangas

Male

Chicago, IL

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Chicago, IL
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
About Me:
I am a coffee theologian

An evangelist of the eschatology of espresso

A cleric to the cappuccino

a parson to the percolator

and am apostolic about arabica
About My Company:

what I've been blogging at MUG LIFE

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Website:
http://billykangas.blogspot.com/

Comment Wall:

  • Erik Karlsson

    I really liked those "Make It/Know It" graphics on your blog. Any way you'd be willing to share them?

    Feb 14, 2008

  • Sean Bartley

    Hey dude, soon. We were going to a week ago but I got the flu. Josh came out to our shop today for some testing of the mugs espresso blends, was fun! We are looking for a new house espresso so it was nice.

    We are looking to come in early march, we can talk dates when its a bit closer.

    Hope all is well!

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    What's up with the Bones?

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Kamal Haggerty

    good start I did a tech writing course for a book I am doing one trick is keep it simple put the tech in the back
    don't befudle to early but don't leave the tech out protens in the milk and ageing green beans not just roasted 14days works well with ethopia and costa rica when blended good luck. www.kopiluwak.com.au

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Chris Hooton

    Right on! Where are you at? I've had some pretty dismal coffee experiences in Ann Arbor so far. I'll have to check you out next time I'm down there.

    Feb 29, 2008

  • rob

    Michigan Baristas Unite!

    You guys have decent espresso at the common cup? I have only found good 'spro where I work and at the ugly mug....should I add you guys to the list?

    Mar 4, 2008

  • Chris Hooton

    I'm liking the stuff on your blog (great title btw). Nice introduction. I love the lore surrounding the cappuccino. Supposedly it resembles the color of the cappucin monk's cowl, and the ring of crema around the milk, called the friar's halo - nice. I've always thought the thirds should apply to the drink regardless of size, but most places don't do it in practice with larger drinks (americanized caps). Do your baristas do it that way?

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Billy Kangas

    New Blog Post Up!

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Bryan Wray

    How's stuff on the East side? I lost my job over at NaDean's (shop closed) so I haven't been able to make it over there lately. How is all the training going?

    Mar 21, 2008

  • Miro

    SproDown

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Joshua Longsdorf

    damn it billy k dawg is crazy eyes there still

    Oct 3, 2008

  • Steve Kessler

    Great meeting you as well!

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Mo Hautala

    Love the about me. Quite clever. =]

    Jan 19, 2009

  • Ryan Knapp

    it's going well. when are you making it out to gr next? Also are you getting down to coffee fest?

    Jan 21, 2009

  • Chris Hooton

    I was in to the Ugly Mug and the Common Cup on Monday where they told me you were getting married. Congratulations!

    Jan 25, 2009

  • Jack Davis

    Thanks again for coming up for the jam. I'm glad to hear you've put the ripple tamp to the test. I wish I'd ordered another for myself! I'll be in touch (still got that hot photo of the tamp lick)

    Mar 11, 2009

  • Jonathan Jarrow

    Yo, be careful around the Ugly Mug folk...bunch of sinners. A man of the cloth such as yourself aught not to spent too much time with such dregs.

    Mar 13, 2009

  • courtney marie

    i just ordered the c-rip ! sooo pumped.

    Mar 24, 2009

  • courtney marie

    congratulations ! mr & mrs billy bones !

    Apr 20, 2009

  • tommy b

    Glad you were able to stop in on your way through MO. Sorry I missed you but Jon said you guys had a good visit.

    I meant to tell you, if PT's is on your itinerary, stop @ the shop in Topeka, KS, not in Kansas City. Neither of the two KC locations are still owned by PT's. They're worth the stop.

    Apr 23, 2009

  • Ryan Knapp

    good to hear...next time you know your going to be in the area shoot me a message and I'll make sure I'm there, glad you enjoyed your experience tho.

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Trevor

    CoffeeTalk. a great lakes barista jam
    http://www.greatlakescoffeealliance.com

    Aug 25, 2009

  • Sara Appleyard-Pekich

    Hey Billy,
    I am working out of Holland Mi where I recently recieved my MDIV and am now working as the manager of a small local store. Just wanted to let you know I enjoy your blog and look forward to possibly running into you next time I am in Ann Arbor.

    Nov 23, 2009

  • Brady

    Hey Billy. Just checked out the blog for the first time. Nice work. Love the graphic design! Keep it up!

    Jan 2, 2010

  • Mabel

    Hi, I am a barista, I live outside the US, and I liked your blog (both of them), I think its very cool what you do,the way you really live your religion and you job in one!

    Jan 19, 2010

  • Chris Cockrell

    Nice topic - keep on talking!

    Chris Cockrell

    Feb 1, 2010