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Phil Proteau

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What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista trainer, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): West Chester, Philadelphia, PA, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 15
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: no
About Me:: I live in West Chester (outside Philly) with my supportive wife and highly intelligent daughter. My grown up son lives in Asheville N.C. where he sometimes goes to the Dripolator, sometimes Izzy's.

I like movies, mushrooms, coffee, food.
About My Company:: I work for Counter Culture Coffee
Website:: http://www.onionbean.wordpress.com

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Tim Noble

Phil. I'm sure that the CoEq people are great people, as are the majority of the folks in this industry, but damn, there is no other way to say the truth- they sold out to the corporate 800 lb. gorilla for a fast buck. Would I do it? Maybe, but I wouldn't expect the rest of the community to turn the other cheek.
They sold machines to quality obsessed shops who had to stretch to afford the Clover, and then as soon as the machine has the bugs worked out, they make a deal with a company that is a corporate fast food chain. SBUX isn't and hasn't been 'great coffee' in a decade or more. They are what they are for their real estate acumen and their commitment to the economies of scale and the bottom line.
And now, nobody will have a Clover except for the people who really don't need it. But, I guess they already own the company that makes their logo-ed to-go cups. That's what they're really interested in selling- the *$ image. The purchase of CoEq is just furthering that end, and please, you bloated watery tart, prove me wrong!

Mar 19, 2008
JLee

NO. i dont work days anymore, phil.

Mar 20, 2008
Tim Noble

True enough, Phil.
I am the first to admit that my reaction to all of this is colored by the fact that I was weeks from ordering an "automated brewer" to use Caragay's phrase, and this potentially throws a wrench into my business plan. I'm still pissed that the machine is being removed from the market- and I don't know that for a fact, but I suspect it is true based on SBUX's history and the opinions that have been offered by people (possibly) smarter than me.
I hope you have a nice weekend- I'm enjoying the Kinunu right now, and loving it! I brought it up to the farm in New York for the family to (not) appreciate.
Regards, Dude.
-Tim

Mar 21, 2008
Tony Riffel

I might be in Philly on Wednesday. I'll give you a buzz and see if you have some time to meet up for lunch and or coffee:)

Mar 24, 2008
John Moore

hey yo phil! whazzup? i heard that you rocked the jam and was sorry to have missed it. how are things?

Mar 25, 2008
lindsey!

thanks phil! what can i say, we just love coffee and each other that much

Mar 25, 2008
Jill

It was our pleasure, what a wonderful surprise! Thanks for the kind words and for ALMOST leaving my "big brown cups" out of it....see you soon.

Mar 29, 2008
Troy Reynard

Coin-operated automatic brewer....niiiiiice!

Apr 1, 2008
Tim Noble

Phil- Here' s something you'll dig.
http://www.dothetest.co.uk/

Apr 3, 2008
JLee

where the hell have you been? i need you to teach me about coffee.

Apr 3, 2008
Kaitlyn

Hey, be my baristaexhange friend. :)

Apr 4, 2008
Kaitlyn

or "exchange" if you want to spell it correctly... :)

Apr 4, 2008
Tim Noble

Check it.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/04/04/coffee.art/index.html

Apr 5, 2008
JLee

creeper.

Apr 5, 2008
Devlin

hey Phil,
Thanks a lot for the congrads. It was a tough field for sure. I cant wait till next year! hope all is well

have fun,
devlin

Apr 14, 2008
Sam Penix

Hey
Yeah ! I went to Ithaca. If they had awards for personality and best music... hand over the crown. But hopefully I can get a lot more practice in before the usbc. Was a lotta fun and a lotta work.

Sam

Apr 15, 2008
Jason Dominy

I just helped open a coffeehouse in Fayetteville, NC. It's called the Java Bean (I know), and they use our coffee there. Your son should check it out.... How you been? I didn't see you in MN....

May 12, 2008
Frank LaRusso

Phil
Our business is near where you live and I would love to catch up and share what we do and discuss what you do to see if there are any opportunties for collaboration in our area
Frank

May 20, 2008
Frank LaRusso

Would love to meet you and share a cup of coffee. Any time lookin good with you in the near future?

Jun 4, 2008
Frank LaRusso

How does the week of June 30th look

Jun 10, 2008
mariah

i love that you know about oz. I love ozma. i have a lot of the L.Frank Baum books

Aug 13, 2008
Ray Hencken

Thanks for stopping in - thought I recognized you from the Easton barista jam. Hope you enjoyed your espresso.

Aug 20, 2008
Troy Lucas

Met you in DC at CounterCulture ate lunch with you and Katie. Was looking around the net for some cool coffee ink and found your post on Troy's page. Come across anything else cool? I'm wanting to get inked real soon but haven't found anything expressive enough to live with forever. Hope you are well.

Aug 30, 2008
Troy Lucas

BTW, you and Katie rock! Learned lots for you guys that I've passed on to others. Thanks!

Sep 1, 2008
Sarah Aileen

After poking around this site for the first time in months I realized I'd just left a message for you about Artisan! I received a call from your colleague Darren this morning. Such a small community, but so wonderful. Hope all is well.

Sep 5, 2008
Mike

Thanks for your insights on new WBC machine.

Oct 7, 2008
Mike

With the advent of trying different temps for coffee on the clover. Adjustablity is also a hope of mine for espresso.

Oct 7, 2008
Nuova Simonelli

Any time. I was not aware that you were with Counter Culture. Toscano is one of the most amazing espressos I have ever tasted.

Oct 10, 2008
Sarah Aileen

I heard! That's so exciting! My schedule's a bit crazy but I'll try to swing by Monday, I should be out of work by 4 or so if you'll still be around. I'm off Tuesday too, if that'd be better. I'm super excited for them, they're the sweetest people!!

Nov 1, 2008
Steve MacDowall

great shots - thanks for posting - greetings from Canada - Steve

Nov 18, 2008
Tim Noble

Hey Phil,
What's up with this week's cupping? Drop me a line and let me know you're not out of the country.

Jan 6, 2009
Jesse -D->

Cheers to the hardest working man at the NERBC/MARBC! It wasw good to meet you Phil, thanks for all your help.

Feb 9, 2009
Heather Ringwood

Hi Phil! Good to "see" you here. I will look you up at SCAA!

Mar 9, 2009
Patrick Reed

Hey man, no one ever tells me when you come to State College. I've been busy with school. Let me know next time you're in town and I'll make a point to come in and pull some shots. I just got a 2GR Brasilia Portofino today. For personal use. hoping to tear the sucker down and rebuild it even though it functions properly. Any thing new and exciting? Hope to see you soon.

Apr 1, 2009
lindsaytron

Haha! The Internet is awesome. Looking forward to meeting you in the real world at the jam!

May 20, 2009
emily jackson

i've saved the date for the jam in easton, however getting the time off from the shop is always a headache so we'll see if it's possible as it gets closer to jam time. yeah, let me know when you're in the 'burgh. we've got a couple of c.o.e coffees right now ( panama and brazil) right now and some rocking s.o. espresso that'll knock you're socks off.

Jun 4, 2009
JIm Saborio

love to talk pour-over with you. You're welcome anytime... just bring coffee! I miss Durham's finest from my days at Zola.

Jun 8, 2009
Bryan Duggan

Thanks Phil! I'm thrilled to be a part of CCC and yes, I still rock the green shoes. I hope all is well in Philly. Now, if I can only figure out barista exchange!

Jun 16, 2009
Lucy R. Valena

Unfortunately, I can't go to the jam in Easton. Life is just a little too crazy. Hope you're well and have a wonderful time!

Jun 18, 2009
Gwen

Yeah the machine is so lovely. We're thinking of having a competition in the company to see which store gets it. I started on a Simonelli at lee road before we made a company-wide switch to La San Marco. As the brew guru for the Jam I was wondering if you had any tips on using a neapolitan (topsy-turvy) pot. I feel like mine is still coming out a bit strong and I'm not sure if it's my grind or dose. The poorly translated Italian instructions said "fine" but books I've read have been all over the place. Any suggestions?

Jun 26, 2009
Ant Walach

Hey Phil, thanks for the link to your Flickr. Those photos came out great! Devorah and I are in the process of doing a blog write up of the Jam for Gimme!. Would you mind if we used some of your shots in it? (photo credit given to you of course)

Jun 27, 2009
Ant Walach

Thanks! I'll send the link to you when it's posted.

Jun 27, 2009
lindsaytron

it was super-great meeting you in the real world!
thanks so much for my swag and the fun times!
i super-loved the coffee cherry tea by the by.
where can i get more?

Jun 27, 2009
Ant Walach

Here's a link to the blog post MANE Jam 2009. Thanks again for letting us use your photos.

Aug 19, 2009
espresso Neat

Thank you so much. It was an astounding first day--now if we can only keep it going!

Sep 1, 2009
Banks Thomas

Hey Phil! How you doing?

Sep 12, 2009
Jay Caragay

Phil- Heard you might be coming down to Baltimore this weekend. My apologies that I won't be in town (again) to greet you personally, but our house is your house.

Oct 14, 2009
Carla Dintinger

Ohhh... I love experiments :)

Oct 16, 2009
Brian Gelletly

Hey Phil! It's good to see you around these parts. Thanks for being my first bX friend. :-)

Jan 18, 2010
Tom Blanchard

Thanks Phil. Sure I'd love to do a cupping! Let me know. I'm going to this Thursday's TNT at Town Hall so maybe I'll see you there if your going. I'll say hey!

Jun 21, 2010