Laurence

Male

Newark, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, home barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Newark,Ca. USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 11 years
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.: Self taught. My first job in a coffee shop was as a baker. The opening barista was very late and people were ordering drinks. I made the drinks how I saw others made them. My efforts were complimented later that day. My next coffee shop job was as a barista. I learned all the proper skills on my own. Later I figured out how to do a rosetta, then other designs. I still make discoveries and learn new things about coffee.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Anywhere
About Me:: I am self taught in all my skills as a barista. After learning how to make a rosetta, I wanted to learn other designs, and improve my technique. For fun I'll watch barista training videos to try to learn something new.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: I enjoy the sense of community, creativness, friendliness, and passion.
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