mike cubbage

Male

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho USA
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.
I am a skilled barista. I have worked in a variety of settings. I am always looking to learn more about coffee and fine tune my skills. I am a trainer and have had the difficult but rewarding task of helping open a new cafe' (menu and training for all) and also the transition of new ownership. I am now most interested in learning as much as I can about the coffee itself, the growers and the growing regions.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I would love to travel to Central or South America. Basically I am unattached and open to travel.
About Me:
Inteligent, hard working, dedicated, but not naive. I have been the work horse and done my time as such. I am looking for a coffee experience where coffee is given dedication it deserves.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
coffee reflects itself through life and life reflects itself through coffee.
Website:
http://www.cultivate-being.com

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  • Robbie Britt

    sorry for the delay...glad u guys enjoyed the coffee. I will have to try and send u guys better samples and not so many blends. Let me know when ur ready for them.

    Sep 27, 2008

  • August

    Hi there, hows it going?

    Sep 30, 2008

  • Matthew

    Hey Mike. From what I've heard, Kona Coffee and Tea on Hwy 19 between the airport and the city has the best to offer in coffee, while Lava Java on Alii way has "espresso". I spent a few days with Miguel Meza of Hula Daddy Coffee, and we got to cup the first "official" batch of comercially Natural Processed" Kona, which was a treat to say the least. Also, over in by the black sand beaches about an hour and half out, I spent the day with Lorrie Obra on her farm, who is experimenting with dry pulp fermentation techniques. I'm leaving tomorrow morning at 6, otherwise I'd love to meet up with you and show you around. Good luck finding decent coffee in Kona, and enjoy the beautiful weather!

    Nov 14, 2008