Ben Gleeson

Male

Central Coast NSW

Australia

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Australia
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?: maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: Qualified Barista and Barista trainer, I have experience in Cafe management in award winning espresso bars. These days, I roast coffee and train Baristi, I have won awards for my coffee - which is cool and was the National tea infusion champion last year. I love coffee and enjoy the industry. I love playing 'tweaking' espresso machines, grinders and anything coffee related.. I'm a lateral thinker - whatever that means? Artsy, creative, mysterious..
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Asia, US, South America, Europe..
About Me:: I live on the Central coast of Australia, and run a barista training school and Wholesale roastery. I'm living the dream.. and as is with life, most dreams a good - some great - the occasional nightmare! I am married to a sexy woman and have 2 wonderful little girls.
About My Company:: We roast coffee, we drink coffee, and we train coffee!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The Lifestlye
Website:: http://www.thebaristaacademy.com.au