Melisa

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Spencer, Ia
How many years have you been in the industry?: 1/26
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 barista-in-training who is a reformed tea-only lover. I have come to appreciate the subtleties of coffee thanks to my friends (and now co-workers) at the Shaky Tree. I learn more about coffee every day and my palate is constantly surprised by the many varied flavors and textures coffee is capable of forming. I am a student...I am here to learn. (By the way, I still love tea!)
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: All countries European. China, Japan, Russia, anyplace in South America, Egypt. Okay, basically, anyplace in the world.
About Me:: I like black forest cherry two-bite tarts. They go really well with a machiatto.
About My Company:: The Shaky Tree is all about creating a space where not only do we serve great coffee, but we invite people to make it a space for creativity and community. It has become a bit of an artistic hub here in Spencer and will hopefully continue to grow into a creative cornerstone.
Website:: http://myspace.com/shakytree