phillip benningfield

Male

Salida, CO

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): salida colorado usa
How many years have you been in the industry?: 12
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 devout and overly enthusiastic barista and author of coffee articles and a coffee culture book named The Dark Roast. This insightful collection of coffee culture stories is a must read for any barista and/or coffee enthusiast. Available in 2010. Please contact me for details.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Italy
About Me:: I have been a barista over 12 years and now own a shop in a small mountain town...I am an avid rock climber and author of five outdoor guides and a lucky husband with a beautiful wife who luckily for me does all the books!
About My Company:: We define service! A properly extracted shot of espresso is only part of the equation and we are very fortunate to have exceptional employees who care about crema and rosettas and are nice and accomodating to our clientele.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: Your kidding right? Espresso (caffiene) of course.
Website:: http://cafe-dawn.com