Zak Rye

Male

Ann Arbor

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, industry professional, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): ypsilanti michigan
How many years have you been in the industry?: 9, 10ish
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.: The Ugly Mug Cafe in Michigan-- not the one in Seattle, Orange County, Memphis, or anywhere else. We opened about 3 and a half years ago in an old Greyhound Station. We used Victrola Coffee for the majority of the time before we started roast our own beans-- they pretty much held our hand until we learned to walk. We started roasting about 2 years ago under the e-mail supervision of Tonx and now we rock.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: eh, anywhere probably.....yeah, no.....anywhere.
About Me:: My vices include: coffee, cigarettes, beer, whiskey, music, and bad tv. I have a dog and no cats. I'm the Rep for the Great Lakes Chapter of the BGA. Sometimes I write for Barista Magazine. My favorite color is brown and I think I'm probably burning a batch right now...
About My Company:: laid back.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: groupies.
Website:: http://uglymugcafeandroastery.com