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  • minneapolis, mn.
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What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
minneapolis, mn.
How many years have you been in the industry?
ten years.
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.
what can i say here... i've been working in the coffee business since i was 16 years old. once having my first cup of good coffee i was sold, and haven't looked back since.

in 2003 i was fortunate enough to join an amazing team of insanely passionate coffee crazed people at the java house in iowa city. whom only wanted to learn more, and help the company grow. from then untill the fall of 2008 i helped the company grow from three locations to eight.

from managing smaller locations, to helping manage the beasts, as we liked to call the very busy locations. from around 2004 on i was espresso training hundreds of new baristas at all locations on la marzoccos mainly. and yes some frankes too. the story goes on and on..

honestly there really has not been a lot i haven't done. apart from roasting i've had my hand in most of it all from bar, operations, managing, new drink development, cupping, training, machine repairs, general maintenance, inventory, warehouse, delivery driver, you get the just of it.

it's who i am, and what i love.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
seattle, portland, new york, who knows!
About Me:
things and stuff..
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
the passion.
Website:
http://www.baristaguildofamerica.com

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At 2:31pm on February 12, 2010, Kevin Ayers said…
Jess! Had fun tasting out that espresso with Justin today. I used that amaro gayo in my competition blend as well. Good Stuff. I will roast up some of Aida's Grand Reserve tonight so Justin can bring it back with him. Not sure if you have tried it yet but it is the BEST F'ING CENTRAL AMERICAN EVER! If not the BEST coffee ever. Seriously...beats the snot out of stupid overpriced rip-off Geisha.
At 3:26pm on March 9, 2009, Kevin Ayers said…
Hey buddy, that kenyan's pretty tasty, I'll work my way through the rest of those this week. I used my new sweet marias 'spro cup today. Thanks so much for that, its the best thing ever!
At 8:51pm on January 22, 2009, Gina Palandri said…
Tell Peter hi, I have not gotten over there in awhile, maybe I will come by on friday. Thats great you are getting to roast, I heard they were roasting, I can only imagine its spectacular!! Glad to know you are totally in your element!!
At 11:33am on January 22, 2009, Eric Faust said…
Welcome to the party....how did Pete like your roast?

Peace
At 11:21am on January 22, 2009, Branden Byers said…
Hi! Long time no talk. New with me? I'm taking off for Bali, Indonesia soon and will be gone for two months. I'm definitely excited about it. That and I actually finally graduated last semester. How about you? What's new with you?
At 8:52am on January 19, 2009, Gina Palandri said…
Hey You! How are you-?? Hows the job at BS? Lee says Hi by the way. Please call or write- wondering about how you are doing!
At 12:30am on January 17, 2009, Steve MacDowall said…
hello Jessica - greetings from Canada - hope you have a great weekend - Steve
At 12:01pm on May 9, 2008, Jason Burton said…
Good times. Always great to share some NONespresso drinks.
At 8:47am on March 28, 2008, Alyssa said…
Hello from a fellow IowaCitian! You run Java House?
At 3:09am on February 13, 2008, Jeff Taylor said…
dying for a cup of dethklok! Do you serve that at JH? Yum, so many melting faces....happy V-Day back at cha. St. Louis was a blast. But then again, we won.....

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