Barista Exchange
Sarah Leanne Barnett
Female
Auburn, Al
United States
Profile Information:
- What is your position in the coffee industry?
- barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier, entrepreneur
- Where are you located? ( City and Country )
- Auburn, Alabama- United States
- How many years have you been in the industry?
- 11
- 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 have worked with corporate shops, independent shops, catering at festivals and charity events, home tastings, managed a variety of shops, and LOVE to train. I opened a coffee roasting company in Feb of 2010. The espresso bar I own and manage is as natural as possible, all the way down to our house-made whiskey caramel latte with organic milk, ristretto espresso and biodegradable cup. The range of coffees roasted are from American Roast, City Roast, Full City Roast, Vienna to French Roast. In no way would I consider myself a third wave barista or roaster. I love experiencing new coffees as long as they are GOOD QUALITY, well sourced, well roasted and well brewed. I love the fact that the coffee in this sense could be almost anything. I've worked with and managed a variety of personality types and age demographics and have a special discipline in early twenties baristas. I'd love to experience any and all coffee-related opportunities-wherever that may be. I'm a problem-solution kind of girl. Need a solution? Hit me up! I'm game.
- What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
- Any and all!
- About Me:
- I'm 6'3''. I love Jesus but am currently working on loving most Christians. I have a rescue Rottweiler that is my baby bear. My husband is my best friend and my heart. He works as an electrician and is often asked why he doesn't work in my company (I opened it before we dated). The usual response is,"We care about our marriage too much to risk that kind of daily schedule." He is truly the love of my life, but I am so grateful that we are pursuing our dreams independently and supportively. I work with coffee all day every day and have without any employment breaks for over a decade. I adore craft beer and top shelf bourbon. My business is my dynasty, and I won't ever stop expanding or learning.
- About My Company:
- Mama Mocha's Coffee Emporium and Roasters is a grass roots company that will warm your heart and kick your ass with caffeine and well made coffee. Monin, House made syrups, Maya Chai and loose leaf Tea. We work with a Victoria Arduino 3 group Leva machine (no, no one has been hurt on it yet) and a Mahlkonig K30 digital grinder. French Press Only brew standard (we're working on introduting a methods menu in fall. Pour over, chemex, clever, toddy, etc.), 6 oz cappuccino, all organic dairy, pretty respectable practices. I have 15+ wholesale accounts in the Southeast and MANY loyal regulars who live in Auburn and across the states. 3 kilo US Roaster Corp, 11 x 16 room. 12+ single origins and 5 Espresso blends. I do excellent work at a rapid pace and expect all 10 roasters and baristas to do the same. In fact, we make the hell out of coffee.
- What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
- The passion that comes from growing the bean to enjoying the sip. It's a relationship. It's more than a beverage.
- Website:
- http://www.mamamocha.com
Adam Wilson
Jun 16, 2010
Ali Hojeij
How are you and how is your cafe, i opened my new coffee concept today and will send pic soon
Aug 17, 2010
lance battenfield
wow, never got that question. i could send you a sample maybe. i'll check with my boss. but... we actually pride our selves with a great relationship with this particular farmer. not even the green giant can get there hand on the quality of yannan we have. they already tried. so in bulk, probably not, but as a fellow roaster. i can maybe get u a sample... sorry. : )
Mar 12, 2012