Barista Exchange
trish rothgeb
Female
Washington DC
United States
Profile Information:
- What is your position in the coffee industry?
- coffee roaster, industry professional, consultant
- Where are you located? ( City and Country )
- Washington DC
- How many years have you been in the industry?
- 20
- If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
- maybe
- What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
- any and all
- About Me:
- I've been in the coffee business for more than 20 years now...began as a barista.
In 1990, I learned how to roast on a L12 Probat shop roaster. The boss just showed me how to turn it on and which beans he wanted roasted French (all coffee was French Roast). I told him to go golfing and leave me to it. That was the best job ever!
I went to Norway in 1998 and learned more than I could have imagined.
I have been a roaster, green buyer, sales rep, product consultant, and trainer in coffee.
I'm very active in with committee work for the SCAA.
To make a living, I teach people things about coffee. - About My Company:
- TDR and the String Ball Project is a concept based on the idea that all work that I do in coffee contributes to a larger plan. The plan is to work towards better coffees and better coffee experiences.
Let me know if you want the longer explanation. - Website:
- http://www.stringball.net
Wilson Hines
I was in Boaz, AL yesterday and there was this great looking little coffee shop right beside of a hospital. It was called JaMoka's Coffee Co. I walked in expecting to find crap coffee, but I was about to embark on an 11 hour drive and I just wanted some coffee to go.
To my suprise, this little joint had two Lineas' running and two Swift (don't care for the that, but...) grinders. I thought to myself, "Awe shucks, give'em a try." So, I ordered a double shot, and a capp and she asked me "Would you like a traditional capp or a larger one? I knew I had probably struck gold!
I asked for the traditional and they pulled out and preheated a ACF brand 8 oz capp cup!
The espresso was sweet, very good. I was shocked! The capp was great and she even poured me an apple for latte art.
When I asked who their roaster was she replied Zoka! The owner used to live in Seattle and she came down and opened up the shop, bringing some Zoka zeal with her!
I ordered an Ethiopian out of the vac pot and it was full of blueberries. I was truly impressed at the quality of all of the coffee.
It was like a water stand in a desert! I really enjoyed the time I spent there and I brought a pound of espresso home roasted on the 18th.
I had been wanting to try Zoka for a couple years and now I see what I have missed.
Mar 25, 2009
michael Phillips
Apr 3, 2009
lindsaytron
you should come!
http://www.baristaexchange.com/events/its-a-jam-hon
Jan 26, 2010