Colin Newell

Male

Victoria

Canada

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee roaster, coffee grower, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Victoria B.C. Canada
How many years have you been in the industry?
14 years
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 been a home barista since... 1977 (gasp!) and starting chasing Canada's best coffee and espresso places in 1986. My website (originally called the Coffee Experts Group) appeared in 1995 and 1996 and was renamed the CoffeeCrew on/about 1998. Living in the Northwest, I have always been surrounded by the best of the best in the business. I am still learning a lot by doing... and osmosis
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Honolulu, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles
About Me:
Late 40-something coffee consultant and editor/creator of the coffeecrew.com website. Pop and Cafe Culture editor of the Coffee.bc.ca blog. Claims to fame: Co-wrote an episode of CSI Las Vegas (Season-3) Episode "Last Laugh" with Los Angeles creative partner Bob Harris. Editor and technical director of the website Bobharris.Com - Editor and creator of the Telecom/Radio culture website DXer.ca
About My Company:
We are an open-source coffee consulting firm; We give advice for up and coming coffee professionals... To our credit we have had a small hand in the creation of dozens of Cafes in Canada.
Website:
http://www.coffeecrew.com

Comment Wall:

  • Shawn Steiman

    Yeah for Canadians in Hawaii!
  • Katrina

    Hey Colin! Thanks for the add. I'm glad you enjoy the Stilt!
  • Joachim Oster

    Final cut of our little video, Colin! And no, its not me playing the guitar...but thx for the compliment!