Barista Exchange
Garrett
Male
Kalamazoo, MI
United States
Profile Information:
- What is your position in the coffee industry?
- barista
- Where are you located? ( City and Country )
- Kalamazoo, MI
- How many years have you been in the industry?
- 2 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.
- The Strutt www.thestrutt.com
- What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
- Anywhere I can to learn more about the industry.
- About Me:
- I am a roaster/part owner of The Kalamazoo Coffee Co. I also am a barista at The Strutt Cafe and Bar in Kalamazoo.
- About My Company:
- www.thestrutt.com
- What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
- The unity in the industry. I feel as if the coffee industry is different than other industries as we all work together to provide the best product we can to the end-consumer. If you all help each other make a better product, the end-consumer will be satisfied with the beverage creation overall, expanding the coffee market, therefore expanding the profits for everyone involved in the industry.
- Website:
- http://www.thestrutt.com
Rich Abker
Thanks for asking about what books most influenced me when I just began to learn about coffee. Today, one can find many, many, books that feature espresso. You can find them in most new or used book stores. So, I will omit those and list those about coffee that that most influenced me in my first three years of selling coffee.
Here are a few book titles that have helped me in my learning process.
1) Coffee: A guide to buying, brewing and enjoying- By Kennith Davids
2) The Complete Book of Coffee: By Harry Rolnick (Melitta)
3) All About Coffee: By William Ukers
4) The Book of Coffee: By Francesco & Ricardo Illy (Dr. Ernesto Illy)
5) The Penny Universities-A History of the Coffee Houses: By Aytoun Ellis
6) The Book of Coffee & Tea: By Karl Schapira, David & Joel
7) Brown Gold: By Andres Uribe
8) Coffee: A Connoisseur's Companion-By Claudia Roden
9) The Coffee Companion: By Jon Thorn
10) Brazil, The Amazons & The Coast: By Herbert Smith
Their were scores of other books, videos, CD's and written articles from which I have learned. There were many discussions with roast masters, business owners and well educated baristas that proved invaluable.
I would like to say that Bellisimo has a fine selection of DVD's on coffee and espresso that provide education and enthusiasm to your quest for knowledge. Much success to you my friend!
Jul 3, 2009
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