What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, coffee roaster

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Mindo, Ecuador and Ann Arbor, Michigan

How many years have you been in the industry?

6

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.

Been roasting for 6 years. Been in the cafe business for 1 year and learning lots. I have 100 organic coffee plants that should begin producing next year.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Anywhere and everywhere.

About Me:

I am a retired public health educator and medical interpreter trainer from Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. We bought land in Ecuador and and run a coffee shop/restaurant. I live in Mindo, Ecuador about 2-3 months/year and it is a beautiful, tiny, touristy pueblo that is the #1 birding spot in the world. Also has many large waterfalls, surrounded by protected national cloud forest. A lush and beautiful place. We are regularly running very popular workshops on Chocolate roasting and processing from the plant to chocolate bars. And we are now offering coffee origin tours.

About My Company:

Excellent Ecuadorian coffee is our specialty. I roast all of the coffee for our coffee shop. We also serve excellent fresh organic food grown on site. We make our own chocolate and bake it into delicious brownies and mochaccinos.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love drinking excellent coffee and meeting people who appreciate good coffee.

Website:

https://elquetzaldemindo.com