What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee shop owner, coffee roaster, entrepreneur
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Chicago, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I roast all our African Arabica coffee onsite (www.safaricup.com). Sharon, my wife & business partner, cooks & bakes all the food also in-house.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Ethiopia, Italy, Kenya, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia
About Me:
Born & bred Zimbabwean. First degree B. Agric. Mgt. Masters - MBL (Unisa). Passionate about African Arabica coffee & the fair distribution of the wealth created through the value-added processes (roasting, brewing) in the coffee industry.
About My Company:
Safari Cup Coffee is a retail/ roasting operation based in the Wrigleville area of Chicago. We focus & promote African Arabica coffee as well as providing an extensive range of in-house baked pastries & light lunches.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The craft of roasting great African Arabica coffee.
