What is your position in the coffee industry?
home barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Austin USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
18
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I have a couple vintage espresso machines — one lever machine; one HX machine — that I restored, as well as wide variety of brewing devices. Been nerding on coffee sifting lately.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I travel regularly to Chicago and San Francisco. Have only done one trip to origin (Guatemala), but would like to do more.
About Me:
Worked as a barista in the mid-90s in Northern California. Strictly a home barista and coffee enthusiast now. I have vintage espresso machines at home that I restored, as well as wide variety of brewing devices.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
New discoveries in the cup and visiting cafes and roasters