What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, industry professional
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Where are you located? ( City and Country )
La Paz, Bolivia
How many years have you been in the industry?
7
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 trained with Counter Culture Coffee and applied those skills in Big Bear Café in Washington, DC. I then met a coffee producer and roaster in La Paz, Bolivia and spent a year developing essentially the first specialty coffee shop in Bolivia. I am now working for the Melting Pot Foundation and restaurant Gustu as their barista and coffee developer searching for the best sources of coffee in Bolivia.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any city or country that is involved in cutting edge of coffee preparation.
About Me:
Coffee can change the world.
About My Company:
The Melting Pot Foundation was started by Claus Meyer in Bolivia to create positive development through a food revolution. The first project is Gustu, a social restaurant that uses only Bolivian products and works with students from marginalized families.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
the growing presence of baristas in coffee producing countries
