What is your position in the coffee industry?

consultant, supplier

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Hartford, CT area

How many years have you been in the industry?

9 years tea and Chai

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.

Actually own Indonique Tea and Chai company that is seeking coffee roaster partners. We work closely with Mercy Corps and Feed the Children to fund programs in tea worker communities. A totally new business concept. We'd like to expand into coffee growing communities.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

New England and West Coast

About Me:

20 years as a micropaleontologist and about 10 in the tea industry. Would like to get into coffee.

About My Company:

Operated the Indonique Tea & Chai Cafe in New Orleans until being forced closed by Hurricane Katrina. Currently rebuilding in New England with our New Orleans experience in mind. We donate 10% of every sale, right off the top, to the communities where our teas are picked. We offer tea barista training and tea certification. Seeking distribution partners

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Social non-alcoholic aspect, artisan aura, potential for developing the third world. See our program T42 for details.

Website:

https://indonique.com