What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, coffee roaster

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Washington DC

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?

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Full-service coffee shop and boutique coffee roasting label leveraging both technology and micro-scale to produce and serve the widest selection of freshly roasted, single origin coffees available in the DC area.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Vancouver, Portland, Finland

About Me:

Former professional journalist turned coffee roaster and coffee shop owner, dedicated to educating the public about the importance and value of origin.

About My Company:

Fresh Off the Roast was founded in 2007 to sell home-roasted coffee at local farmers market. It 2009, opened Qualia Coffee, a coffee shop and storefront roasting operation that is now home to Fresh Off the Roast.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Relationships from growers to baristas across geographic barriers

Website:

https://www.qualiacoffee.com