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What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Grand Rapids, MI, United States

How many years have you been in the industry?: 4

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 have a broad knowledge of coffee prep. and history. I have experience in brewing Turkish, French Press, and espresso (including latté art) as well as experience working with local quality-focused cafés. I can also speak German, French, and Ethiopian.

I just want to increase my experience as well as getting into more areas, especially roasting.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Germany.

About Me:: Nickname: Samwise Grangee

Education: Aquinas College: Theology, History, German

Misc: Though I'm espoused to academics, my mistresses will always be coffee, art, folk music, sustainability, and all things local.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: All the tones that resound in one good cup, and the history and process that goes into extracting them.

Website:: http://iconsandespresso.blogspot.com/

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At 11:58am on September 3, 2009, Terika said…: Barista Jam...Throwdown...September 11th...http://www.eventbrite.com/event/349377999

At 5:11pm on June 11, 2009, Stephen Curtis said…: Didn't make it out tonight, as you know, thanks for invite though!
Hopefully I will -actually- be out and about one of these Thursdays...

At 7:50pm on June 9, 2009, Terika said…: Hey! We have a Barista Jam and Latte Art Throwdown coming up...you should come. Here is the site with info and where you can buy tickets...http://www.eventbrite.com/event/349377999 Hope to see you there!

At 12:05am on May 14, 2009, Bryan Wray said…: Yes indeed. Tod is our kitchen manager.

At 2:02pm on January 23, 2009, Trevor said…: Actually, we've got music Saturday night. Starts at 8.

At 11:10am on January 22, 2009, Trevor said…: Hey Samwise, it was good talking to ya yesterday. Come back anytime, we love talking coffee here. cheers

At 4:27pm on January 21, 2009, Kurt Stauffer said…: yes, as a judge. stop by and we'll chat.

At 8:03pm on January 19, 2009, Kurt Stauffer said…: roughly 9 to 5 M-Sa. But if my wife works a night shift I man not come in until 1 then stay late. That's the beauty of not being a cafe. We are going to build a tasting bar/equipment showroom but the hours will be modest. Our primary business is wholesale and my mission in the gallery to to offer a European style coffee experience focused on connecting with folks, assessing their needs, sharing information and experiences and providing solutions for their coffee fix. We select wholesale accounts that are a good fit with our values and mission and allow them to brew and serve the coffee. Stop by.

At 7:47pm on January 19, 2009, Kurt Stauffer said…: You can do both. Home barista-ing is the future. I can set you up with a Rancilio Silvia for a song.

At 10:13am on January 19, 2009, Kurt Stauffer said…: Jeff Dryfus, founder/owner of Metropolis coffee is a PhD in Linguistics.

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