George
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  • Glastonbury, CT
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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:
http://indonique.com

George's Blog

25% discount offer on Tea to barista members

Posted on May 6, 2009 at 11:04am 0 Comments

Use coupon code "NING" with your next order from http://indonique.com and get a 25% discount, valid through may 2009.
Enjoy!

Indonique World Tea Party is TODAY!

Posted on February 27, 2009 at 6:35am 0 Comments

Wherever you are, host an Indonique World Tea Party. It could be as simple as a friend or two at a local Cafe or, as is planned for New Orleans next month, a grand affair with 3 local bands offering to play in support at no charge.

www.indonique.com/wtp

Happy Mardi Gras Everyone!!!

Posted on February 24, 2009 at 11:27am 0 Comments

http://carnivalneworleans.com/live.html

Indonique World Tea Party

Posted on February 8, 2009 at 7:30am 0 Comments

We have about 60 participants so far for the Indonique World Tea Party on Feb 27th at Narcissus Chocolate Cafe in Wethersfield, CT with another 50 at The Chimes Bed & Breakfast in New Orleans. That's at least $110 in donations, which will buy about 478 meals for children in India. This does not include the 10% from sales anticipated at each event and… Continue

Indonique World Tea Party

Posted on February 3, 2009 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

OK guys we've set a date for the next Indonique World Tea party: February 27 at Narcissus Chocolate Cafe in Wethersfield, CT, 5-7 pm Happy Hour with Free samples and live music afterwards. We hope our friends around the world will join us in their own parties and send us some photos or video. We have a theme for this one: Gave up coffee for Lent? Try TEA!



Remember, if you're having Indonique tea, a donation has already been… Continue

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At 11:39pm on April 18, 2009, Jason Burton said…
Thanks for the info and you weren't kidding. I went to 3 amazing places to eat and drink though...J. Gilbert's, Bin 228 and Fire Box. Hartford has that going for it.

New Orleans is always great! Beignets...A+, coffee not so much.
At 9:56pm on April 15, 2009, Jason Burton said…
George - I'll be in Glastonbury tomorrow. Can you list a few good coffee shops for me to try in Hartford? Thanks.
At 5:12pm on January 29, 2009, Alun Evans said…
No problem George. My contact is in Ambon the next 6 days, but I will pass your information to her boss who comes in every morning for coffee.
At 10:47pm on January 28, 2009, Alun Evans said…
My contacts in MC are quite keen to talk tea with you if you are interested... drop me a line and will send you their details via email
At 2:51am on January 20, 2009, Alun Evans said…
Hi George, why "Indonique"? Is there an Indonesian angle to things? I know the Mercy Corp crowd in Jakarta pretty well, nice group. I think most are out of (suprise) Portland, OR
At 3:34pm on December 16, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
thanks for adding me to your list - I'll keep intouch
At 1:43pm on December 16, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
welcome to the network George, I hope you enjoy - greetings from Canada - Steve
 
 
 

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