What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, barista trainer, industry professional, consultant, supplier

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Athens, Greece

How many years have you been in the industry?

Too many...and i have many more!

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.

As much as comes first the enthusiasm, the experience in the production is the one that gains the impressions.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Wherever...

About Me:

I work as a Barman - Barista the last 17 years and as Barista trainer since 2005

I'm an active member of the Hellenic Bartenders Association .

I'm member of SCAE and certified Barista level 2

I always try to improve my knowledge and my Barista technics so i can teach others.

I publish the first Greek Barista Handbook in order to cover the dearth of coffee books in Greece in 2009
(http://www.psihalos.gr/product.asp?catid=329)

About My Company:

Avek is a trade company with brands like Espresso Hausbrandt, Da Vinci Gourmet syrups, Eilles tea, B-ravi smoothies, Just-t tea etc.
We also roast coffee and importing loose teas and accesories.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The persons that I meet, good and villains, hoping that we become all a big team and we make marvels!

Website:

http://thebaristaway.gr