What is a Barista Jam?
A Barista Jam means baristas from different coffee shops, from different areas all getting together for education, practice, learning, fun, food and more. A good time will be had by all with an experience that generates a rene…
This machine is less than one year old. It has been used in a high volume coffee bar, but has had regular PM, dual water filtration (water supply is filtered and additional filter at machine) and is in perfect working condition. Reason for selling i…
Founder/Owner of JP's Coffee since 1993, Founder/Principal of Midwest Barista School.
About Me:
My wife Tracy and I live in Hudsonville, Michigan with our three boys and 30 pound Jack Russell terrier. I enjoy movies, reading, time with my family and playing researcher and editor for my wife, Tracy’s books. (Check out her website at www.tracygroot.com to learn about her works!)
Favorite Espresso/Coffee Beverage
double espresso, ristretto
Favorite Coffee Origin
Indonesia
Favorite Espresso Bar/Coffee House
My own
Favorite Movies
Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Music
Lots
Favorite Quotes
Anyone can get money to start a business and buy equipment. People are what make a business succeed. It's all about people.
Hey Ryan, doing great. I hope you are also. How's biz? We'll have to get together sometime and catch up. Things are going well at MBS. We just added Cimbali and Rancilio as sponsors. Getting a whole line up of equipment!
Blessings,
Jack
Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm glad that the column helped.
Here's to lotsa latte sales!
Jack
(I just got back from going in on my day off because the water heater died. Now a brand new one is already in its place!)
Jack, I've learned much from your writing and advice - I think I even sidestepped some bad business decisions for having read your articles. Thanks for being here on Barista Connection!! ~ Hunt
Hi Brandon,
Thanks very much. I didn't see you in DC. Did they leave you back to keep everything in ship shape running condition? That's what happens when you're the best barista!!
Thanks for the note. Hope to see you at a future show.
Ciao,
Jack
Jack, hey i just wanted to thank you for all i learned through MWBS. It was a great experience and would refer anyone who asks to your great atmosphere of a coffee house. Thanks again
Brandon Theis
If you make latte art.
If you feel that your pilgrimage as a barista would bring you into the heart of Seattle.
This is the group for you! A group for those who make sweet latte art and have an undying love for David Schomer for starting it all!
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Thanks for the invite, look forward to having a chat sometime ..when I can manage to actual find some spare time :)
Blessings,
Jack
Here's to lotsa latte sales!
Jack
(I just got back from going in on my day off because the water heater died. Now a brand new one is already in its place!)
Ciao
Thanks very much. I didn't see you in DC. Did they leave you back to keep everything in ship shape running condition? That's what happens when you're the best barista!!
Thanks for the note. Hope to see you at a future show.
Ciao,
Jack
Brandon Theis