In this introduction podcast, we share a clip from our friend Kimhak Em, who shares his candid advice for a new barista just starting out. This clip comes from a future podcast with Kimhak, where we talk about the future of coffee and his unique approach to running a coffee shop. 

Kimhak Em is part owner, roaster and barista at his coffee shop PAIR Cupworks in Mesa, AZ. He has a 15 years of food service experience, with 5 being in specialty coffee. He has spent time in various roles from coffee director/educator to now running his own roastery. He's a serial Coffee Champs competitor and has competed in roasting, brewing and coffee in good spirits. 

Learn more about his shop by following their Instagram @pair.cupworks or visting their website https://paircupworks.com/. 

Follow Kimhak directly on Instagram @kimhak.em. 


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In this episode, we are joined by Kimhak Em in our first cupping to evaluate some of his coffees. Then Eddie and Spencer talk about cloud cafes, delivery coffee and wholesale hardships. Kimhak then joins in to talk about frozen green coffee and his future innovations in his coffee shop.

Segment 1 Coffee Rankings:
1st place
Panama - Hacienda La Esmeralda Gesha
2nd place
Ethiopia - Kayon Mountain

Special Guest

Kimhak Em is part owner, roaster and barista at his coffee shop PAIR Cupworks in Mesa, AZ. He has 15 years of food service experience, with 5 years being in specialty coffee. He has spent time in various roles from coffee director/educator to now running his own roastery. He's a serial Coffee Champs competitor and has competed in roasting, brewing and coffee in good spirits.

Learn more about his shop by following their Instagram @pair.cupworks or visting their website https://paircupworks.com/.

Follow Kimhak directly on Instagram @kimhak.em.


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In this episode, we are joined by Alex Kenzler to first evaluate some coffees. Then we go on to talk about how to handle the mental stress behind the bar, how management may be able to approach the mental health of the employees and the nuance behind taking a political stance as a business owner.

Segment 1 Coffee Rankings:
1st place
Costa Rica - Diego Robelo
2nd place
Guatemala - Los Cedros
3rd place
Colombia/Rwanda - Fall Wonder

Special Guest

Alex Kenzler is a barista at Mythical Coffee in Gilbert, AZ. She has 3 years of specialty coffee experience at various shops in the Arizona. She approaches customer service with kindness first and is always trying to bring happiness to her customers. She has a deep passion for coffee education and is always looking for ways to learn more about her work.

Learn more about Mythical Coffee by following their Instagram @mythical.coffee or going to their website mythical.coffee.

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