The smooth and sultry life of a barista. We caught up with Geo Navarreta (over a latte, of course) to learn more about the artist behind the espresso machine. Follow him on Instagram.
Q: What is your title?
A: I am the barista trainer, coffee educator and consultant for Honest Coffee Roasters. And also a barista competitor. Coffee isn’t just a job: It’s my lifestyle.
Q: How did you get into coffee?
A: I got my start in coffee in the summer of 2011. I was 21. I was a skate park kid [this is Geo’s humble way of mentioning he was a sponsored rollerblader from 18 to 21]. I had just come back from college and I needed to find a job that fit my lifestyle, so I got a job working at the Bongo Java [near] Rocketown. What better place than at a venue with a skatepark!
Q: What do you love so much about coffee? And how is it a lifestyle for you?
A: I was at Bongo Java for four years and really dove into the world of coffee