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Barista Q&A Series - Ethan Brown

11/16/2015

 

Meet Ethan Brown 

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Ethan is in his senior year at the University of Florida studying Management and Classics. After graduating, Ethan will begin working as an intern for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), a campus ministry on college campuses nationwide. So far in his college career, Ethan has attended Christ Community Church, where he has served as a youth leader and as a ministry intern, and has been an active member of RUF. In his free time, Ethan enjoys playing intramural sports and spending time with his friends. Ethan intends to pursue a seminary education and pastoral ministry in the future.

Q&A with Ethan


​How long have you been a Pascal's barista?

I have been a barista since the Summer of 2015.


Why did you want to become a barista?
I love coffee, I love people, and I love the Pascal's community. I jumped at the opportunity to exercise these loves as a barista.


What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
Shamefully, I do not brew much at home. Therefore, my roommates' Folgers coffee takes the dominant spot in our coffee pantry.


What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
I love that the craft-coffee movement is a beautiful picture of work well done. The emphasis is on excellence throughout the production process, including the way the coffee is treated and the way that people are treated, from the farmer to the customer.


If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
My usual go-to drink is a Cortadito.


What do you do on Saturday night?
I spend time with friends - playing games, watching movies, and just hanging out.


What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
Falling Asleep by the Good Mad.


What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
The Oh Hellos.


What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?
Coffee is one of the greatest catalysts of human interaction. People come together around coffee for conversation and relationship. A coffeehouse provides the coffee and the environment which can promote community in a powerful way.

Barista Q&A Series - Rachel Hart

11/10/2015

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Meet Rachel Hart

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Rachel is finishing her senior year at UF and, like most seniors, she likes to pretend that she knows what she's doing after graduation when, in reality, it's one big question mark that she likes to ignore. She's hoping to be granted a scholarship with Fulbright to teach English in Costa Rica for a year before attending law school and becoming an immigrant advocacy lawyer. She has spent her time in Gainesville studying Advertising, Spanish and TESL, all while drinking way too much coffee and getting way too little sleep but loving every second of it! Her favorite activity is chatting, so if you see her behind the bar or around campus somewhere, stop and say hi!

Q&A with Rachel
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How long have you been a Pascal's barista?
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Not long enough.
 
Why did you want to become a barista?
I didn’t want to become just any barista. I wanted to become a Pascal’s barista because I love the coffee that we serve, the people that work behind the bar with me, and the ones that walk through our front door.
 
What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
One of Bold Bean’s latest roasts and some left-over bags from my European adventures this summer.
 
What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
People are caring more about the coffee they drink in terms of where it’s from, how it’s roasted, how it was processed, etc. This paradigm shift means the coffee-growing communities are getting more attention and the coffee buyers are being held to higher standards in regards to their relationships with the coffee farmers. I think this craft-coffee movement has led to a change in social justice, which I think is beautiful.
 
If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
A nice cortado in a glass cup.
 
What do you do on Saturday night?
I usually enjoy a different form of brewed-beverage with some friends.
 
What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
Growing Up by Run River Wild. Now that I’m a senior, I’ve noticed my song choices are getting a lot more nostalgic.
 
What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
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Alt-J, because I’m scared to try out any of the other ones.
 
What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?
Sparking conversation. Whether that’s over a cup of coffee, about coffee, across the counter or outside of our walls, Pascal’s coffeehouse should be inspiring meaningful conversations.
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Barista Q&A Series - Amy Clear

11/3/2015

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​Meet Amy Clear

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​Amy is finishing her last year of undergrad at the University of Florida and will be receiving her Finance degree this coming May. She is involved with UF Enactus and is currently project manager of a program which works to end homelessness in Gainesville. Amy also has been able to be a part of Cru at UF since her freshman year, and she leads a community group on Tuesday nights. When she isn't busy, Amy loves to spend quality time with her friends and husband. She considers it a great privilege to have been a barista at Pascal's since her sophomore year.


​Q&A with Amy


​How long have you been a Pascal's barista?
2 years! Woo!

Why did you want to become a barista?
I wanted to be a barista specifically at Pascal's because I noticed the attention they gave not only to their coffee but also to the relationships with people on the other side of the bar.


What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
Right now I have some Counter Culture, but it changes pretty frequently.


What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
The craft-coffee movement has changed expectations about the way coffee-drinkers enjoy and learn about their coffees. I most appreciate that it has benefitted coffee farmers and their communities by encouraging more direct trade and fair-labor practices in the industry.  


If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
A hot latte.


What do you do on Saturday night?
I'm usually spending time with friends or my awesome hubby, Jordan.


What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
The Beat by Ben Rector.


​What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
Noah Gunderson.


​What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?

I think a coffeehouse can create a unique atmosphere where people feel comfortable reading, talking, drawing, writing, or just spending time with one another--all while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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