Howdy everyone. I,ve been busy too. Since running my own business as a mobile coffee van proprietor, it's been a full on coffee journey. The first six months was the hardest, establishing the client base, knocking on doors and giving free samples. Thankfully, the experience of working in the coffee industry and mixing it with like minded fellow enthusiasts enabled me to give the best coffee possible, which resulted in people approaching me to events from anything from car boot sales right thru to 3 days flat tack at the V8 supercar round with a queue that started at 7am to 4.30pm each day. My favourite tool of the trade has always been the Compak K10 that has never complained. It is in my mind the tool that is crucial to that great tasting cup. 6 day weeks are the status quo. I try to at least have one day off, but that day off is usually spent maintaining the business. Cleaning and maintaining the van, taking apart the grinder, sorting out fridges, checking stock and endless hours applying for trading permits, following up on emails, organizing the calender etc etc. I still somehow manage to roast a few kg of coffee each week for friends who want decaf or restocking for the weekend. That's all I got time to say for now. Yes it does seem that time seems short and some of the guys who used to contribute here substantially are quite busy and have to use their time wisely. I really need to get rid of the first van...
