beyond the barista
More than just coffee lovers, brewers, and educators! Meet the awesome crafters behind the bar. If it’s any of these guys at your event, it’s a good day.
carol
founder & barista, calendar packer, and obsessive compulsive bean smeller | est. july 2019
Last song on your playlist?
Purple Rain by Prince. I NEVER MEANT TO CAUSE YOU ANY SORROW.
Favorite brew method?
Pourover, forever.
Name your favorite duo.
Mr. Rogers & the one in front of him.
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
I would never commit to a single color!
Paper or digital calendar?
Digital calendar for planning, but paper for daily to-do tasks. I even have a waterproof notepad in my shower, best find ever!
erik
manager & barista, our biggest critic, and underground michelin chef | with 2nd Rule since July 2019
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Hot pink because it's so pretty but also a lot of people avoid it.
Your go-to comfort food to buy and to make?
Taco Bell #7 and 12-piece Cinnabon bites. To make, toasted cheddar, salami, and spinach sandwich with an over-easy egg.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I'm pretty sure I'm tone deaf and can't sing if my life depended on it, but I'm great at timing, lyrics, and I got rhythm and the moves.
Name your favorite duo.
Salt & garlic.
shiv
operations Director, full time hustler, and creative behind @hello_koffee | with 2nd rule since april 2022
Most recent song on repeat from your playlist?
Do Not Disturb - Drake
Last book you didn’t finish, and last that you did?
I abandoned Why We Sleep because it was getting super sciency and experimental, and I was looking for something more practical. The book I last finished was Sapiens, which was super intense, but well well worth it.
What would you recommend your BFF to drink from 2nd Rule Coffee Co?
Literally everything but if I had to choose the iced maple latte.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
English is the third language that I ever learned and became in fluent in. Also I lived in Berlin for a year!
yeasol
barista, us soldier, phenomenal one-on-one conversationalist | with 2nd rule since august 2020
Most recent song on repeat from your playlist?
Irma Thomas - Anyone Who Knows What Love is.
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Various shades of green - it makes me think it is close to nature.
Title of the movie/book of your life.
Amelie.
A naughty fact?!
I love coffee, especially the crafting part of it. But I actually can go without drinking coffee for days, or weeks even.
rebecca
barista, roaster, certified q-grader, and rocker of overalls | with 2nd rule coffee since june 2022
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Dark green: it’s one of the most sarcastic colors
Name your favorite duo.
Agatha Christie & Edgar Allan Poe
Title of the movie/book of your life?
Wait, what just happened?
How would you describe your love of coffee?
On my last coffee-related trip, I brought home 21-23 bags of coffee. I’m pretty sure I even had to leave behind some of my belongings so I could fit the coffee.
justine
content creator & barista, founder of sari sari co., infectious laughaholic | with 2nd rule coffee since august 2022
Most recent song on your playlist?
We'll be fine by Lincoln Jesser or NASA by Ariana Grande :p
If you were a color, what would you be and why?
Midnight sky blue because it's when stars show the most & shine the brightest ✨
Title of the movie/book of your life?
I Mean I Guess
How would you describe your love of coffee?
I may be a coffee snob but deep down I love instant coffee ☕️
Claire
barista, Recovering coffee addict, Therapist friend | | with 2nd rule coffee since january 2023
Most recent song on repeat from your playlist?
The Only Heartbreaker by Mitski (Sadgirl indie music is the best!)
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Definitely a pastel or navy blue, I really love water and the sky because of how calm they make me feel(My current hair color is orange and regret not getting blue )
The movie that describes your life?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
What’s in your 2nd Rule cup?
Decaf Oatmilk Cappucino (The Decaf at 2nd Rule is the best~!)
An unusual fact… let’s hear it.
Ok this is really sad but I can not tolerate spice for my life. I can't even take Hot Cheetos; I literally start crying sometimes when I eat them and then I have to stop. I'm trying to boost my tolerance but I guess I just need someone to secretly slip spicy stuff in my food little by little.
dan
barista, Bean Water Perfectionist, Nerd about everything, and Designated Mom Friend | with 2nd rule coffee since july 2023
Your favorite duo, go!
Espresso and Tonic Water. You literally can’t go wrong.
Describe yourself as as a color.
I'm not sure if I would BE this color but I always wear really earthy tones, so like dark desaturated greens, browns, and beiges. I work with coffee so dark colors are my best friend.
Tell us something random.
My brother is actually a Sommelier! I got into coffee and he went into wine, we’re both huge nerds about what we do.
jayden
barista, home espresso enthusiast, gym nerd | with 2nd rule coffee since march 2024
Last played song on your playlist?
Revival by Zach Bryan
Name your favorite duo!
Soy sauce + rice
The movie title that would describe your life?
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Outside of the coffee cart, where are we finding you?
I tend to pick up random hobbies and take them to their extremes before getting bored of them. I will say coffee is such a bottomless rabbit hole that I am yet to get bored of its science and craft.
