Coffee consultant
Pete Licata
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- Coffee consultant
Portrait of Pete Licata
i. Biography
The Path
Coffee work in Kansas City is the early register here: Pete Licata started at PT's Coffee in 2003, then moved into quality assurance at Parisi Coffee in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2013. Since 2024, that line has continued through Caffeine Control Coffee, which Licata founded.
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The Work Today
The W60 was designed, Licata has said, to solve a flatbed brewing problem.
In Their Words “The integrity and quality that I find in HARIO is second to none, and I am happy to use Hario products any time!” “I love the clarity of flavour and the tendency toward vibrant tasting notes.”
Acclaim
Licata's competitive record includes the World Barista Championship (2013) and the United States Barista Championship (2011). By 2022.
FAQ
Asked of Pete
What is Pete Licata's current role?
Pete Licata is Trainer of competition baristas.
Where did Pete Licata work before?
Pete Licata's earlier career included PT's Coffee and Parisi Coffee.
What recognition has Pete Licata received?
World Barista Championship (2013).
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