What do sommeliers, craft brewers and baristas have in common? More than you might think. People have started taking their coffee as seriously as their vino, and some are saying that craft coffee has taken the place of craft beer in terms of a trendy career choice.
Chattanooga is no exception. Many of the Scenic City’s best baristas aren’t college students looking for a quick buck-they’re former engineers, scientists and businesspeople who take serious pride in their brew. They are artisans, and each cup of coffee is a work of art made especially for you.
Adam Bunger, barista at Pasha Coffee and TeaAdam Bunger
Age: 33
Official title: Barista, Pasha Coffee & Tea
Years in coffee: 1 year full time, enthusiast for 6 years