HI, I'M PAO
Hey! I’m Pao - a barista turned GM of a specialty coffee shop and restaurant, and now a small business owner. I took my passion for the coffee industry, and my nerdiness for management and systems, and started The Cold Brew Route - we deliver freshly brewed, high quality cold brew to your doorstep every week so you have great coffee in your fridge! (Tampa only). I also share coffee shop management tips, and resources over on the blog.
Cold Brew MeHave you ever felt overwhelmed when walking into a coffee shop and seeing their menu? Get a crash course on what’s the difference between a cappuccino and a cortado (and more) so you can order with confidence and walk away with a drink you actually love!
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Aponte: an indigenous reservation that coffee saved
The process to become a sustainable coffee town was difficult. At 2000 meters above sea level, the trees grow more slowly and their grains are smaller, so much so that instead of walking with a bucket tied to their waist, as is customary, the collectors usually kneel or sit on the grass to pluck the hidden grains. between the branches.
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- Coffee, History
- January 4, 2024
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Gift ideas for coffee people
Whether you’re looking for ideas for the holiday season or you're celebrating a birthday for the coffee lover in your life, we put together a couple of gift ideas for coffee people to help you…Three lessons I learned during my time as a GM
There are three things that stand out as lesson, that on the day-to-day are seemingly small but have a bigger effect on the culture and efficiency of a company as a whole
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- Coffee, Resources, Shop, Tools
- October 21, 2023
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Living in Florida means our summers last for about 9 months. It’s so hot for so long. And I’ve always been one to drink mostly hot coffee… I have to be really in the mood…
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Ever wanted to make your own cold brew at home? It’s not as difficult as you may think! Here’s a step-by-step guide. Start making your own cold brew today!
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Have you ever gone to a coffee shop and stared hopelessly at the menu trying to figure out what everything meant?
You are not alone.
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What if I told ya, there are two easy tips that can help you save money fast? No hooks, or dumb rules like “stop buying lattes” …
As a quick preview: #1 helped me START saving money and seeing that it is possible (and easier than I thought) and #2 Changed my life and helped me save exponentially.