In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about.
Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. 6+ years experience as Coffee Taster, Wholesale Director, barista and Coffee Quality Director.Īubrey Mills is steeped in coffee.