James Freeman

James Freeman is the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee, a brand he started in 2002 in a modest 186-square foot shed in Oakland, California. From a freelance clarinetist he transformed into a coffee entrepreneur, creating a company with numerous roasteries and over 100 cafes across the United States and Asia. Celebrated as Coffee Professional of the Year by Imbibe Magazine and listed among Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, James’s influence extends beyond the coffee industry. He’s also an author of The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee, and has been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CBS This Morning. Today Freeman serves as Creative Director for Blue Bottle Studio, and enjoys blending his professional pursuits with the joys of fatherhood. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! American National Insurance Follow Our Guest: Official Site: BlueBottleCoffee.com Instagram: @WJamesFreeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.