It is with sadness that we announce that Stephen Morrissey is now moving on from his role at Square Mile Coffee Roasters.
After some serious discussion and thought both Stephen and I think this makes sense – to enable him to really get the most from the unique opportunities for growth and travel that he now has as World Barista Champion. Stephen, quite rightly, wants to take every opportunity to learn and develop (just as I did last year), so it seems selfish to do anything other than share him with the rest of the world who are (quite rightly) beating a path to his door, and taking him around the world to teach and share. Stephen is an incredible ambassador for both great coffee and the craft of the barista, and that will doubtless continue.
Many of you may have been aware how much he has traveled and how varied and exciting it has been. We want nothing more for Stephen than for this kind of travel and learning to continue, and we are looking forward to seeing and hearing about the places he will go and the people he will meet.
We are, of course, still good friends and we look forward to maintaining a close relationship in the future. We also want to take the opportunity to thank Stephen for the work he put into getting Square Mile off the ground, and there will be many of us in London that will miss him being here.
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[...] March 2006 Bittersweet Developments December 5, 2008, 4:07 pm Filed under: Uncategorized This week, I decided to step away from my role in Square Mile Coffee Roasters. It wasn’t a light decision and resulted only after long discussion with James who has already announced it here. [...]
Bittersweet Developments « flyingthud added these pithy words on Dec 05 08 at 4:08 pmWow, this sure is news. I think Stephen is already doing a fantastic job as a specialty coffee ambassador and I’m excited to see where he will take it.
Will Stephen stay in London or is he officially a nomade now? Or is it back to Ireland? Guess I should ask him on his blog…
Good luck to Stephen and to Square Mile. We wish you all the best!
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Klaus (& the collective)
Klaus added these pithy words on
Dec 03 08 at
10:10 pm
Wow, big news in our coffee family, I know that you guys have been working so closely together for years now, this must have been a hard decision to come to.
Good luck to Stephen and to Square Mile!
Deaton added these pithy words on
Dec 03 08 at
11:04 pm
Well, I’m excited to see where stephen will go and what he will do, but I’m sad to see him leave before Square Mile came to complete fruition.
Best wishes to everyone.
Nick added these pithy words on
Dec 03 08 at
11:17 pm
Indeed, this is quite a development for us here in London, and as you say Deaton, surely not a decision that was reached lightly. As I understand it, as his housemate, Stephen will be based in Ireland.
Professionally I’m sorry that London loses such a great coffee personality and ambassador. Personally I’m sad that Buckfast Street loses it’s resident of the smaller bedroom, and that someone who has become a good friend won’t be around.
To Stephen, James & Anette, – I hope each of your personal and professional ambitions, objectives and plans are realised, in whatever capacity they entail.
– Styles.
Tim Styles added these pithy words on
Dec 03 08 at
11:27 pm
Wow, although somewhat expected. James, Anette, I feel your pain, as a roaster and shopkeeper, it is hard to loose those you love. And yet, in so many ways it is about exactly what you are doing. Stephen go spread the word, the passion, and do us all proud. Drink every moment in, and leave the coffee world upset in your wake. There is much to upset, and much to learn. I wish in many ways that I could tag along. Hopefully our paths will cross at some COE or Best of event. Have a Merry Christmas all of you.
Poul Mark added these pithy words on
Dec 04 08 at
4:32 am
I’d also like to add my best wishes to all – Stephen, James & Annette – all of whom collectively, and indivually, continue to challenge and inspire those of us in the world coffee.
I’m also totally confident that this will continue to be the case wherever they find themselves.
Karl Purdy added these pithy words on
Dec 04 08 at
11:16 am
To James, Anette and Stephen, we’d like to thank you for all the support along the way already.
We wish each of you all the best and every success!
Stephen, we’ll miss you out-east mate.
Bill&Flick added these pithy words on
Dec 04 08 at
1:16 pm
A big congratulations to Stephen. I’ve come by this site from time to time and have always enjoyed the content. Best of luck to Stephen as he takes on a new chapter in his life!
Stemulite added these pithy words on
Dec 04 08 at
3:07 pm
Is it sad news or is it good news? Must’ve been a tough decision, and I wish you three all the best in the forthcoming months. You’re doing a great job. Keep pushing!
Lukas added these pithy words on
Dec 04 08 at
7:06 pm
Stephen coming home? Is it true? We welcome you back as I’m sure Jenny does also. James and Annette, the end of an era and the opening of a new chapter … enjoy X
Julie Murray added these pithy words on
Dec 04 08 at
9:02 pm
wish you all the best!
loma Pongmee added these pithy words on james, i am constantly impressed by your writing – you put it out so beautiful. although it’s a good thing in the end – people doing what they feel they have to – i am sure he will be missed. bonne continuation to you and anette! i hope i will see you all in 2009:)
mie added these pithy words on
Dec 05 08 at
9:03 am
Jaysus! Are we still on for beers when you’re in town again, Stephen? All the very best to you and wherever you’re headed in 2009.
Grant added these pithy words on
Dec 09 08 at
2:43 pm
Hi Steve…James and Anette,,,
Sorry to hear that Steve is leaving….and good to hear that you help him to fulfill his dreams…I was lucky to meet steven for a short while in Trieste…I hope to se you guys soon again…have a nice christmas..
Søren
Søren Stiller Markussen added these pithy words on
Dec 21 08 at
7:37 pm
