About Espresso State of Mind

Founded in 2017 by Joe and Javi, Espresso State of Mind was built from a shared vision: to create a platform where baristas can teach, create, compete, and deliver the greatest coffee experiences possible. What started as a passion project has grown into a respected coffee community and event organization rooted in culture, craft, and connection.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build an organization of baristas dedicated to education, creativity, and excellence in specialty coffee. We believe it’s both our passion and responsibility to celebrate, reward, and showcase the art behind every cup.

What We Do

Espresso State of Mind brings coffee culture to life through:

• High-energy latte art throwdowns and competitions

• Educational workshops and barista training

• Brand activations and trade show experiences

• Coffee catering and curated event production

From intimate workshops to large-scale competitions with national reach, we create platforms that spotlight talent and bring the coffee community together.

Our Network

Over the years, we’ve built strong working relationships across every layer of coffee culture — including roasters, café owners, equipment manufacturers, influencers, and even Latte Art World Champion baristas. These partnerships allow us to produce meaningful events while promoting and supporting our brand collaborators.

Creating Community

Community is at the core of everything we do. Throughout the year, we organize coffee-driven events that foster connection, opportunity, and visibility for baristas and brand partners alike.

Our team specializes in everything coffee — from education and competition to hospitality and production. At Espresso State of Mind, we’re not just hosting events — we’re building a culture.

This is more than coffee. It’s a state of mind.