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.
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