Long before being popular, he developed his passion for coffee on February 14th, 1980 in Berkeley, CA. with his first caffe latte.  As a barista in San Francisco, he developed his palate for espresso and coffee.  Recognized for his expertise as a barista, Armando began teaching others the art of coffee preparation.  Very similar to how a master chef creates the perfect dish, Armando created the perfect blend - Armando’s™ Blend - through seven months of on-going coffee tastings and trials.  Since 1992, Armando’s™ Blend remains the signature blend at CrimsonCup® Coffee & Tea. Click here to order Armando’s™ Blend online.