How Did I Get Here?

How did David Jameson become one of the most influential people in the UK coffee industry? Sheer enthusiasm – and taking every opportunity to learn

- David Jameson

Everyone who has worked with David Jameson will tell you that he is one of the most genuine, positive people in coffee. It’s also undeniable that he’s had a huge impact on the industry in 12 years. Currently coffee programme manager at Grumpy Mule, he has previously worked in a range of roles at companies from Starbucks, Cafe2U and UCC to Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, in every position from barista trainer to account manager – he’s even launched a roasting school and training centre.

At Grumpy Mule, he’s responsible for selecting and buying coffees as well as building and sustaining relationships with importers, farmers and producer groups. Grumpy Mule is an accessible speciality coffee brand taking in commercial enterprises that want better coffee as well as speciality coffee shops and retail. It’s no accident that Grumpy Mule has been producing seriously innovative and tasty coffees since David arrived – take the delicious Widescreen espresso blend, or a coffee from Yunnan, China.