I became passionate about specialty coffee when I moved to Southern California and was able to experience the coffee culture here first-hand. I realized that a beverage most treat as a commodity, can (and should!) be an experience that adds so much more value to your life than just the caffeine. Coffee comes from a fruit, and this can lead to some amazing flavor experiences! When I realized that some of the tastiest coffees in the world can be brewed right from home, I decided I needed to go all in. I have since fallen in love with the process of brewing my own coffee, even as much as I love the taste. It is all part of the process and the experience! I try to be constantly learning so that I can continue to share my love for coffee with others.

I want people to know that coffee can be so much more than a drink that wakes you up in the morning. High-quality coffee can taste/smell like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. I believe that sharing this experience with others is what makes specialty coffee the most special.