04/20/2018

Mariana Faerron has a special connection to coffee.  Growing up in Central Valley, Costa Rica, she remembers being surrounded by it, whether it was the fragrant scent of the cherry blossoms or while drinking it brewed as a child.  She always knew she wanted to own a business, and after receiving a degree in the agriculture field, she moved to the US with her husband, Thomas.  While living in the US, Mariana was unable to find the quality and consistency of coffee that she was used to, and she

04/18/2018

In the suburbs of Denver, Colorado sits Sonder Coffee, a bright and airy coffeehouse and roastery.  Opened by three friends, the space had been a project in the making for years prior to becoming a reality.  Wife and husband, Julia Minayeva and Ernest Minayev, along with their friend, Pop Nuntanavooth, traveled around Scandinavia in search of inspiration, learning about specialty coffee in the process.  After returning home, the trio started developing their business plan, combining

04/17/2018

The Kookaburra, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is made up of three locations and a roastery.  Through their success and growth, the company has maintained the local-centric focus that has helped make them popular with both Floridians and tourists.  Inspired by his dual American-Australian upbringing, co-owner Spencer Hooker and his partner, Megan Vidal, opened Kookaburra back in 2012.  Combining an American-style café with Aussie influences has helped the company develop the precision and