We love suppliers like Minor Figures, that make good products while doing good. Their Barista Oat Milk and Barista Chai Concentrate are delicious and easy to use, complementing the artistry in each cup of coffee, rather than competing with it. An added bonus: their business practices are as responsible and ethical as they come.
Topics: Teas & Chai, Alternative Milks, Vendors
For Wesley Andrews’ Coffee, what started as a love for hot drinks during the cold Minneapolis winters has turned into a community around their café in the Whittier neighborhood—and beyond. In 2014 they expanded into roasting with the same aim: to help the places that serve their coffee build community through intentional coffee, and conversation.
We sat down with Wesley Andrews owner, Jared Thompson, to talk about their story and coffee, and highlight why we are excited to partner with them.
(This interview was edited for brevity/clarity.)
Topics: Vendors
We are excited to highlight Copan Trade, a remarkable family-owned business with a rich history spanning nearly 40 years. Founded in the mid-80s, their journey began with a simple yet ambitious goal: to bring the finest green coffee from Honduras to the world. Over the years, Copan has evolved into a global coffee importer, sourcing premium green beans from around the globe.
It all started in Santa Rosa de Copan, a mountain town in western Honduras, where Sheri and Walter Dunaway began establishing relationships with the local coffee growers. Soon they were planting their own coffee, while continuing to maintain close and personal connections with the independent growers in the Honduran highlands.
Topics: Vendors
Our new local roasting partner, Wildflyer Coffee, is on a mission to end youth homelessness in the Twin Cities. They are a non-profit providing youth, aged 16-24, with a four-month employment training program in their cafes.
We recently sat down with Wildflyer founder Carley Kammerer to learn about their mission, and how they go about fulfilling it.
Topics: Vendors
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