ROASTED WITH THE HUMAN IN MIND

THE RABBIT HOLE

My grandmother used to tell me that I could make friends with just about anyone. It was normal for me to see a group of kids at a park and spark up a conversation, no matter what differences that may have been seen on the surface. I knew that we were there for the same purpose, to have fun. Why not have fun together. As I began my journey with coffee, I noticed similarities between the coffee shop and my adolescent days at the park. Slowly these similarities moved from the local coffee shop to coffee shops I would track down all over the country. Eventually, the conversation moved from the coffee shop, to my own kitchen table, and ultimately to wherever I found myself at any particular time. I began to see that coffee was more than a beverage. More than a caffeine pick me up. Coffee brings people together, sparks conversations, encourages community. I’m thankful for this journey, and for those I’ve met along the way. May the rabbit hole never end!