Maggie Lansford is the co-owner of Blackwater Coffee Co. in Clovis, NM. Her coffee story began when she studied abroad in Spain and drank café con leche beside her now husband and co-owner. A part of her vision for the shop is to set an example for their kids about how to run a business and serve their community well.

Thank you Monique for recommending Blackwater Coffee Co.!

Looking for other shops to visit around New Mexico and Texas? These are the shops recommended by Maggie:

J&B Coffee in Lubbock, TX

Monomyth Coffee in Lubbock, TX

Black Bear Coffee Shop in Cloudcroft, NM

Iconik Coffee Roasters in Santa Fe, NM

The Haven in Clovis, NM

Red Rock Roasters in Albuquerque, NM

Also mentioned in this episode is Barista Magazine's article featuring Barista Talk's 50 states series: www.baristamagazine.com/podcast-embarks-on-audio-tour-across-usa.

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Frankie McDonald is the owner of Boonton Coffee Co. in Boonton, NJ. Frankie is originally from Scotland and uses his experiences from traveling all over the world to inform the way he roasts his coffee for his shop. He moved from working in the corporate world into coffee - a dream career switch for him. He's continued to expand Boonton Coffee Co. for over six years now. 

Drop by his shop or order their coffee beans online. Support a small business and try delicious coffee as you pass through New Jersey!

Looking for other shops to visit around New Jersey? These are the shops recommended by Frankie:

Boxwood Coffee in Summit and Westfield, NJ

Heavenly Temptations in Boonton, NJ

Paper Plane Coffee Co. in Montclair, NJ

Sunday Motor Co. Cafe in Madison, NJ

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Emeran Langmaid is the owner of A&E Coffee and Tea in Amherst, Manchester, and Nashua, NH. She went from studying textiles to purchasing green coffee which she found was a more sustainable way to provide for other economies. Her focus when she started selling coffee beans in 2001 was serving different coffees at house parties. She opened her shops with the purpose of reliving what drew her into coffee as a “place for people to gather and treat themselves.”

Drop by one of their locations and or order their coffee beans online and use BARISTATALK at checkout to get 25% off your order. Support a small business and try delicious coffee as you pass through New Hampshire!

Looking for other shops to visit around New Hampshire? These are the shops recommended by Emeran:

Brothers Cortado in Concord, NH

Kooks Cafe & Beach Bar in Rye, NH

Cup of Joe Cafe & Bar in Portsmouth, NH

Frontside Coffee Roasters in North Conway, NH

Mad River Coffee House in Campton, NH

Revelstoke Coffee in Concord, NH

Wayfarer Coffee Roasters in Laconia, NH

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Jake Wartgow is the co-owner of DST Coffee in Gardnerville, NV. His friend made him a pourover and he converted from drinking only tea into a coffee fanatic. He started working as a barista about seven years ago and five years ago opened the shop with his sister. They wanted to create a similar coffee culture to the one they experienced in Reno, NV, by creating a place for people to gather in their hometown.

Thank you Ryan Eustice for recommending DST Coffee! 

Looking for other shops to visit around Nevada? These are the shops recommended by Jake:

Coffee Bar in Reno, NV

Drink Coffee Do Stuff in Reno, NV

Hand Craft Coffee Company in Reno, NV

Hub Coffee Roasters in Reno, NV

Magpie Coffee Roasters in Reno, NV

Old World Coffee in Carson City and Reno, NV

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Mark Shriner is the owner of The Coffee House in Lincoln, NE. He started out as a barista and was given the opportunity to buy The Coffee House once he turned 18 years old. He's passionate about supporting local, small businesses and taking good care of his employees by offering them more responsibility while they work. "The store is a representation of you."

Looking for other shops to visit around Nebraska? These are the shops recommended by Mark:

Cultiva Coffee in Lincoln, NE

Lasso Espresso Co. in Gothenburg, NE

Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso in Lincoln, NE

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Natalie Van Dusen and Deejay Newell are the co-owners of Treeline Coffee Roasters in Bozeman, MT. Their coffee stories began with watching how coffee was curated abroad and wanting to share their experience with people in the U.S. Natalie started the business and the opportunity opened up to run the business with Deejay. They joyously stepped into another level of friendship (dubbed sisterhood) and trust to run this successful business together. Their goal with roasting is to highlight the original taste from where the coffee is grown and to help perpetuate responsible coffee sourcing. 

Natalie and Deejay are offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 15% off your online order.

Looking for other shops to visit around Montana? These are the shops recommended by Natalie and Deejay:

Black Coffee Roasting Company in Missoula, MT

Shred Monk Brewery and Coffeehouse in Bozeman, MT

Wild Coffee Company in Whitefish, MT

Steele Pressed Juice + Java in Big Sky, MT

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Ian Davis is the owner of Blip Roasters in Kansas City, MO. He began working in the coffee world as a barista at a small shop in Kansas City. Even before working as a barista, he enjoyed frequenting coffee shops with his friends. He got deeply involved in coffee when he started roasting coffee beans at home. He started Blip Roasters in 2014 and this shop continues to be an essential gathering place for motorcyclists and daily coffee drinkers alike. 

Ian is offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 30% off your online order. 

Looking for other shops to visit around Missouri? These are the shops recommended by Ian:

Broadway Roasting Company in Kansas City, MO

Sump Coffee in St. Louis, MO

The Roasterie Factory Cafe in Kansas City, MO

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Dane Lott is the General Manager at Coffee Prose in Jackson, MS. She worked at a local coffee shop, a larger chain and now at a used book store/coffee shop. Dane stepped into the essential role of training new employees and connecting with the community. They now have two shops after being open for a short three years. 

Looking for other shops to visit around Mississippi? These are the shops recommended by Dane:

Cups Espresso Cafe in Ridgeland and Jackson, MS

Native Coffee in Jackson, MS

THE BEAN in Jackson, MS

Thunderhead Coffee in Flowood, MS 

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

Josh Lindstrom is the owner of Fika Coffee in Lutsen, MN. He began his coffee career as a barista during college and quickly transitioned into learning more about roasting coffee. Josh views coffee as a starting place for conversation. A place where business is planned, countries are formed and relationships are mended. People are involved in coffee from start to finish. In other words, "Coffee is people."

Looking for other shops to visit around Minnesota? These are the shops recommended by Josh:

St Paul Roastery in Thunder Bay, ON

Duluth Coffee Company Cafe & Roastery in Duluth, MN

Dream Cloud Coffee Roasters in Duluth, MN

Underwood Coffee in Duluth, MN

The Back Alley in Duluth, MN

Roundtable Coffee Works in St Paul, MN

FRGMNT Coffee in Minneapolis, MN

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].

AJ Willet is the Director of Retail Operations at Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. in Grand Rapids, Holland, and Lansing, MI. He started his career working in cafes and quickly learned of his passion for excellent coffee and refined his craft. Much of his role includes educating vendors about coffee and what goes into the process. He enjoys leveling the playing field between coffee experts and coffee drinkers. "Own what you like and never be ashamed to drink what you like...but also don't be afraid to expand your palate and try new things." Drop by their shops or order their coffee beans online. Support a local business and try delicious coffee as you pass through Michigan!

Looking for other shops to visit around Michigan? These are the shops recommended by AJ:

Field & Fire Cafe in Grand Rapids, MI

Littlefoot Coffee Roasters in Grandville, MI

Madcap Coffee in Grand Rapids, MI 

Outside Coffee in Grand Rapids, MI

Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar in Grand Rapids, MI

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states.

Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].