Alex Hollis is the Business Manager/Director of Customer Engagement at Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm in Holualoa, HI. She is extremely passionate about the coffee process from start to finish and protecting this precious crop that grows so well in Hawaii. She also is studying to become a certified Q Grader. If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by and try their freshly roasted (roasted daily) coffee beans.

Also, she's offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 10% off your order until the end of 2022. Support a small business and try new, delicious coffee!

Looking for other shops to visit in Hawaii? These are the shops recommended by Alex:

HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee in Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Coffee & Tea in Kailua-Kona, HI

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Leticia Hutchins is the co-owner of Alma Coffee in Canton, GA. She understands what it means to take coffee from farm to table (literally). She is the 5th generation of coffee farmers in her family and the first to start roasting their beans. Part of her mission is to help people in the U.S. have a direct connection to those farmers who put so much love and labor into growing and harvesting the coffee beans. As Leticia says, "Care about where your coffee is coming from." If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by and try their freshly roasted (roasted daily) coffee beans. 

Also, she's offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 10% off your order. Support a small business and try new, delicious coffee!

Looking for other shops to visit in Georgia? These are the shops recommended by Leticia:

Bellwood Coffee in Atlanta, GA

Hoschton Coffee Company in Hoschton, GA

Noble & Main Coffee Co. in Cartersville, GA

Portrait Coffee in Atlanta, GA

Swift & Finch Coffee in Rome, GA

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Elizabeth Fiegle is the owner of River Road Coffee and Popsicles in Cocoa, FL. She melds the uniqueness of decadent popsicles with carefully crafted coffee in her one-of-a-kind shop. She went all-in while working as a barista and learning all she could about the industry before starting River Road three years ago. As a leader, she puts her community and the care of her customers and employees first. If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by and try their special combinations called a popogato (a popsicle dipped in espresso - similar to an affogato). 

Special thanks to Tanya Elling for recommending this shop to me!

Also, she's offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 15% off your order. Support a small business and try new, delicious coffee!

Looking for other shops to visit in Florida? These are the shops recommended by Elizabeth:

Buddy Brew Coffee in Tampa Bay and Sarasota, FL

Community Loaves in Jacksonville, FL (delicious pastries and coffee)

Copperline Coffee in Daytona Beach and Port Orange, FL (Elizabeth's next stop on her bucket list of coffee shops)

Craft & Common in Orlando, FL

Deeply Cafe and Bottle Shop in Orlando, FL

Lineage Craft Coffee Roasters in Orlando, FL (known for their pour over coffee) 

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Olivia Brinton is the co-owner of Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co. in Newark, DE. She uses her unique skill set as a past bartender to inform the way she crafts specialty beverages for her customers at her coffee shop. The small state of Delaware welcomed her coffee shop with open arms as her shop was one of the first in her area to serve local, specialty coffee. She's a "hot black coffee sort of girl." If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by and try their Coco Loco drink (espresso and sweetened condensed milk that is shaken and drained and topped with cinnamon and cardamom).

Looking for other shops to visit in Delaware? These are the shops recommended by Olivia:

Sleeping Bird Coffee in Wilmington, DE

Brandywine Coffee Roasters in Wilmington, DE

The Little French Cafe in Newark, DE (they serve excellent crêpes) 

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Ed Freedman is the owner of Shearwater Coffee Roasters in Trumbull, Connecticut. He's one of the pioneers bringing organic, locally roasted coffee to his area. Shearwater Coffee Roasters started when Ed began venturing out beyond his career in IT and roasted coffee at home. His resilient and community-driven approach allowed him to overcome the challenges of running his business for over nine years. The passion to share good coffee with his community drove him to open the shops and roastery. As Ed says, "Everyone deserves to drink good coffee." If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by. 

Or you can purchase their coffee beans online and use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 15% off your online order. Support a small business and try new, delicious and organic coffee!

Looking for other shops to visit in Connecticut? These are the shops recommended by Ed:

ECO Coffee House in Hampton, CT

Java Hut in Guilford, CT

DORO Marketplace in West Hartford, CT

Raphael's Bakery in Greenwich, CT

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Duc Huynh is the co-owner (alongside his wife) of Dandy Lion Coffee in Denver, Colorado. He got to have front-row seats to Colorado's coffee culture and how it's changed over time as he grew up there. His experience with the Colorado small business scene is that it's friendly, supportive and overall a pleasant place to be. Dandy Lion Coffee is a coffee and plant shop blending the artistic background of Duc and his wife. If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by their shop. Support a small business and try new, delicious coffee!

Looking for other shops to visit in Colorado? These are the shops recommended by Duc:

Amethyst Coffee Company in Denver, CO 

Crema Coffee House in Denver, CO

Corvus Coffee Roasters in Denver, CO

Huckleberry Roasters in Denver, CO

Steam Espresso Bar in Denver, CO (excellent decor)

Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters in Lakewood, CO

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Celebrating Barista Talk's one-year anniversary with a special interview with Spencer Suvanto (the co-owner of Hi-Top Coffee in Fresno, California). He has a unique perspective on the coffee world with his background in finance and interest in sustainability practices. He found a sustainable packaging option of Hi-Top Coffee and shares his "why" for no longer using plastic packaging. Check out Hi-Top coffee's website! Also, he's offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee at half price. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 50% off your order. Support a small business and try new, delicious coffee! 

Looking for other shops to visit in California? These are the shops recommended by Spencer:

Dayglow Coffee in Los Angeles/Hollywood, CA and Chicago, IL (showcases spectacular coffee roasters)

Menotti's Coffee in Venice, CA (a creative approach to coffee and drinks)

Saint Frank Coffee in San Francisco/Menlo Park, CA (sourcing sustainable coffee)

Cat&Cloud Coffee in Santa Cruz, CA (one of the best places for excellent service/culture)

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Scott Forbush is a co-owner of Round Mountain Coffee in Conway, Arkansas. Scott elaborates on his journey in coffee working at Starbucks to running a coffee shop/roastery. His goal is to demystify the coffee process by offering education to anyone who walks into his shop. Check out Round Mountain Coffee's website! Want to try their coffee but you don't live nearby? By being a listener of Barista Talk, you get a special offer of 10% off your order by using the promo code: BARISTATALK! Try it out. Support small businesses!

Scott mentioned the interview I did with Todd Jones as the traveling coffee expert in Arkansas. Listen to our interview here!

Looking for other shops to visit in Arkansas? These are the shops recommended by Scott:

Big Cuppa in Morrilton, AR

Confident Coffee Roasters in Fayetteville, AR

Airship Coffee in Bentonville, AR

Onyx Coffee Lab in Fayetteville, Rogers, and Bentonville, AR

Fidel & Co Coffee Roasters in Little Rock, AR

Blue Sail Coffee in Conway, AR

Zetêo Coffee in AR 

Pink House Alchemy for their Mexican chili syrup in Fayetteville, AR

RobinHood Honey for their honey in Sherwood, AR

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Mackenzie Seitz is the assistant manager of Top Cup Coffee in Gilbert, Arizona. Mackenzie started out her coffee career in Washington in a faster coffee scene. She's found a sense of home at her new location in Arizona working with friends at this family-owned business (Top Cup Coffee). This shop offers a variety of food options and the usual coffee beverages (plus a unique milk option). Check out Top Cup Coffee's website!

Looking for other shops to visit in Arizona and Montana? These are the shops recommended by Mackenzie:

Mythical Coffee in Gilbert, AZ 

Mountain Mudd Espresso in Billings, Montana

City Brew Coffee in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming 

Classy N'Sassy in Billings, Montana

Florence Coffee Co. in Missoula, Montana (offers huckleberry flavoring)

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David Thomas is the owner of Sentinel Coffee in Juneau, Alaska. David describes coffee as "a ritual that pulses through your daily life here." He's found his favorite place in Alaska after owning two coffee shops - one in Vermont and the other in Oregon. He wanted to focus on his favorite part of coffee which is the flavors and community. So, he landed in stunning Alaska and uses his roastery as a way to connect people with the coffee process and the importance of choosing organic coffee. Check out Sentinel Coffee's website!

Looking for other shops to visit in Alaska? These are the shops recommended by David:

Title Wave a location of Kaladi Brothers Coffee in Anchorage, AK (a sweet book shop/cafe)

SteamDot in Anchorage, AK (a classic stop in Alaska)

Fish Eye Coffee in Sitka, AK (delicious crepes and espresso drinks)

The Green Coffee Bean Company in Ketchikan, AK (go for their coffee tasting)

Sunsprout Cafe in Fairbanks, AK (hippy vibe attached to a natural foods store) 

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