Meet Teresa

Our Founder & Chief Caffeinator

Hello!

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From my first sips at the tender age of 7 to my first job as a Barista right out of college, I have loved coffee.  I've also had the spirit of an entrepreneur ever since I can remember.  For years, while gaining experience in business and teaching, I would dream of having my own shop.

 

While drafting plans for Espresso Elevado, I experimented with roasting at home and also became an instructor for the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) focused on roasting, brewing, and sensory development.

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If you'd like to learn more about coffee, I created the coffee curriculum at Schoolcraft CEPD and you can keep an eye out for our upcoming workshops right here.

 

Favorite coffee:  Straight-up pour-over brew, especially an aromatic natural Ethiopian.

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Best thing about small biz:  Being able to serve and have a positive impact on our community.

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Most influential business book:  The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

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