
Meet Teresa
Our Founder & Chief Caffeinator

Hello!
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.
I also created the former coffee curriculum at Schoolcraft Community College. I'm currently working on developing my own series of online coffee classes so stay tuned!
Favorite coffee: Straight-up pour-over brew, especially an aromatic natural Ethiopian.
Best thing about small biz: Being able to serve and have a positive impact on our community.
Most influential business book: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
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