Small Beginnings

For as long as I can remember, I hated coffee. Growing up, my mom would always tell me that soon enough I would enjoy it, but I never believed her. Sneaking tastes of hot, bitter, brown water- just to see if my taste buds changed.

And one day, they did. I coudnt’t get enough coffee. Lattes or Americanos, usually a simple iced coffee as my go-to, it didn't matter. Soon enough though, I realized what a true difference it was to try the real stuff. Locally roasted, single origin coffee from small coffee shops.

I worked as a barista for several years at one of my favorite places in a small Ohio town and it opened my eyes to what a difference coffee can bring, in ways that normally may not be thought about. It can bring a difference to farmers, families, those sitting in your shop, employees you hire. We have the potential to make a difference in everything we do— down to the seemingly simple decisions, like where we choose to buy our coffee.

So, welcome to 428 Coffee Company: modeled after the mindset that everything we do, every decision we make, has the potential to make a difference.

428 Coffee Co. is currently is partnering with a coffee farm + ecological reserve in the Dominican Republic to bring you your delicious beans. Every single person- every farmer who grows your beans, family member who supports you, employee at your shop— every single person has a story worth telling.

Thank you for being here. I hope you choose to make a difference today.