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Dirt Coffee Bar and Wagon Coffee aren’t just serving good java—they’re helping their communities, too.

It reacts differently with each blend of science and art. The skillful execution is essential because it transforms the green coffee bean into the drinkable beverage most people enjoy.

Wagon Coffee Roasters founder Tami Canaday said recovering alcoholic are drawn to coffee shops because they are places where they can gather without the triggers of alcoholic beverages.

Coffee has become a mainstay in many people’s lives across the globe. People visit coffee houses to catch up over a sip of their favorite brews. This trend has provided entrepreneurs with an opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for coffee shops and cafes.

Owning a business is a dream come true for many people. But knowing what you need to make your dream a reality is often vague and takes some research.

For the love of community, sustainable roasting, and really damn good coffee.

Mornings at Wagon Coffee Roasters start with a 12-step meeting at 9:30. The employees and volunteers, all women on their own journey of sobriety, get together and share as the Bellwether roasts its coffee beans and perfumes the air in the other room.