Wild Abundance takes a coffee break with Andrew Kopplin, artisan coffee enthusiast and owner of Kopplin's Coffee in St. Paul Minnesota.  In this caffeine fueled discussion we talk with Andrew about:

• Border friction in the Twin Cities - careful there wanderer!
• The coffee spectrum - commercial versus artisanal
• The craft of coffee - each step in the process matters
• Pausing to savor coffee...and life
• Andrew's journey of creating Kopplin's
• Sustainability values
• Regional variations in coffee
• Getting the artisan coffeehouse experience at home
• Coffee rituals and tasting

Kopplin's offers a unique café experience to people who appreciate quality coffee, espresso, bakery and deli edibles, chocolate and more.

The magic of Kopplin's is inspired by imagination, the cultivation of new ideas and taking time to savor good taste. Our passion for brilliant coffee and aesthetic make our café the perfect place to connect, share experience, relax and revive.

Our beans are carefully selected for their exceptional character. To preserve the purest flavor, minimal to no pesticides and fertilizers are used. We choose beans that are grown and harvested by farmers who work in excellent conditions and are paid more than Fair Trade certification requires. Using state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge methodology, our baristas are trained to embrace their own style to create each and every beverage.

Kopplin's believes that environment is the cornerstone of experience, from the well-being of the farmers, to creating a beautiful and warm aesthetic for all to enjoy.

Find out more about Kopplin's Coffee at www.kopplinscoffee.com.