Thomas’s Story: A Partnership Built on Passion.
Coffee has been my passion for as long as I can remember, especially the smooth, rich European coffee I came to love
through my travels. But no matter where I looked, I couldn’t find that same quality back home in Rochester, NY.
Then, on one trip overseas, I tasted the best cup of coffee of my life. I knew I had to find the person behind it.
When I tracked down the artisan roaster responsible, we connected instantly. I learned he’d spent decades perfecting
unique blends that people couldn’t get enough of - and one sip told me exactly why.
For years, I made a point of visiting him whenever I could, always bringing home a suitcase full of his beans.
What started as a shared love of coffee grew into a real friendship. Eventually, I worked up the courage to ask if
he’d teach me his craft. He said yes. So when I told him I wanted to open a roastery in Rochester built around his
blends, he didn’t hesitate to help. Today, he’s more than our mentor, he’s our blend developer and trainer. He
even helped design our custom roasting machine, and when it arrived, he flew in with his toolbox to set it up
himself, making sure every detail was exactly right. His 25-plus years of expertise go into every batch we roast,
and every cup of TiA Coffee you enjoy.
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