From watching Frasier in high school to touring Pacific Northwest coffeeshops in the early 2000s, coffee has always been a big part of what drew me to the region. Here's a new timeline of how Seattle, Portland, and other northwest cities became synonymous with good coffee.
How the Pacific Northwest Became a Coffee Paradise
A guide to the roasters, baristas, and coffee minds that helped shape the region
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