I immigrated to the US from Poland in the early 90s, just after Clinton became president. Then, I came to Chicago in my thirties to get a fresh start, and I met Stefan here. He introduced me to the world of good coffee. I had my first cappuccino with micro foam and that’s when I was like, “Okay, yeah I get it”.

Melissa & Angelo started the dream for Brewpoint Coffee in all the wrong ways. Only six months into dating, both unemployed, no business plan in order and neither had involvement in the business side of coffee before.

It’s a hell of a drug. But what is it really?

When it comes to roast types, there’s often times confusion over what it means to be a light versus dark roast. But, knowing your roasts can be the difference between enjoying coffee and “It’s not for me”. So without further ado, here is your guide on what each roast offers!

Just like wine, coffee is grown in different regions around the world. These different regions can dramatically impact the resulting coffee flavor, aroma, acidity, taste, body and other distinguishing characteristics. Single origin coffees allow you to experience that region’s coffee in its purest form. All the subtleties come alive, giving you a different perspective on coffee.