But the owner of the space wanted coffee and sandwiches to be served as well... I almost caved, but just can't do it. I am fairly certain that coffee is a necessary evil to stay afloat, but I just don't want the smell or the associated noise. I'd rather not do it at all. So sadly I passed.
I'm not against serving some basic coffee (but high quality like Blue Mountain, etc.) maybe 2 regular and a decaf that rotate BUT the smell is just too strong and would overtake everything else which is a dealbreaker. I think I just have to keep working the numbers and figure out a way to make tea-only work, which right now seems like it would have to be some other separate venture like art.
Very frustrating and I have agonized for so long, I can totally sympathize with anyone who has ever taken on this quest outside of Teavana.
- Dominic