🙏🏼 Behind the Brew: How Sozo Coffee Connects Cultures

What kind of passion goes into a really god cup of coffee? Rodney Hensley, owner of Sozo Coffee in Ionia, Michigan. Rodney shares his journey from being a traveling musician to starting a coffee roasting company 18 years ago with his wife.In this episode, we cover:The importance of building direct relationships with coffee farmers.Ensuring fair compensation, and the commitment to quality in every cup.Insights into the best methods for brewing coffee at home to achieve an exceptional coffee experience.Links:Sozo Coffee: https://www.sozocoffee.com/Sozo Coffee FB: https://www.facebook.com/sozocoffeeroasting/Sozo Coffee IG: https://www.instagram.com/sozocoffee/Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 Supporting Farmers and Communities03:06 The Journey to Starting Sozo Coffee04:52 From Hobby to Business07:06 Life Before Sozo Coffee15:52 The Importance of Direct Trade23:24 Brewing the Perfect Cup at Home27:38 Where to Find Sozo Coffee28:29 Conclusion and FarewellMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes