by a Microsoft Executive

Like most executives at Microsoft coffee is a morning, noon and afternoon ritual. In fact, spot me at 8:30, 12:45 and 3:00 and you will find some form of coffee in my hand. I’ve lived in the Seattle area all of my life. I was a Starbucks junky like most Seattleites, but through the years my desire to find better coffees has grown intensely.

I heard about North Star Fine Coffees through a colleague. She brought her brew and wares to the office during Christmas week. She wouldn’t shut up about her new found coffee habit so I decided to try a cup. OMG! I landed somewhere in coffeetopia. I secretly went to my office and called North Star Fine Coffees. I had questions. A lot of questions. To my surprise, I had the pleasure of speaking directly with the company’s CEO who, by the way, is a friendly, down to earth, and knowledgeable enough about coffee to write a book (Here’s another hint Mr. CEO).

He asked me which building I was in, asked if I would be around for a while. An hour later, I was summoned to the lobby to meet Bryan David Scott personally. In his hand was a full pound of Seattle Reign. We chatted for a few minutes then we said our merry Christmases and went our way. I called my wife immediately to tell her. She was excited to try it with me. We decided to have it together on Christmas morning.

CHRISTMAS MORNING
Lights on, tree lit up, presents under the tree, all was perfect. Michele and I exchanged gifts, hugged and kissed and like two little kids made a b line for the kitchen. She wanted to try the new coffee grinder and mugs we got! The smell of Seattle Reign filled the air. It was heavenly. We did it just the way the CEO taught me. Portioned correctly, cooled for 4-minutes after being poured. We sat at our breakfast nook in awesome coffee bliss. I looked at my wife and at the same time we said, “Amazing.”

North Star Fine Coffees is impressive all the way around. I had to write about my experience. Now, if you’ll excuse me, Michele is waiting to have coffee with me.