Artistic Espressos
The Corona Way
Words by Alison Bryce Photo By Ashley Bowling
Nestled in a Windsor Park shopping strip, Corona Coffee brews up a variety of custom flavors every morning. With many of their syrups and ingredients handcrafted in house, this shop gives every customer a cup full of goodness.
Mixing blackberry with the lavender syrup, the Blue Moon Latte provides more than just a drink with a creamy violet hue of art on top. The espresso and milk subtly blend with the blackberry while the homemade lavender syrup is noticeable from the first sip to the last. The lavender sprigs are shipped in straight from France and then made into a simple syrup that goes into a variety of drinks on their menu.
“We like to make stuff that’s easy to customize and not super sweet. Our neighborhood says they want more flavor than sweetness and just really quality coffee,” says co-owner Brigette Hutchison.
However, it’s the welcoming personalities of Brigette and co-owner Naiman Rigby that make visiting Corona Coffee more than just a drink stop. “We want to offer unique experiences and fun, complex stuff to consume,” he adds.
Every bag of coffee purchased from Corona comes with a custom drawing on the bag, making each one different than the last. This is just one way Brigette and Naiman keep the small, but custom, coffee shop vibe alive.
The pair have made this local coffeehouse into a one-stop shop for the community. On a wall near the counter, Brigette has set up a place where visitors can purchase handmade gifts that she creates.
“We started this business to create something unique and do it with something that we are passionate about — coffee; and the way that we do it is very different,” shares Naiman. “Essentially, this is a totally different space than anyone else. We want to make it accessible to everyone and to do things that are personal, homey, and centered around art and expression.”
Native Knowledge:
Besides running Corona Coffee, co-owner Naiman teaches private classes at the shop on Saturday mornings for groups of two to six people. Not only will students learn how to make some of their favorite drinks, but they also get all the coffee and tea they can drink during the lesson.
Contact:
(512) 524-0014
coronacoffee.co
hello@coronacoffee.co
