Talking Excellence with Onyx Coffee Lab

01/17/23 • 37 min

Andrea and Jon Allen are the husband and wife duo behind world famous Specialty coffee brand, Onyx Coffee Lab.
We talk barista competition, ethical sourcing and what it takes to create a globally recognized brand from the Ozarks.

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