Constantly searching for new coffee shops has taught me how to better trust my instincts.
AdvertisementMany independent coffee shops closed during or shortly after the height of the pandemic.
Plus, at local coffee shops, I'm one of few customers instead of one of many in a long line.
Sometimes, I still end up at coffee chains — but my self-imposed ban means I'll opt for smaller ones like Blank Street or Gregory's Coffee instead of mega-global franchises.
It's just that by quitting, my coffee world has opened up beyond the limitations of one company — and forever hunting for a new coffee shop has become my ultimate pick-me-up.
Persons:
—, Rachel Chang, I'd
Organizations:
Service, Starbucks
Locations:
Bali, Morocco, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, San Francisco