Connoisseur

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Kosta Kallivrousis didn’t start his coffee journey in a specialty shop or a bustling café. He began with a chocolate chip Frappuccino at a Starbucks in Tampa, a decision that would eventually lead him to redefine the industry’s approach to quality and equity. What began as a detour from his father’s electrician business became a pivot point for a career that now centers on bridging the gap between coffee producers and roasters. Kallivrousis’ path to specialty coffee was as unconventional as it was illuminating. After a stint at Starbucks, he moved to Kansas City,…