Today on CoffeeOtter, we sit down with Anastasia Shbeeb of Bean & Bottle Coffee to chat all things caffeine-related in Houston, Texas, and beyond.
We discuss dream coffee machines and setups, the best coffee shops that should be on your radar, and tips to make the perfect latte.
Enjoy!
Anastasia, tell us more about yourself and your journey in coffee
I’m the Shift and Coffee Fulfillment Lead at Bean & Bottle. I’ve worked in the industry since 2015 and fell in love with the way coffee provides community in many shapes and forms.
So Bean & Bottle Coffee…what’s your place like?
We’re a small shop located in Hedwig Village, Texas. Our coffee is Locally Roasted by our Coffee Director and his best friend, who started roasting in a toaster oven out of their dorm at college.
Here we are many years later serving this amazing coffee in our very own small shop. It has a wonderful ambiance we’re very big on being a gathering place for all.
Why I Love Latte
Latte is my favorite coffee to drink and make! Well-steamed milk is such a game-changer! Learning milk science was such a big help and learning from those seasoned in the coffee world has helped me now make the perfect latte.
What is your home coffee setup like?
I would love to have a commercial-grade machine right now and a personal favorite is the Synesso s200. If I had that I’d be able to serve my friends and family amazing coffee out of the comfort of my own home.
What other Houston Coffee Shops are worth a visit beyond Bean & Bottle?
Blacksmith 100% hands down.
Where’s the best coffee shop you’ve ever visited?
Fidel & Co as it provides such a comforting ambiance and the churro latte is always on my road trip list. The staff are so kind and the food is amazing. I love their Lox bagel!
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our CoffeeOtter readers?
Right now we have a limited coffee we’re serving on Brotherly. It’s a Guatemala Finca Esmeralda and is a light-med Natural Process Central America coffee that really highlights Brotherly and Bean & Bottle.
Where can people find Bean & Bottle Houston?
We’re at 9655 Katy Fwy Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024
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Thanks so much, Anastasia, we can’t wait to visit you and the team at Bean & Bottle again soon!
