You’re probably enjoying your first or second cup of coffee right now, brewed the usual way: in a coffee pot. But that’s not the only way to make a Cup-of-Joe. A college student from Westchester is finding success with his unique approach to brewing.
Luke Kelly is making a special delivery to the Chocolations candy store in Mamaroneck. The product is cold-brewed coffee, hazelnut, French vanilla and Colombian, made from his own secret recipe. “Luke’s Brew” is a big seller. Store owner Maria Valente says she’s glad to help out the 20-year-old entrepreneur. “He’s very enthusiastic and he has a great product…He knows how to sell it, I’m very proud to have him here and I know he’s going places,” Valente said.
He also gets support from other locals in town. The owner of the business Lunch with Lou gives Luke use of his commercial kitchen. But before Luke went commercial, he had more humble beginnings. Luke was looking for a coffee drink to sell on his college campus when he hit upon a cold-brewed blend. First, ground beans are soaked in water for 24 hours. The mixture is then strained a few times and poured into 32-ounce mason jars and can be served hot or over ice. It’s a simple process that involves lots of hard work.
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Student Creates Big Coffee Seller
July 7, 2008 by Nicholas | 2 Comments
In Entrepreneurship, Students
cassy on July 8th, 2008 at 1:42 am
My grandmother once told me that if im stirring my coffee be sure that im in good mood, otherwise my coffee will taste bad. I dont know whats the connection of it.
I like my coffee if its very cold, actually i cant sleep without it.
cassy on July 9th, 2008 at 3:52 am
By the way, i havn’t told you that my coffee’s no. 1 ingredient is maiz(corn). Its very delicious!