RIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 40 in Midtown, you might get a pick-me-up from the rich aroma of coffee wafting from roasting facilities. Just imagine St. Louis a century ago, when that nutty scent blanketed the city. Long before Seattle became synonymous with a steaming cup of joe, St. Louis was the metropolis known nationally for its coffee consumption—and distribution.
Was St. Louis ever the country's coffee capital?
Dec 27, 2022
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