What Coffee Taught Me
A Two-Volume Coffee Novel Series
Set in the small American town of Maplewood, this warm, contemporary series follows a kid named Rick and a new barista, Chloe, as they step through the Not-Bitter Door—lower heat, one small sip, and a little patience. From the first crack in the roastery to a community event that almost falls apart, each cup becomes a bridge: bright first, sweet after.
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What Coffee Taught Me
by DO&COFFEE
Synopsis
In **Breezewood Coffee**, Rick (sixth grade) learns that coffee isn't "just bitter." Guided by his engineer father and his café-running grandpa, he discovers flavors that change with origin and roast—and the gentle warmth that connects people.
In the companion volume, Chloe, a nineteen-year-old barista, joins the shop certain coffee is "too bitter." A spilled batch, a tripped breaker, and the community rally that follows teach her a simple mantra—one more breath. Together they brew a Community Blend (bright first, sweet after), launch a mini gallery called Latte & Lines, and learn how small acts can build a warmer town.
What's Inside
Volume 1 — A Small Cup, A Big World
Approx. 15 pages
The Not-Bitter Door (a friendly first sip)
Approx. 17 pages
Bright First, Sweet After (origins & roast)
Approx. 19 pages
Volume 2 — Spilling Forward: What Coffee Taught Us
Approx. 21 pages
The Roastery Door Opens (one more breath)
Approx. 23 pages
The Community Blend & Latte & Lines
Approx. 25 pages
Reader Voices
'A cup-by-cup story that made me savor my own mornings. Bright first, sweet after—just like the blend.'
- Cafe Hopper, Tokyo
'Turning mistakes into momentum—one more breath belongs on every team wall. Gentle and practical.'
- Software Engineer
'Cozy without being saccharine. The Not-Bitter Door is a lovely metaphor for welcoming beginners.'
- Book Blogger
Your Coffee Journey Awaits
Start Here
Open the Not-Bitter Door with Rick
Volume 1
Learn & Grow
Discover Flavors
Bright first, sweet after
Join Chloe
One more breath, one more try
Volume 2
The Finale
Community Blend
Where everyone belongs
About the Author
DO&COFFEE Project
Where café culture meets code
Drawing on an engineering background and a love of third-wave coffee, DO&COFFEE writes about the small designs that make community life feel warm and human. What Coffee Taught Me is the project's first Kindle series.
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Step through the Not-Bitter Door—find a cup that's bright first, sweet after.
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