On June 14, 2010, Case Study Coffee was born. But the story actually begins before that. In 1999, Christine and Wes were pursuing their own work fields when specialty coffee as we know it was starting in Portland. Christine was pursuing her culinary passion of all things food and drink and Wes was involved various tech-related endeavors. They lived close to the original Stumptown at the time and quickly became regulars. Wes began experimenting with making coffee at home, tinkering with customizing machines and perfecting the art of making espresso at home. They knew they wanted to start a business together and thought that coffee would be the perfect mashup of their interests and skills. Christine could pursue her interest...
Hailing from the town of Lawrence, Kansas, Dylan claims that his biggest accomplishment in life thus far was bringing home the Jr High Kansas State Chess Championship in 8th grade. When not slinging lattes or visiting other shops around town, he can be found spending time outside, whether hiking or tending his garden. Living life in the moment is what Dylan is all about. "Coffee, and gardening for that matter, is a way to be present. You can't do it right if you're not in the moment. There are too many details and opportunities that will be missed." He really loves getting the chance to connect and converse with someone over the coffee he is serving them. Like many others,...
Shaylee grew up in the small town of Seward, Alaska. One night, sitting around the campfire with her family, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the glorious Alaskan night sky, she realized that she was so lucky to grow up in such a majestic place. Yet, she knew that there must be more out there that would continue to amaze her. “I needed to see the world. I knew that I would miss home because, honestly, I am in love with Alaska and my family, but I knew I needed to explore.” Shaylee thrives in creative atmospheres. She loves exploring the outdoors through hiking, camping, and rock climbing. She loves to create paintings and drawings and can usually be...
Slinging Coffee at our Sandy Shop Candyce is a native Oregonian who has been in Portland for the past 7 years, aside from a brief 6 month stint in which she and her husband, Anthony, lived in Peru teaching English. While in Peru, they had an opportunity to spend some time on a coffee farm, and see the journey of delicious Peruvian coffee from seed to cup. It was one of the highlights of the trip. Candyce loves traveling abroad and plans to make her way to each continent over her lifetime. She is currently working on her Masters in counseling at Western Seminary. In her spare time, she enjoys bookbinding, running, swimming, reading and participates in at least one...
Tyree slinging lattes at the Alberta Cafe Tyree Pullen is a Portland native who remains dedicated to his hometown, even as he dreams of opening a micro-roastery in Belgium. He loves the undercurrent of creative energy that runs deep in Portland. “It is remarkable to watch how Portland has changed over the years, but yet the creativity aspect remains the same. It can take people a while to tap into that part of the city.” When not at work, Tyree enjoys playing basketball, socializing around the poker table, and more recently has discovered the joy of fishing. Even having been raised here, he gets excited about the abundance of new places to discover and experience around this great city. Roasting ...
