Shannon Hudgens, Founder and Owner of Coffee and Crema, a specialty coffee shop in Greenville, South Carolina. Coffee and Crema coffee shop was opened in 2004 and closed in May 2015.

How do you take your coffee?

Espresso.

How many coffee cups do you drink on an average day?

3.

Do you enjoy having your coffee with pastry alongside, and if so, what is it?

No.

Do you have a favorite Single-origin coffee?

No.

What was the most unusual or experimental coffee you tasted?

Blue Batak, Sumatra, iced pour over.

What is your favorite coffee shop and what makes it enjoyable?

Coffee & Crema, but it’s closed now.

From your experience, what is the most important factor when it comes to making good coffee?

Starting with good coffee