Sozo's Rodney Hensley: 'My passion is good coffee, yes'

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Team Darrell recieved $100 for the Non-Profit of thier choice. Zion Food Pantry was there to cheer on Darrell's team and be presented the check!!! SoZo is proud to be giving back!!! Team Darrell consisted of--Darrell, Chuck, James and Paul!

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15lb Cinnamon Roll Challenge. 45 Minutes on the Clock! The Teams didn't finish but we declared a winner by weight! Team Lydia---ATE 4.29lbs Team Joe---ATE 6.48lbs WINNING TEAM: Team Darrell---ATE 8.41lbs

Chris received a $20 SoZo Gift Card after completing the Brain Freeze Challenge! He had to drink a 16oz Smoothie in 60 seconds to win! He drank his smoothie in 33 seconds! Congrats! Robert was another challenger but he didn't quite finish. Great try!!!

Roasting area....

Roasting area....

Roasting area....after roasting a batch it is put through a "destoner" to be sure no rocks get into the bag that could tear up a coffee grinder. The rocks come from the bags of "green beans" when put into burlap after the coffee beans are picked and dried before being bagged.

Roasting area....

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We have our FINAL team for the 15lb Cinnamon Roll Challenge!! Team Darrel and Team Brownie Man Joe better step aside and be ready for TEAM LYDIA!!!! Saturday, May 6th 10am to see the challenge! Be sure to come early to hear some music and get some free samples of coffee from our Pour Over bar. :)

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We have TWO teams for our 15lb Cinnamon Roll Challenge! May 6th at 10am the challenge will begin! Officer Mike Cronk will be our official MC for the event! We STILL have room for ONE more team to compete. Team Darrel and Team Brownie Man Joe!

May 6th 10 Year Celebration!!! The "Brain Freeze Challenge" will be during our 15lb Cinnamon Roll Challenge at 10am. $5 to enter the challenge Required to drink a 16oz Smoothie in 1 minute! If you finish you will receive a $20 gift card to SoZo!

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Saturday, May 6th 10 Year Anniversary CELEBRATION 11am-1pm Coffee Roasting Demonstration SoZo Coffee is Ionia's Only Coffee Roasting Company!! The first 15ppl to tour the roasting area (behind the window!) will get a 2oz bag of coffee for FREE. See where the roasting happens and the place where the "artistry" begins!!!