Local Couple Launches "This Town Coffee"

Maplewood coffee roasters bring homegrown java to the area.

Gordon and Samantha Pomp met on an airplane, bonding over former beloved jobs as baristas and a love of a “good” cup of coffee. They dated, got married, and daydreamed of one day being in the coffee business. Now, eight years later, with a pair of three-year-old twin boys in tow, they have finally begun to realize their dream. Samantha, an artist, and Gordon, a certified welder and industrial mechanic, have become local, artisan, micro-coffee roasters, and owners of This Town Coffee. The company was named for their fondness of Maplewood, where they have lived for the past two years. “We instantly loved Maplewood for its unique and creative charm,” says Gordon. “We went to many local events, which we adored, and whenever we referred to how …

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