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As the sole owner and only roaster at Tall Cat Coffee , Bryant has worked diligently over the past seven years to bring her brand and operation to new levels of continued success . By prioritizing hard work , ethical business practices , thoughtful stewardship , and authentic connections with her customers , she has built her onewoman operation into a thriving business . The metaphoric fire that fuels her work ethic burns as intensely as the flames inside of her roaster – and her dedication to the principles of independent enterprise is equally as bold as the flavors of her most popular coffees .

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Born and raised in Northern Vermont , Bryant moved to Dorset in 2014 . Before arriving in Dorset , Bryant oversaw the management of an independent , educational communitysupported agriculture ( CSA ) farm , The Farm School , in the nearby Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts for over a decade . In 2016 , Bryant purchased Tall Cat Coffee from a friend who was moving away from Dorset . At the time , the roasting business was still in its nascent stages , and Bryant was also working as a fly fishing guide . “ I grew tired of the instability ,” says Bryant . “ I wanted to run my own business and find a steady source of income that would allow me to better provide for my family . I always loved coffee , so it was a natural fit for me . I like to think that people tend to find success in the fields that they ’ re most passionate about .”
Although the prospect of running a coffee roasting operation by herself was certainly intimidating , Bryant seized the opportunity to unite her

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