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by Virginia Rasch — October 20, 2014

The peeps behind the roast: owners Kevin Shepit (L) and his wife, Michelle Shepit (R), have opened Steam Donkey Coffee in Kimberley. — Kevin Shepit photo

“We roast coffee. The grind is up to you.” This is the tag line of a new wholesale coffee-roasting business in Kimberley called Steam Donkey Coffee. Owners Michelle and Kevin Shepit started bringing their coffee to stores and restaurants in and around Kimberley in mid-June. Located at 1975 Warren Avenue, Steam Donkey Coffee builds relationships with its customers and its farmers one individual at a time. “We let the quality speak for itself,” said Kevin. Contact him at [email protected].

Virginia is a writer and editor with KPI Media. She is an avid outdoor recreationist in all seasons and has lived in the Kootenays for over 15 years. With degrees in the natural sciences, she has worked as a tour guide, an environmentalist, a writer, and an editor of books and scientific publications. Virginia now brings her passion for everything green to KootenayBiz. View all of Virginia Rasch’s articles