Hello
My name is Katie and I'm origionally from the east coast, United States. I moved to Belgium in 2017 to work for a research laboratory and core facility at VIB, which I still do full time. I fell quickly into the coffee scene in Gent as soon as I moved here, and quickly found the best places in the city! A few became my regular spots, and I even occasionally work a flexi job at Take Five Espresso bar.
I felt and idea brewing (pun intended) and Coffee & Clove was born out of a small idea that took hold quickly. Using the spent coffee grinds that would normally get tossed in the compost container each day. Artfully mixed with orgainic clove (or kruidnagel in Dutch), and a sustainable clean burning wax like soy, I make the most ideal candle and a healthy home staple.
My Concept
Working with a few local cafe's in Gent, I take some of their spent grinds at the end of a day, and dry them out at home. I make a mixture of only the coffee, the spice (clove) and soy wax into candle. The jar is glass with a bamboo lid, and also contains 2 full cloves, as my signature.
Not only am I completely proud of my concept, I use it daily in my own home and love to promote the healthy benefits of natural scents vs. synthetic fragrances and endocrine disrupting perfumes.
I also have the ability to combine (one of) my favorite hobbies- cappuccino's and coffee shops- and connecting that cultural community vibe with cozy healthy vibes in your own space.
As an added benefit, most bugs and insects hate the smell of buring coffee and cloves.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
Gent, Belgium