Health & wellness
BY KATLYNN FOX
Instill Coee serves organic roasts with a wellness approach
Ryan Bell spent his college years working in corporate co ee shops, connecting with regular cus- tomers while simultaneously learning their orders and stories. Bell later became a teacher, but in the back of his mind, he always thought about returning to the co ee industry with the goal of improving the work environment. Bell met his wife, Michelle, on a blind date at a co ee shop in 2018, which further connected them to the co ee industry. The setup In 2020, the pandemic and uncertainty for the future led Ryan and Michelle Bell to pursue their dream of opening a co ee truck. “I wanted to retire from corporate America, and I wanted to do something more ful lling with my life,” Michelle Bell said. Three years later, they opened their brick- and-mortar in Cedar Park, serving organic co ee with the message to “instill good [and] inspire community.” What they oer The Instill Co ee Co. menu features a selection of organic co ee, matcha, sweet and savory toasts, and pastries. “[With] our co ee itself, we try to go either ful- ly-certi ed organic or grown with organic practices,” Ryan Bell said. “Some of the smaller farms can’t a ord the organic certi cation process because it’s six gures, it’s a lot of money. We do know, though, that they grow with organic practices.” The drink that inspired Michelle and Ryan Bell to open the shop is the Long Buzz Latte, which they previously made at home. The drink includes organic medium-chain triglycerides oil, espresso, ghee and steamed milk. A popular food item is the Not So Simple Avocado Toast made with avocado, lemon, pepper, radish, cilantro, sesame seeds, crème fraîche and organic serrano sauce. “At home with my kids, I’m very cautious on what they eat and what they drink,” Michelle Bell said. “I wanted to open a co ee shop that reects that.” Staying local Ryan and Michelle Bell source as many products for the business from Texas as possible, including the beer, wine and co ee selection. “We want to employ as many Texans as possible,” Ryan Bell said. “Everything we possibly can, we get
In addition to organic coee, Instill Coee Co. also uses organic cane and brown sugar to make all their syrups in house.
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A popular food item is the Not So Simple Avocado Toast made with lemon, radish, crème fraîche and organic serrano sauce on local bread ($11) .
Owners Michelle Bell and Ryan Bell favorite drinks are The Lion and Buttery Cinnamon Roll Latte.
made in Texas or is... warehoused in Texas.” In addition to supporting Texans at large, they also collaborate with local organizations in Cedar Park and Central Texas. In November, they host a food drive for Reveal Resource Center at the shop, and each Sunday they provide co ee donations to local churches. “What brings happiness [and] joy is being with people and giving back to your community, being a village together,” Michelle Bell said.
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