our story
a TRIP TO PARIS CHANGED EVERYTHING
2009
Kent had booked this trip to propose to his then girlfriend, now wife Bri. He packed the engagement ring in a carry-on bag for the red-eye flight, stowed it in the overhead bin, and stayed up all night guarding it. After arriving in Paris the next morning tired and jet-lagged, the two ventured over to “L’Avenue”, a nearby café. It was here that Bri offered Kent his first-ever espresso. Yes, you read that right. Kent had NEVER tried any kind of coffee before but because he was so tired from the all-night guard shift, he decided to give it a try and was instantly hooked.
After a successful proposal the following night, the two celebrated the rest of the week with morning crepe breakfasts, walks around the city and late-night dinners, all accompanied by plenty of coffee.
2015
A spark had been lit and once they returned to the US, Kent slowly began to learn more about his newfound passion. Since then, the interest in coffee and café culture continued and after retiring from a 14-year professional hockey career and a Stanley Cup win, Kent decided to take this interest to the next level in 2015.
He traveled to Sand Point, Idaho for a three-day coffee roasting course at the Diedrich Roaster Headquarters; and a few months later, he attended a barista training at Boot Coffee in San Rafael, CA.
With each added experience, Kent’s enthusiasm for the coffee industry grew! So when a retail opportunity emerged in Santa Ana, Kent and Bri decided to begin their family business.
2018
With all of these principles in mind, and with the help of a very dedicated and hard-working team of coffee professionals, Huskins Coffee Company opened its doors in July 2018!
Kent and Bri are so grateful for the journey that led them to this point, and they are are forever thankful to everyone who has supported them, believed in them, and worked with them to help make this dream a reality.