In the Before Times, a high-end coffee experience was a major perk of working at a big company—single-origin beans, a pourover station, even a commercial-grade espresso machine. Now that many employees work hybrid or remote jobs, are the days of great corporate coffee numbered?

Not for Afugã Coffee. The Austin, Texas-based company, led by husband-and-wife owners Alin and Roee Erenshteyn, specialized in corporate events before the pandemic shut down offices across the country. Like many smart food and beverage businesses, they pivoted, building a new model to meet people where they are.