Small batch roasters or micro-roasters are a growing segment the coffee business nationwide, described as the "next wave in top-notch coffee."
Limmex is fond of offbeat promotions (sing her a song for $1 off a pound of beans, or show her a photo of a monkey wearing clothes -- the "coupons" vary) and in all seems cheerful for someone whose company is named "cranky." But perhaps it's worth noting she works with her ex-boyfriend, who imports the beans. "So far so good," Limmex says philosophically. What's important is that "people are loving the coffee."