Murchie's Tea & Coffee played a crucial role in the coffee revolution, influencing the creation of Starbucks. Founders Gordon Bowker, Zev Siegl, and Jerry Baldwin opened their first shop in Seattle in 1971 after Bowker discovered high-quality coffee in Italy and Murchie's café. Starbucks grew into a major global brand with over 32,000 franchises, while Murchie's continues to thrive with its own high-quality offerings. Coffee's evolution in America is categorized into waves, beginning with the first wave of low-cost, commodity coffee served at diners and fast-food establishments.
The evolution of coffee in America is often described in waves, beginning with the first wave, where coffee was a low-cost commodity served at diners and fast-food counters.
Gordon Bowker, one of Starbucks' founders, was inspired to create a coffee company after experiencing high-quality coffee at Murchie’s in Vancouver, leading to the establishment of Starbucks.
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