by Abbie Sawyer Ayaha Otsuka was only 19 years old when she made the bold decision to move from her hometown in Nagoya, Japan to New York City. Initially arriving in the city with the dream of becoming a dancer, she worked multiple jobs, from being a barista to managing café and restaurant operations, and gained a wealth of knowledge and an understanding of the coffee and food industry.Â
With time, to her surprise, her passion for coffee…
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