About us & Links to the Founder's Published Articles
Featured Columnist - Hartford Courant
John Noakes, founder of Grateful Coffee Company, writes two ongoing columns for the Hartford Courant, the nation's oldest continuously published newspaper, sharing expertise on coffee and wine with readers across Connecticut and beyond.
Grateful Coffee Company was founded on the belief that coffee should be more than a habit — it should be a moment worth savoring. This brand extends that same philosophy: small-batch, thoughtfully sourced coffee meant to slow things down, sharpen the senses, and make mornings feel intentional.
Java Journals - Coffee Column
- There's a whole world waiting for us in that cup (December 2025)
Wine Walkabout - Wine Column
- A toast to the New Year and what to know about Champagne (December 2025)
- Beaujolais: The cru you never knew, built for Thanksgiving (November 2025)
- A soul-searing, palate-lifting idea from a CT chef (September 2025)
- Let's jump back on the Wine Walkabout bus: Summer recipe (August 2025)
- Loire Valley delights and easy recipe to go with your choice (August 2024)
- Piedmont and a journey through Italy's wine heart (July 2024)
- Santa Barbara, 'Sideways' style (June 2024)
All articles open in a new window on the Hartford Courant website.