# Quaint Indie Coffeehouses Amethyst Coffee is a Charming Cafe Located in Denver By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amethyst-coffee References: [sprudge](http://sprudge.com/denver-amethyst-coffees-atmosphere-excellence-88685.html) Amethyst Coffee is a quaint Denver cafe boasting a welcoming, laid back atmosphere and [high-quality coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-decaffeinated-coffee). An impressive addition to Denver's burgeoning coffee scene, Amethyst Coffee serves [local roaster Commonwealth Coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-grounds-coffee-roaster) and features other roasters on a monthly basis. The atmospheric Amethyst Coffee is powered by a Mahlkönig EK 43 grinder and a Kees van der Westen Mirage espresso machine, with a variety of seating that ranges from couches to twosome tables. For brewed offerings, Amethyst Coffee relies on several Chemexes and a FETCO. Amethyst Coffee was founded by owner and barista Elle Taylor, who named the cafe after her father's birthstone. Taylor founded the coffee shop after years of competing in barista competitions and working for other small coffee-focused cafes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Amethyst Coffeehouses:** Creating unique and welcoming independent coffee shops that focus on high-quality coffee and atmosphere. - **Coffee Roaster Collaborations:** Working with local and featured roasters to offer a variety of high-quality coffee options. - **Specialty Coffee Equipment:** Investing in high-end and innovative coffee equipment to optimize quality and enjoyment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Developing unique and welcoming coffeehouses in the hospitality industry. - **Coffee Roasting:** Collaborating with local and featured coffee roasters to offer a wide selection of high-quality coffee options. - **Coffee Equipment Manufacturing:** Designing and producing innovative and high-end coffee equipment for specialty coffee shops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-lavender-drinks.md) - [Comprehensive Dining Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-venue.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Historical Mining Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mining-exchange-hotel.md) - [Plant-Based Lavender Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-vanilla-almond-latte.md) - [Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-studio.md) - [Refined Culturally-Immersive Coffee Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacha-coffee.md) - [Perfume Café Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elorea-caf-and-perfumery.md) - [Multi-Continent Coffee Bean Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bean-blend.md)