Asulon Collective

07/11/2024

We are grateful for partners like Good Start Packaging who make sustainability practices feasible for small businesses! Small steps lead to big changes, together!

“It’s not just about the coffee; it’s about making a positive impact, sip by sip!” 🙌

Small steps lead to big changes, and operators like in Nashville, TN, are helping to lead the charge by choosing plant-based, non-toxic cold cups and straws that become soil instead of polluting our planet. 🌱

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07/10/2024

❕SUMMER GIVEAWAY ❕

Featuring:
Our single-origin craft coffee that’s relationally sourced from Guatemala + our NEW Nashville connection-inspired cold cup! (Plus maybe a few other surprise goodies 🥳)

1. Like this post
2. Follow us
3. Tag a friend
BONUS if you answer one of the questions, “who inspires you?” or “what is your greatest dream?”
4. Share this post to your story & tag

Giveaway winner will be announced Sunday, July 14th and your coffee gift will be shipped out to you on Monday!

Let’s continue cultivating connection through craft coffee together. Cheers! ☕️☕️

07/03/2024

You may not have noticed… but we’re excited to highlight that we have new cups!! 100% compostable down to the custom sticker. 👏🏼

This is one celebration towards incorporating even more sustainability practices into our small business. 🎉

Why is sustainable, craft coffee worth the investment? It embodies exceptional quality, environmental stewardship, fair wages, transparency and building a healthy eco-system of relationships.

Intentionally choosing this route means valuing ethical practices, strategic growth and supporting community development. It’s not just about the coffee; it’s about making a positive impact, sip by sip!

In the coming weeks, we hope to highlight even more sustainability efforts and social practices we are committed to investing in; such as more quality products, strategic partners and coffee producers!

06/19/2024

We aim to create memorable, engaging experiences where people feel seen and connected.

We hoped the very same for our wedding. Planning was an intentional process of bringing business owner friends together to celebrate our new adventure in life!

It was important for the day to feel peaceful and prioritize being as present as possible. Choosing and trusting incredible vendor friends, and their expertise, helped us do just that! It not only created such a special shared experience amongst our closest family and friends, but also with them too.

Community is impactful. We hope to be a part of your stories too- creating more memorable moments together and fostering deeper connection!

🤍The Springers

(Huge thank you to the dream team who helped bring plans into reality- your thoughtful care, ex*****on and support made our day truly unforgettable! We are so grateful.)

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06/07/2024

👋🏼 Emily here with a reintroduction & very special introduction! 🥰

Almost three years ago now I began this beautiful small business. It’s been a journey supported greatly by family, friends and so many of you in this lovely community! Deeply grateful would be an understatement. 🥲

I hoped and prayed many years not only for marriage, but to also share this vision with a partner. Having grown up on a farm, experiencing warm hospitality and witnessing the power of loving generosity- I’ve desired to carry on the legacy of the entrepreneurial spirit present in the generations before me.

A couple months ago this dream expanded by marrying Coy! He has the biggest heart and so many aligned passions. He’s championed and supported me the last couple years in ways I could only imagine before.

We are so excited to continue growing this small business together as a family and serving the greater Nashville area & beyond!

We hope to create intentional experiences, continue cultivating connection through craft coffee and be a place of refuge wherever we are. And beyond us, that these experiences compel you to extend the same sense of refuge towards others in your neighborhoods, families and communities!

P.S this was a memorable moment at the espresso bar! 10/10 recommend having a coffee hour to refuel and intentionally connect with your guests! Your bridal party will appreciate it too. 😉

(Another post coming soon featuring these incredible local vendors & the beauty of developing authentic relationships in both life and business!)

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05/30/2024

Ever notice how a cup of coffee makes conversations flow easier? There’s something whimsical about coffee & a conversation card in hand that helps you open up and truly connect.

We are featuring a new set of our unique conversation cards with themes of discovering Nashville, valuing music, exploring the outdoors and learning more about friends & family!

Connect with us this weekend ! Bring a friend (or make a new friend) and let’s develop community together!

05/03/2024

Excited to be announcing that we are the exclusive coffee sponsor for Musician’s Corner 2024 in Centennial Park! 👏🏼

The beloved is celebrating its 15th year of providing free live music in the heart of Music City, located at the stunning ! 🏛️🌿

We are thrilled to be serving craft coffee and to cultivate connection! We’ll be joined by many other local business owners, artists & musician’s - brining a community spirit all together. 🫶🏼

This is a FREE five-week concert series kicking off May 17th-including a three-day Memorial Day Weekend concert, plus a special performance on June 6th! 🎶

We will be featuring some new products so follow along for more surprises and mark. your. calendars. 🎉

04/29/2024

Small businesses are such a vital aspect to the greater Nashville Tennessee area! There are SO many ways you can show your support & help them continue to grow, flourish & thrive! Here are some encouraging ways to do so:

✨ send a product as a gift
✨ book their services
✨ spread the word & share with others
✨ leave reviews
✨ engage on social media
✨ subscribe to their updates

Tag some of your favorite local brands & small businesses in the comments! Let’s show them some extra love this week. 🤍

04/23/2024

“Appreciation is a feeling or expression of admiration, approval or gratitude.” What does it mean to you to show appreciation to someone?

We absolutely love collaborating with local partners to serve the community. Did you know May holds so many opportunities to express appreciation?

We are excited to partner with hospitals, schools, non-profits and other businesses to show their staff, teams and employees how much they value them!

We still have a few spots left in May! Let’s help create an unforgettable experience together - submit your booking request today. ✨

03/11/2024

We love partnering with our clients to serve craft coffee and create an engaging experience together. We also love seeing how creative they are in showing appreciation to their employees!

How will you show appreciation next? We’d love to collaborate with you! Send us a DM to start your booking today!

Shoutout to for taking good care of their people. It was a blast serving your team again. 🎉

Tag & tell someone today that they rock and are making a difference! ❤️

02/01/2024

Pouring love into every cup and sparking heartfelt conversations all year round! ✨

Join us in creating connections this season of love! Tag someone you’d love to share a cup and a chat with 💞 then set the table and gather together!

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01/09/2024

Sending you all coffee cheers to the New Year!!!⁠
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What are you all looking forward to most in 2024?⁠
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What’s fueling you?⁠

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01/01/2024

What’s a memory from 2023 that’s brought you joy? Each month has brought so many special moments, we wanted to share a few highlights!

Jan - kick-off event !
Feb - first coffee origin trip with our partners to visit coffee farms and the producers in Guatemala. ☕️
March - at the !
April - launch party 🪩
May - a lovely courtyard farewell brunch post-wedding
June - coffee hangout 🎶
July - craft coffee & conversation .nashville
Aug - style shoot 🦬
Sept - east grand opening / and celebrating two coffee carts! 😍
Oct - all the fun, Fall festivities! 🍁
Nov - conference life with 🫶🏼
Dec - holiday parties and markets 🌲

Thank you to every barista, partner, client, customer, venue host, fellow business owner, vendor friend, friends & family for all your support! Beyond craft coffee, cultivating connection amongst more people is such a continual driving force.

We are SO grateful to have the opportunity to meet, serve and collaborate with so many wonderful, beautiful people like YOU in the greater Nashville area.

☕️Cheers, friends! ☕️

Happy NYE! ✨

12/30/2023

The handoff- a moment of connection. ☕️ So grateful for each coffee served this year!

Cultivating connection often consists of steady, subtle, and small moments, yet have potential for significant impact. 💥

Who have you reached out to recently and are intentionally connecting with?

Tag whoever you want to get coffee with the first couple weeks of 2024. 🤩

12/29/2023

Disconnect to connect. What a paradox. I disconnected as much as I could from social media the last couple weeks to feel more connected to those around me during this holiday season. 🌲🙏🏼

It’s been a significant year both personally and with this wonderful small business. Change and growth brought new challenges and lots of excitement! 💫

A continual question to revisit and ponder is “how do we become more present and remain connected?” In this new blog, I shared a couple personal reflections, hopes and intentional questions to consider. 🎁❤️

There are new experiences on the horizon and I hope Asulon Collective continues to a place where you can find moments of rest, connection and refuge. 🫶🏼

Cheers to you, wrapping up 2023 and a new year! 🎉

12/14/2023

Had the joy of being a part of holiday party last weekend! We had the best time serving craft coffee, cocoa and connecting with everyone.

What a truly unforgettable experience! The spirit of generosity and excellence was evident; it was so inspiring to converse with such wonderful people throughout.

Also continually blown away by the people in this industry -
Julie and Marie, you’re top notch. , just wow, you’re unbelievable.🎈🤩

12/01/2023

So thrilled to be back with our friends at and all the other small businesses & social enterprises in !

Enjoy craft coffee, conversation and connection with others at the coffee cart!

You can also sign up for our new coffee subscription service or grab an Asulon Gift Set!

Help us spread the word to shop local and support small this holiday season. 🌲

11/27/2023

Does anyone else think there’s so much fighting for our attention these days? It can be a challenge to be present; it takes intentionality to deeply connect and engage fully with others.

We hope to make this easier by providing more opportunities to foster authentic connection leading to a sense of belonging!

That’s why our new coffee bags not only come with a unique conversation card, but also a question directly on the back!

You can now subscribe to our service to consistently enjoy craft coffee and conversation at home or the office too! 🙌🏼

11/24/2023

You can now enjoy coffee and conversation at home (or in the office) to intentionally build coffee friendships!!

This single-origin coffee subscription is perfect to savor moments of connection together.

Subscribe to our brand new service and save big! *shipping begins next week and discount applies upon checkout*

-Weekly (12%)
-Every two weeks (10%)
-Monthly (10%)

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11/15/2023

Magnolia is now available in 2oz bags!

These are perfect to take as a Thanksgiving gift or as you prepare for stocking stuffers!

All the while you’ll be supporting small business and enjoying single-origin coffee from Guatemala. 🙌🏼

10/27/2023

Fall season is in full swing and our specialty drinks are a perfect addition to your day (or event)!

Which is your favorite?

🎃Sweet Pumpkin Spice Latte
🍁Maple-Vanilla Latte

Haven’t tried them yet?

Come out to tomorrow during Pumpkinfest from 10 AM - 3 PM to taste and see!

Retail bags will also be available so you can enjoy craft coffee at home too!

10/19/2023

Did you know you can shop our conversation cards online? Here are a few ideas below for intentional use. 🤍

🍁Sometime this Fall, intentionally gather a few loved ones together to enjoy brunch, Asulon’s craft coffee and foster deeper connection!

🍁Strike up a chat as you stroll around your neighborhood to cultivate connection with a few new neighbors! You may just go from strangers to friends!

🍁Find yourself traveling? Take a pack with you for the car or plane! This is a great way to remain open to learning more about others.

10/11/2023

Magnolia is back!! This coffee comes from the Las Magnolias region in San Martin Jilotepeque, Guatemala. ⁠
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Don Santiago and the rest of the COSAMAJ producers are such a special collaborative and these tasting notes from this harvest are superb! ⁠
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"Sweet Cinnamon Honey Chocolates, Red Cherry, Honeycrisp Apple Acidity & Creamy Floral Body."⁠
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⁠Grab your next bag⁠ ⤵️

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Or send us a DM if interested in partnering together for wholesale or retail!

10/03/2023

It’s always so heartwarming to see the bride and groom share coffee and conversation together! 😍

Cheers to these two love birds and more connecting, celebratory moments just like this one!

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10/01/2023

Today, on International Coffee Day, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the hard-working coffee producers!

The love shown for their families, passion for their communities and commitment to coffee farming is inspirational. ⁠
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So grateful for partnership and relationships in Guatemala to provide you all quality coffee direct from the source.

This farm is part of what makes up the Magnolia lot and can't wait to return again!

09/25/2023

In case you missed it, Asulon Collective celebrated year 2 with gaining a 2nd coffee cart! 🤩

Serving the greater Nashville area & beyond, we are ready to provide you all even more craft coffee & cultivate deeper connection together!

Accepting bookings for the rest of the year & into 2024! 🎉 So grateful for each one of you and this collective experience.

09/01/2023

Coming VERY soon, a fan favorite will return- the Magnolia lot!!!

A few weeks ago we did our first blind cupping of 13 samples from this year’s harvest! It was a hard decision which ones to choose as they were all SOLID offerings.

Can’t wait to feature these coffees soon- enjoying them together, connecting you more to the producers and sharing their stories!

08/28/2023

You all have shown such incredible support to this small business and it’s humbling to receive from such a cherished community. 🙏🏼

This year held new challenges and much growth. Your unwavering belief continues to fuel such a passionate commitment to the craft and inspires us to create more meaningful experiences with every coffee served.

A hope is that as you all continue to experience Asulon, you’re inspired to extend a sense of “refuge” to those around you!

Thank you for being at the heartbeat of this journey. Cheers to savoring each moment together! ☕️🫶🏼

08/23/2023

Do you or someone you know have an event coming up in the Fall? 🍂☕️🎃Consider adding an espresso, drip coffee or cold brew bar.⁠
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This is a memorable way to elevate the day!⁠
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🍁Fall is filling up, so be sure to book the coffee cart before 9/23 to secure our original craft coffee package rates! ⁠
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Why are we adjusting our package offerings⁠?⁠
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🌟 We are evaluating the ever-increasing costs, feedback received and all the valuable experienced gained to better serve client's needs.⁠
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🌟 We love serving craft coffee to cultivate connection and want to continue creating even more engaging event experiences together!