Amid the thrum of the bean grinder, the hiss of the steam wand and the drip of espresso at Kafiex Lab in Vancouver, Seidy Selivanow began yet another rehearsal of a coffee-creating performance she has been perfecting for months.
“Today, I’ll be sharing with you not only my story but a story about connection and transformation,” she said while wiping the espresso machine’s portafilter with a cloth.