A seed of ritual intention is embedded in each ripple and gesture as we move through the world. Moonday is an expression of this life force, part of the project of being embodied human creatures. There’s a rich, fractal landscape in the serving of tea.

Moonday launched in the summer of 2021 as a mobile espresso cart on a grassy promenade overlooking the ocean. Now it lives down the hill in a repurposed shipping container, alongside Thicket Jewelry, in one of the raddest neighborhoods in Portland.

Coffee only exists in relationship and community. Our spectacular pastry offerings come from Mari: A Mini Bakery. Kelsey makes everything by hand and heart, a celebration of local ingredients and the people who grow them; her work is bursting with devotion, creativity, and deep craft (and fruit!) – it’s truly special. Check Kelsey’s website for info about pre-ordering, or swing by to see what’s in the case!

I’m so happy to be part of Portland’s lush coffee landscape, and to be getting our coffee from Speckled Ax, here in town; their wood-fired roasting is some spiritual science. It’s been beautiful to tap into their approach – from bean to philosophy – to process, sourcing, and relationships. We would all do well to think more about where this stuff comes from, the people who produce it, and the systems in place that bring it to us.

Our masala chai is made in-house from scratch and served small and strong, in the traditional manner, based on a recipe I learned in India. A deep, slow smell will wash your brain clear.

The soul of each act of creation is attention, and the seed of attention is love. I once got into a friendly argument with a cafe owner about which is more important in a cappuccino: mastery or love. The pursuit of mastery is righteous, to be sure, but I maintain that the ceiling for a thing done lovingly will always be much higher.

The energetic work of holding this tiny coffee space is an offering in service of our mission: To ritualize everyday moments through connection, community, and craft. I think coffee shops are the happiest places on Earth. They are animated collaboratively. Thanks for plugging in.

Hope to see you soon!

-David