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Coffee Case File 042 Status: DECLASSIFIED

Case File 42 is an exceptional washed coffee that makes a strong argument for why Peru deserves far more respect than it usually gets. From the first sip, it’s clean and juicy, opening with clarity before unfolding into layered flavors of chocolate, peach, orange, and ripe papaya.

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From East Cliff to Eagles: Coffee Conspiracy serves backstage for big-name acts like Billie Eilish, Metallica

Santa Cruz coffee entrepreneur Eddie Alaniz turned his pandemic-born business, Coffee Conspiracy Co., from a small East Cliff Drive cart into a backstage staple for some of the world’s biggest touring acts, thanks to persistence, lucky breaks and a Santa Cruz connection with Live Nation. In 2025, his coffee cart served at 17 major concerts for artists like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Metallica, providing both financial stability and a springboard for expanding his café and brand.

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