Arts & Life Stranded Coffee: An oasis of blends

UTSA alumnus-run business located on S. Alamo St.

Coffee is one of the most essential and delicious delicacies a college student can enjoy. It is there for comfort during the long tireless nights and provides motivation in the early mornings. San Antonio is a city that is home to many local coffee shops including that of UTSA alumnus, Jorge Codina, the proud owner of the local coffee shop Stranded Coffee.

The creation of Stranded Coffee began with Codina and his fellow business partners, Michael Hildebrand and Benjamin Graves. Codina’s journey started at San Antonio College, where he obtained his associate degree in music. Then, in 2015, he joined the Roadrunner family and graduated from UTSA with a marketing degree in 2018. UTSA aided him in his business journey as he gained a lot of knowledge through the many experiences he faced and the countless people he met.

Codina first fell in love with the craft of coffee after