10/21/2026
Hey y'all!
I wanted to share something a little different this week.
A few years ago, I was living in New York when the hot water in my apartment stopped working. For six days, I hated taking cold showers. On the seventh day, something inside my head was reprogrammed. I actually started looking forward to them.
I felt better. More awake. More ready to take on the day.
But like most good habits, it was hard to keep up after moving to an apartment that worked. That's where the idea for Cold Plunge Coffee came from. What if taking care of yourself was as easy as grabbing your morning coffee?
Fast forward to today. We're a year and a half into running the world's first cold bath café in downtown Salt Lake City.
And wow, what a ride.
I work a lot. Some days are long. Money is tight. I make mistakes. I'm still learning how to run a business every single day.
But here's the thing. I chose this. Nobody forced me to open a small business. I wanted to build something I believed in, to go for the American dream on my own.
I've also learned that greatness is in the agency of others. Our team, family, friends, contractors, suppliers, city workers, and everyone who helped turn this crazy idea into a real place.
And most of all, you.
Every coffee you buy, every friend you bring, every review you leave, and every time you choose us over a big chain makes a difference.
We're not a giant corporation. We're a little local business trying to make something special. Better coffee, a place to feel good, and a community where everyone is welcome.
We're still figuring things out. But we're getting better every day.
That's what cold plunging taught me, too. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to keep showing up, even when it's uncomfortable.
So thank you for being part of this. Whether you've been here a hundred times or you're still thinking about your first visit, I appreciate you.
Come have a coffee. Take a plunge. Say hello.
Caleb
Founder, Cold Plunge Coffee
P.S. If you haven't visited yet, we're at 457 E 300 S in downtown SLC. We'd love to meet you.
FYI - Yoga is CANCELED this week as Van is in NYC! You can still book for next week, October 29th, here:
https://coldplungecoffee.gymmasteronline.com/portal/account/book/class/225974 (https://coldplungecoffee.gymmasteronline.com/portal/account/book/class/225974)
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