For many people (myself included), coffee isn’t merely a luxury. It’s a necessity. Which is why it’s always a joy to uncover those independent coffee shops that understand both sides of the bean. To show some love for one of our favourite local java joints, Red Eye Espresso, we were inspired to tell the story of the love/need relationship we have with coffee through the very medium it’s delivered to us: the humble paper cup.

(Applied Arts Advertising Award winner)