Portland Roasting had a slow holiday season, but business is picking up, said owner Mark Stell.

CNN: High-end coffee business slows during recession

Stell's company sells about a million pounds of coffee a year.

CNN: High-end coffee business slows during recession

Stell traveled from Oregon to Atlanta, Georgia, for the Specialty Coffee Association of America expo, where the show floor was filled with nearly 800 booths featuring everything from exotic coffee beans to the latest Italian espresso machines.

CNN: High-end coffee business slows during recession