A new veteran-owned store is selling coffee and tea with a purpose.

EDC Coffee & Tea, owned by former Navy SEAL Dom Raso, opened at 2421 Bowland Parkway near Naval Air Station Oceana in October.

Originally founded in Michigan, the brand has relaunched and now operates in Virginia Beach. Raso said his brand is built around discipline, preparedness and purpose. “EDC” in the name refers to the essential “everyday carry” items one keeps on hand to be prepared for anything.

“Coffee and tea is a weapon you can use to attack your day and fuel your body,” Raso said. “It should be intentional and healthy.”

EDC Coffee & Tea, owned by former Navy SEAL Dom Raso, opened at 2421 Bowland Parkway in Virginia Beach in Oct.. (Courtesy/EDC Coffee & Tea)

EDC sells organic, high-grade brews packaged in Ma

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