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In Ormand Beach, Florida, founders Carl and Michele Dupper of Steel Oak Coffee are rapidly establishing a dedicated following of local specialty coffee enthusiasts. Launched in October 2016, their 650 square-foot production facility, featuring their 2 kilogram North machine from Mill City Roasters, has been dedicated to specialty coffee education events such as public cuppings,… Read More

Lexington, Kentucky is home to a new micro roastery, Archetype Coffee Co. The one-man operation is managed by self-taught roaster David Barnes, who works on the 1 kilogram North machine from Mill City Roasters. Archetype’s signature coffee, Elixir, is a blend of green coffee from Guatemala, Colombia, and Ethiopia sourced from Cafe Imports, also based… Read More

Push x Pull, founded by friends Christopher Hall and Jacob Cowdin, is a roasting company based in Portland, Oregon. The former barista and roaster, Hall had extensive experience with craft coffee. Paired with Cowdin’s background in graphic design and branding, the two make for an exciting duo. On the horizon, Push x Pull will be… Read More

Cigars and coffees have paired up in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Grind Roaster and Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar offer complimentary cigars and coffee pairings. Ian Duncan, the master roaster and owner, works on a 10 kilogram North machine from Mill City Roasters, as well as a 1 kilogram Sonofresco sample roaster. Up next, Duncan will… Read More

November 2016 marked the opening of the Wesley Andrews café in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founders Jared Thompson and Johan Podlewski have roasted coffee and acquired teas over the past several years. One unique highlight of the spot is the rotating featured “guest” roasters, working on a 3 kilogram North machine from Mill City. The program that… Read More

A roastery has opened in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the basement of Mike Bratty’s and Suzanne Seberg’s home. The small-batch, craft beans are created on a 2 kilogram North machine from Mill City Roasters. Meta Coffee Labs started as a mobile pop-up coffee station on a bike. The recognized the demand for their featured product, a… Read More

A bright orange Volkswagen bus is the mascot for roaster and retailer Pura Bean Coffee, located in Jacksonville, Florida. The name is derived from the Costa Rican exclamation, “pura vida,” meaning “it’s all good.” The business is known for their unique van, used to deliver coffee supplies and beans, which are roasted on a 3… Read More