The Best Coffee Roasters In The US
NEWS
By JON DEMPSEY
Heart
Founded in 2009 in Portland,
Oregon, Heart is known for its clean, minimalist packaging and for sourcing exclusively washed coffees, as opposed to natural or infused coffee.
It curates coffees that show pure expression of the terroir, rather than processing methods, and uses one roast profile, allowing customers to explore different brewing methods.
Sey
Known for its meticulous sourcing and Scandinavian style, super light roasts, Sey offers omni roasts and exclusively washed coffee, allowing its expertise shine in the cup.
At its Brooklyn location, the roastery and café exude cozy vibes. The café serves as a showcase for its coffee program and the coffees are sold in boxes with pull-out info cards.
Counter Culture
Counter Culture offers organic coffee, light roasts, medium roasts, dark roasts, single origins, blends, super fruity and floral, and chocolatey and caramel flavors.
It uniquely offers "Even Keel Half-Caff," which is a 50% decaf 50% regular coffee blend. Its Tasting at Ten events take place in cities like Durham, Boston, New York, and Dallas.
Sweet Bloom
Andy Sprenger started Sweet Bloom in Colorado, making big waves in the industry. He even won the US Brewers Cup Championship and AeroPress Championship.
Sweet Bloom's Reed Street roastery and café in Lakewood boasts impressive online ratings. Customers can enjoy single-origin espresso shots, cold brew, pour-overs, and more.
Intelligentsia
Founded in Chicago in 1995, Intelligentsia sits as a foundational roaster in the American specialty scene. It maintains a strong commitment to transparency.
Its coffee spans dark and light roasts to seasonal blends and organic and instant coffee. What sets it apart is its two distinct roast profiles for
filter brewing and espresso.