Since this web site began, I’ve been trying to compile a complete list of noteworthy roasters and retailers.
The specialty coffee movement in Texas is growing faster than ever, and I’ve been busier than ever at the same time.
Net result, the list is out of date, with no hope of one man single-handedly bringing it up to current status of where we find the specialty coffee industry in our state today.
I’m Asking For Your Help.
The two links below go to the lists of retailers and roasters (respectively). If you visit, love, own, manage, or work in a specialty coffee retailer or specialty coffee roastery, we want to hear from you. I am based in Lubbock, moved from Dallas in ’01, and can in no way vouch for everyone, despite my best efforts, in regards to the best spots to visit in all parts of the state. So, PLEASE, check the lists below. The easiest way to respond, is to simply leave a comment. If you are the owner, manager, or roaster, and you’d like to be featured, we can do that too.
Asking for even MORE help
(Love coffe? Love to write? Live/work in Texas?)
This web site has, for the most part, been written by myself (Jason Haeger). I have tried to get others on board in the past, but no dice. People who are willing are generally too busy, and people who have the time are generally unwilling.
This site was built to be a grounds for everyone who matters in the specialty coffee industry in the state of Texas. I have been accused of this whole project being selfishly motivated in the past. (which is true, if you consider wanting to be able to find a good cup of coffee anywhere in the state to be selfish) This site has also been listed on blog lists as the blog of a roaster! (this was long before I ever started roasting on top of the fact that it is by no means that)
The Story
A few years ago, I was solicited by a roaster in Phoenix, AZ. He said he was recently chosen as the “Official Roaster” of a web site called Arizona Coffee. He asked me if I would be willing to write something for their site. I was more than happy to. I loved to write (still do), had a budding passion for all things coffee, and jumped at the opportunity. I wrote a few articles, most of which were well received.
The site was a HUGE part of the organization of the first barista jam in Arizona. I went to the jam in Tucson in 2006, and saw how many people were eager to learn about all things coffee, and how many people were interested in building a community around it. A lightbulb went off in my head, and I saw the good that could come of a web site like Arizona Coffee.
I thought it would be fantastic to have a Texas Coffee equivalent.. just for our state. TexasCoffee.com was already claimed by Duncan Coffee, so the domain name became tx-coffee.com, and the title would be Texas Coffee People, inspired after my experience in Tucson: a community is always centered around the people involved. I wanted to get other contributors involved, like I had been involved at Arizona Coffee.
I know how things are moving here in West Texas, and I have seen Austin go from one admirable shop to so many that I have a hard time keeping track with the coming of Cuvee Coffee, whose home base used to be Houston. Houston has been on a steady rise in quality with Catalina Coffee, Tuscany Coffee, and the roasting outfit Fusion Beanz. San Antonio has Brown Coffee Co. Dallas has a newly growing scene as well, with Pearl Cup, Cultivar, Oddfellows, and a few that I know I am missing.
Long story short, I can’t do it all on my own. I never wanted to do it all on my own. This web site isn’t just for me. This web site is for all of us. If you are willing to write for the Texas coffee community, please consider becoming a contributor.
Thanks for helping turn Texas Coffee People into what it was always meant to be!
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The Holiday Season is upon us.
With the coming of the holiday season (and maybe partially due to the progressing recession) many roasters, retailers, equiment suppliers, and other businesses have slashed prices on some items, put together money-saving package deals, and perhaps have start promoting holiday specials.
We at Texas Coffee People would like to help both the businsses as well as the consumers.
It can be difficult to find gifts for certain friends and family members, and coffee is always welcome in my house, and I am under the impression that great coffee is always a great stocking stuffer, and for the real coffee lovers, what better to pair it with than a new brewing, grinder, or storage gadget?
This is a call-out:
If you have any holiday specials going on, and you want to let our readers aware,
let us know!
We would like to put together a list of holiday specials and gift items as a resource for folks who may not otherwise be aware of your product line, specials, or have simply forgotten that your business exists when they are shopping this holiday season.
So, if this is something you think you would like to get in on, shoot us an email through our contact page (linked above) to find out about the details of this offer. This is the first year we have offered this service, and if it goes well, we’ll probably continue it again for the next year.
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Don’t forget!
9am tomorrow morning at the Mosaic Cafe in Carrolton hosted by AAH! Coffee, and sponsored by Pallo (www.coffeetool.com).
it’s mostly cupping centered, and it will feature coffees from various roasters in Texas.
Don’t miss the customer interaction lecture given by Aaron Heil(AAH! Coffee), and stick around for the Culture of Excellence presentation headed up by Eldon Hooley(Javataza).
Enter the friendly competition(s) if they occur.
Expect it to run for most of the day.
I will not be in attendance. Tomorrow is my birthday, and I intend to spend it leisurly with my significant other. I hope everyone has a blast!
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WWW.REPUBLICACOFFEEROASTERS.COM
I received an email a few days ago from Lon Hart letting us know about their roasting operation in Austin. Lon writes,
Please add me to the list of roaster on this site. We are located in Cedar Park(austin).
We have been suppling Central Texas with fresh roasted coffee for over 5 years now. We see the need to educate shops and barista’s on the basics of coffee and espresso in our area. Too many time do we visit shops in the area and the barista’s have no clue on basic technics…which tells us their training was poor. Our focus over the next couple years will be to offer free training since the shop owners dont seem to have the time or even care to show anyone how to pull an average shot.
thanks, Lonn Hart
Their website, admitedly, needs some work, but that never stopped anyone from roasting coffee to perfection. I cannot speak for the quality, since I have never tried it, but 5 years is plenty of time for learning if one pays attention in earnest.
www.republicacoffeeroasters.com
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July 19th, 2008
9:00am
Mosaic Cafe
2435 Kinwest
Irving, TX, 75063
Map and Directions
Hosted By:
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Click Here for more info.
- Cupping for quality and roasting analysis
- Connecting with the consumer market (customers)
- Creating a Culture of Excellence
- Espresso techniques and free time
- Latte Art Throw Down
- Networking
Sponsors
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Sponsorships Available! (Contact Us)
This project is a work in progress
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I received a very brief email mentioning this coffee company in the DFW area.
It simply said,
specialty coffee roaster, wholesale and retail, Australian to zimbabwe. roastinf for 10 yrs, fair trade, all organic, equal exchange.
Well, I guess that about sums it up!
I did find this little tidbit on their website that I found to be of interest.
We are based in Tx, and offer the finest beans to be had anywhere in the world. All of our products are Certified Organically Grown, purchased only from Fair Trade Growers, and hand selected to insure only the highest grades make it into to your cup.
Mawker Coffee
www.mawkercoffee.com
600 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
Ph: 469-569-6718
Mawker Coffee has been added to the lists of Roasters and Retailers.
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Third Coast Coffee Roasting
I received an email the other day from Linda Ryan of Third Coast Coffee Roasting saying,
I am the owner of Third Coast Coffee Roasting Company in Austin Texas. We specialize in Fair Trade Organic coffees, and are the only member of Cooperative Coffees in the Southern US. I would like to be included in your website. Thank you.
I confess, Cooperative Coffees is new to me, so I did a little searching and found this: http://www.coopcoffees.com/
Cooperative Coffees is a green coffee importing cooperative, comprised of 23 community based coffee roasters in the USA and Canada, committed to building and supporting equitable and sustainable trade relationships for the benefit of farmers and their exporting cooperatives, families and communities.
Interesting.
They have a website, but it doesn’t have much information on it. (nudge, nudge) http://thirdcoastcoffee.com
Third Coast Coffee Roasting has been added to our list of roasters.
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I received an email from Shannon to let us know about their roasting company. He writes,
I just wanted to let y’all know about us. We’re a specialty roaster in Oak Cliff (Dallas). We deliver in Oak Cliff and ship anywhere. And deal mostly with Fair Trade, Direct Trade and Organic/Natural coffee.
We’re only online right now but we’re looking to open a shop soon.
Thanks,
Shannon Neffendorf
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters
I poked around a bit on their website, and found this in the “About us” section:
Coffee initially became a passion of ours because of the conversations and connections with family, friends and new acquaintances that it facilitates. The passion grew into roasting high quality coffee beans and sharing the passion with others. Coffee, much like life, should not simply be about what you consume but also what you can create.
We desire to create a great coffee experience from aroma to taste to conversation through our beans. Also to do our part, however small it may be, to create a better quality of life for the most crucial aspect of a good cup of coffee, the farm it’s grown on.
Thanks for telling us about your roasting outfit, Shannon.
Oak Cliff Coffee has been added to the list of Roasters.
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Brown Coffee Co asked that we announce a coffee sale. What’s good for state-wide roasters is good for sate-wide specialty coffee in general. So naturally, I was happy to help.
Our goal at Brown is to put quality coffees into the hands of as many folks as possible. Enter now the “discount offer.” For a limited time, enjoy any Brown coffee for the flat rate of $9. No limit. If you’ve been waiting to try something, or are in need of a stock up, here’s your siren call. Consider this open season.
Their online store is HERE.
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