Locally roasted coffee in Virginia – well worth the flavor

Photo Courtesy of Shenadoah Joe Coffee

I love my coffee just as well as the next person – well, maybe even more. One of my favorite moments of the day is having my first sip of coffee at dawn, while the birds are singing and the world is waking up. I have tasted a lot of coffee in my day, but nothing beats a cup of freshly ground and brewed coffee from fresh-roasted beans – especially if they are from one of Virginia’s local roasters.

“Coffee – the favorite drink of the civilized world.”
— Thomas Jefferson

I put together a list of local roasters that I know of in Virginia where you can order online or directly in the store. I make it a point to support these businesses, as they are all focused on sustainable growing practices AND provide superior products. Check them out:

Central Coffee Roasters
Sperryville, VA
Family owned and operated coffee organic certified roastery in the foothills of the Blue Ridge.  Sells both wholesale and retail.

Lucas Roasting Company
Broadway, VA
Small-batch artisan roasting company in Shenandoah Valley – they provide coffee for businesses AND people.

Lexington Coffee
Lexington, VA
Suppliers to the famous Mudhouse in Charlottesville. You can order direct from them online.

Orange Coffee Roasters
Small batch roasting company in Orange, Virginia – sells both wholesale and retail.

Shenandoah Joe Coffee
Small-batch artisan roaster located in Charlottesville and suppliers to Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville Vineyards. You can order directly from them online and available in some Whole Foods locations.

Trager Brothers Coffee
Roasted in Lovginston, VA – this coffee is also carried at Whole Foods (at least in Charlottesville and Northern VA). You can also order it directly from them online.

Do you have any favorite Virginia coffee roasters? Please share and I will add them to the list!

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