Nashua, New Hampshire, New Hampshire · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

A&E Coffee Roasters

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsA&E Coffee Roasters New Hampshire coffee roasters Independent Roasts in-house

Rare Breed, formerly known as A&E Coffee & Tea, is a New Hampshire-based specialty coffee roaster and tea supplier. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on organic, ethically sourced beans and maintains a strong presence in the local community through its cafes and wholesale operations.

Ownership

The company is independent and family-owned, founded by Adam and Emeran Langmaid. In 2023, the business underwent a rebranding to the name Rare Breed.

Founded

2001

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Being the first USDA Certified Organic coffee roaster in New Hampshire and for their long-standing commitment to specialty coffee and direct relationships with farmers.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand emphasizes ethical sourcing and direct relationships with farmers to highlight their work. While they offer both single-origin coffees and blends, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on their public-facing website.

Notable coffees

— Super Groove
— Smash Pop

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-26. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes ethical sourcing, I could not verify a comprehensive list of current sourcing countries or specific farm-level data on their website.

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