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Afficionado Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsAfficionado Coffee RoastersNew York coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaNicaraguaMexicoRwandaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Afficionado Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company that combines a culinary-inspired roasting process with a strong commitment to direct-trade relationships. Operating a flagship cafe in Hell's Kitchen and a roastery in New Jersey, they prioritize quality and transparency in their single-origin and blend offerings. The brand is defined by its hands-on, traditional approach to roasting and a mission to support the farming communities they partner with globally.

Ownership
Afficionado Coffee Roasters is an independent, self-owned company founded by two friends.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its direct-trade sourcing model, hospitality-focused approach, and its use of a vintage 1955 Gothot roaster to hand-craft coffee in small batches.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Guatemala · Nicaragua · Mexico · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade and maintains relationships with specific farms and cooperatives, often naming the specific farm or cooperative on their product labels. They focus on single-origin offerings alongside curated blends, sourcing from a limited number of exclusive partners.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Dangora Cooperative Decaf
  • — Colombia Cascabel
  • — Guatemala Asiodett
  • — Nicaragua Dipilto Co-op
  • — Mexican La Perla
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Afficionado Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Afficionado Benchmark Espresso - Dark Chocolate, Creamy, Stewed Red Fruit - 12oz

This espresso blend offers notes of dark chocolate, creamy body, and stewed red fruit.

Original roaster or listing source

Afficionado Ethiopia Hamma Collective - Graham Cracker, Honey, Florality - 12oz

Ethiopia

This coffee is characterized by notes of graham cracker, honey, and florality.

Original roaster or listing source

Afficionado Guatemala El Platanillo, Las Flores - Spicy Cinnamon, Vanilla, Honey - 12oz

Guatemala

This coffee features a profile of spicy cinnamon, vanilla, and honey.

Original roaster or listing source

Afficionado Liberator - Baker's Chocolate, Rum Raisin , Sweet Lemon Finish - 12oz

This blend presents notes of baker's chocolate, rum raisin, and a sweet lemon finish.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Afficionado Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Afficionado Coffee Roasters
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a flagship retail coffee shop located at 750 11th Avenue in New York City.
Physical
Documented online sources
Afficionado Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of single-origin coffees, espresso blends, and cold brew products directly to consumers via its website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own flagship retail location in New York City and its direct-to-consumer online store; no other third-party retail partners were identified in the provided search results.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 24, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Afficionado Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-12-12 · Navigator News
From Origin to Open Water: Afficionado Sets Sail with Northrop & Johnson

Afficionado Coffee Roasters has partnered with yacht brokerage firm Northrop & Johnson to serve as their official coffee purveyor for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. As part of the collaboration, the coffee company will provide equipment maintenance and supply services for the firm's fleet of vessels.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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 mentions working with 13 farms since 2012, a complete, exhaustive list of every current farm partner is not explicitly detailed in a single public document.

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