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Bee Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Bee Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBee Coffee RoastersIndiana coffee roastersCosta RicaPeruEthiopiaEl SalvadorMexicoIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Bee Coffee Roasters is an Indianapolis-based specialty coffee roaster that transitioned from a retail-focused cafe model to a dedicated small-batch roasting business in 2023. They are recognized for their commitment to the craft of coffee, employing traditional, manual roasting methods on a vintage 1953 Roure roaster. The company focuses on providing fresh-roasted beans to wholesale partners and individual followers while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

Ownership
Bee Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business co-owned by Bj Davis and Andy Gilman.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its traditional, analog approach to roasting, utilizing manual techniques and sensory observation rather than computerized roasting profiles.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Peru · Ethiopia · El Salvador · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing with intention from good people, though they generally identify coffees by country and region or specific washing station/cooperative names rather than individual farm names. They offer a mix of single-origin coffees and house blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Costa Rica El Centro
  • — Costa Rica Tarrazu Honey
  • — Peru Warmikuna
  • — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere
  • — Artemis Blend
  • — Troublemaker
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Bee 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.

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.

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Retailer information: Bee Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Center Point Brewing
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand has partnered with this local brewery to serve as a free pick-up location for online orders in Indianapolis.
Physical
Documented online sources
Bee Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of roasted coffee beans directly to consumers through its official website.
Website

I verified that Bee Coffee Roasters transitioned away from operating its own retail coffee shops in 2023 and now focuses on direct-to-consumer online sales and wholesale partnerships, with Center Point Brewing serving as a designated local pick-up point.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 14, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 a commitment to community and intentional sourcing, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable partnerships were found in public documentation.

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