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Birch Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Birch Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBirch CoffeeNew York coffee roastersEthiopiaGuatemalaBrazilPapua New GuineaColombiaRwandaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Birch Coffee is a prominent New York City-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer that has cultivated a reputation for blending high-quality craft coffee with a deeply personal, hospitality-first service model. Founded in 2009 by Jeremy Lyman and Paul Schlader, the company has expanded into a multi-location operation that maintains a centralized roasting facility in Long Island City to ensure consistency across its retail footprint. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing human connection and neighborhood engagement, positioning its cafes as intentional spaces for customers to disconnect from digital distractions and interact in person. By tailoring unique roast profiles to the specific characteristics of each origin, Birch Coffee balances technical precision in production with a warm, community-centric approach to the daily coffee experience.

Ownership
Birch Coffee is an independent, founder-owned business established by Jeremy Lyman and Paul Schlader.
Founded
2009
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Birch Coffee is known for being a staple of the New York City specialty coffee scene, balancing high-quality single-origin offerings with a strong focus on hospitality and community-oriented cafe spaces.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Guatemala · Brazil · Papua New Guinea · Colombia · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee from various regions globally, tailoring roast profiles to specific origins. While they highlight regions and countries, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on their public-facing product pages.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Sidama
  • — Papua New Guinea
  • — Colombia Huila
  • — Rwanda Nyamasheke
  • — Brazil Veloso
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Birch Coffee

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: Birch Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Birch Coffee physical locations
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates multiple cafe locations throughout New York City where they sell their roasted coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Birch Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of roasted coffee beans and brewing supplies directly through its official website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own physical cafe locations and their direct-to-consumer online store, but could not confirm any current third-party retail partnerships beyond historical mentions.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 23, 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 Birch Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. 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 giving back and working with The Bowery Mission, specific financial percentages or formal charitable program titles beyond this partnership are not publicly detailed.

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