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Richmond, Virginia · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Black Hand Coffee Co.
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsBlack Hand Coffee Co.Virginia coffee roastersSumatraEthiopiaBrazilIndependentLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Black Hand Coffee Co.'s site Black Hand Coffee Co. is a Richmond-based roaster and cafe that has served the local community since 2008. The company operates a cozy, brick-lined cafe in the Museum District and maintains a robust wholesale business serving numerous local establishments. They focus on providing high-quality, sustainably sourced beans that are roasted in-house.
Ownership
Black Hand Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business currently owned by Clay Gilbert, who purchased the shop in 2009 shortly after its original opening.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Black Hand is known for its approachable, classic coffee blends and its long-standing presence as a neighborhood staple in Richmond's Museum District. The brand is also recognized for its significant wholesale operations, supplying coffee to various local markets and restaurants throughout the city.
Sourcing countries
Sumatra · Ethiopia · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee from various farms and cooperatives globally, but it does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its offerings. Their coffee lineup consists of both single-origin selections and signature blends.
Notable coffees
- — Sumatra
- — Ethiopian
- — Brazilian
- — Museum District Blend
- — Campfire Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand's website mentions sourcing from farms and cooperatives, it does not provide a detailed list of specific origins or producer transparency beyond the countries mentioned in their product descriptions.