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Mooresville, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Black Powder Coffee

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Black Powder Coffee is a Mooresville, North Carolina-based roaster that has built a reputation for its commitment to small-batch, craft-roasted coffee. The company distinguishes itself through a diverse product catalog that spans traditional single-origin beans, meticulously developed blends, and a signature line of spirit-infused coffees, including bourbon and cognac varieties. By emphasizing the importance of proper bean storage and precise roast profiles, they aim to deliver high-quality, shade-grown coffee to a national market. Their operations are rooted in a philosophy of responsible harvesting, often incorporating Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, and Direct Trade practices into their sourcing strategy. Beyond coffee, the brand maintains a presence in the specialty beverage market by offering a curated selection of organic teas and brewing equipment.

Ownership
Black Powder Coffee is an independent, family-owned business based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, craft-roasted coffee, including a variety of meticulously designed blends, flavored coffees, and unique spirit-infused offerings like bourbon and cognac-infused beans.
Sourcing countries
Burundi
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources high-elevation, shade-grown beans from various origins, often utilizing a mix of Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, and Direct Trade certified coffees. They do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings, focusing instead on their own internal 'Black Powder Certified' standards for environmental and labor practices.
Notable coffees
  • — Burundi Honey
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Black Powder 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: Black Powder Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's physical roastery in Mooresville, NC, is open to the public for purchasing beans.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand lists this grocery chain as a location where their coffee is sold in North Carolina.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of coffee beans and subscriptions directly through its website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own retail roastery and their online store, as well as a mention of Ingles Grocery as a retail partner on the brand's website; however, I could not find a specific store locator tool or additional third-party retail listings.

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.
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 frequently mentions sourcing from 'many origins' and emphasizes high-elevation, shade-grown beans, they do not publish a specific list of current sourcing countries or farm names on their website.