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Richmond, Virginia · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Blanchard's Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsBlanchard's Coffee Co.EthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaCosta RicaKenyaBrazilHondurasIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Blanchard's Coffee Co.'s site Blanchard's Coffee is a Richmond-based roaster that has been a fixture of the local specialty coffee community since 2005. They balance technical roasting precision with a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and long-term producer relationships. The company operates multiple cafes in Richmond and maintains a significant wholesale presence throughout the region.
Ownership
Blanchard's Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by David and Kelly Blanchard.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Blanchard's is known for being a long-standing staple of the Richmond coffee scene, recognized for its community involvement, consistent roasting quality, and wide distribution across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Kenya · Brazil · Honduras
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes building direct relationships with farmers and producers, often highlighting specific farms or washing stations for their single-origin offerings. They prioritize accountability and quality-based pricing to ensure sustainability throughout their supply chain. While they offer a variety of blends, their single-origin program is focused on telling the story of the specific producers behind the beans.
Notable coffees
- — Dark As Dark
- — Blanchard's Blend
- — Handshake
- — Richmond Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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 emphasizes direct relationships and farm-level sourcing, specific current-year farm names for every single-origin release are not consistently indexed in public search results.