Blue Mind Coffee Roasting is an Indianapolis-based specialty coffee roaster founded by Sarah and Andy Hassler. Originally operating as a small-batch, garage-based business, the brand has evolved into a respected brick-and-mortar cafe located in the historic Rose Building. They prioritize a curated, seasonal selection of coffees, maintaining a limited menu to ensure high quality and attention to detail in every roast. The company emphasizes community connection and intentional partnerships, positioning itself as a neighborhood-focused roaster dedicated to providing craft coffee experiences.
Ownership
Blue Mind Coffee Roasting is an independent, family-owned business founded by Sarah and Andy Hassler.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Blue Mind is known for its small-batch specialty coffee roasting and its transition from a backyard-based operation to a well-regarded brick-and-mortar cafe in Indianapolis. The brand is recognized for its commitment to quality and its focus on seasonal, single-origin offerings.
Sourcing countries
Burundi · Costa Rica · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees from various regions including Africa, Central America, and South America, rotating selections based on seasonal availability. While they identify specific importers such as Farmers Project, Umuko Coffee, and JNP Coffee, they generally market their coffees by origin and region rather than consistently naming individual farms or producers on their public-facing product pages.
Notable coffees
— Natural Burundi Hafi
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Blue Mind Coffee Roasting
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.
Ethiopia Guji Ture Waji
Guji, Ethiopia · Natural
This coffee features notes of dark chocolate, plum, strawberry, brown sugar, and baked apple.
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.
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells fresh roasted coffee beans with weekly shipping.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's own physical cafe and online store, as well as several local Indianapolis-area partners listed on their official 'Find Our Coffee' page; however, specific product pages for the third-party retailers were not available.
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.
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 emphasizes community engagement and local partnerships, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable giving commitments were found in public documentation.
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