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Boston Common Coffee Co

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Boston Common Coffee Co. is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster currently based in Salem, New Hampshire. Originally established in 2004 as a multi-location cafe chain in Boston, the company underwent a strategic pivot to transition away from retail storefronts to focus on small-batch roasting, wholesale partnerships, and office beverage programs. Under its current ownership, which began in 2025, the brand maintains a robust direct-to-consumer presence through online sales, subscription services, and a specialized cold brew delivery program. The company is recognized for its commitment to providing gourmet, hand-roasted coffee products to both residential and corporate clients across the United States.

Ownership
The company is family-owned, having been acquired in October 2025 by Marcel and Joshua Matte, who continue its legacy as a specialty coffee roaster.
Founded
2004
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Boston Common Coffee Co. is known for its long-standing history as a Boston-based roaster that transitioned from operating multiple local cafes to focusing on wholesale supply, office coffee services, and direct-to-consumer online sales.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty coffee from around the world but does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names for its single-origin or blended offerings. Their product line consists of a variety of classic blends, flavored coffees, and single-origin roasts.
Notable coffees
  • — Boston Common Blend
  • — Freedom Trail Blend
  • — North End Blend
  • — Minuteman Blend
  • — Breakfast Blend
  • — Cold Brew Blend
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Boston Common Coffee Co

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.

Boston Common Blend

Indonesia and Central America

This signature light roast blend offers pleasant acidity, balanced flavor, and a mellow body with complex notes that evolve as the coffee cools.

Original roaster or listing source

Roastmasters Blend

Central America and Indonesia

A blend of light and dark roasts designed to highlight notes of nuttiness and creamy chocolate.

Original roaster or listing source

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Boston Common Coffee Co

Documented online sources
Boston Common Coffee Co's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells a wide variety of whole-bean and ground coffee, cold brew, and merchandise directly to consumers.
Website

I verified that Boston Common Coffee Co. has transitioned away from operating its own retail cafes to focus on roasting, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer online sales; while historical records mention past physical locations, no current retail storefronts were found.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 18, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 company mentions 'charity fundraising' as part of its business model on its website and LinkedIn, it does not provide specific details, names of partner organizations, or concrete donation metrics to verify these programs.

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