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Carnelian Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Carnelian Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCarnelian Coffee Co.Colorado coffee roastersPeruColombiaBrazilCosta RicaMexicoIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Carnelian Coffee Co. is an independent specialty coffee roastery and café situated in the historic Old Colorado City neighborhood of Colorado Springs. Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Kate Firoved and Colton Klauss, the business bridges the gap between professional-grade coffee roasting and a high-end, accessible food program. The owners leverage their extensive backgrounds in green coffee buying and fine dining to create a menu where house-made syrups and scratch-baked goods complement, rather than mask, the quality of their in-house roasted beans. Beyond its role as a roaster, the shop functions as a community-focused gathering space that emphasizes genuine hospitality and thoughtful, ingredient-driven craftsmanship.

Ownership
Carnelian Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business operated by founders Kate Firoved and Colton Klauss.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its craft-focused approach, combining house-roasted specialty coffee with a high-quality, house-made food program in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Colombia · Brazil · Costa Rica · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources both single-origin coffees and blends, providing regional information such as San Martin, Peru. While they highlight specific profiles and processing methods, they do not consistently publish the names of individual farms or producers for all offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — No Drama Llama (Peru)
  • — Farmer Jeff's Special Roast (Colombia/Brazil blend)
  • — Spring Spro Blend (Costa Rica/Mexico blend)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Carnelian Coffee Co.

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 5, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Farmer Jeff's Special Roast Coffee

Colombia and Brazil · Washed (Colombia) and Natural (Brazil)

A dark roast blend with tasting notes of dark chocolate, molasses, and toasted marshmallow.

Original roaster or listing source

Spring Spro Blend Coffee

Costa Rica and Mexico · Honey (Costa Rica) and Washed (Mexico)

A lightly roasted espresso blend with notes of honeycomb, roasted almond, and grapefruit.

Original roaster or listing source

Boa Llama Blend Coffee

Peru and Brazil · Washed (Peru) and Natural (Brazil)

A light roast blend with notes of baking spices, molasses, and pipe tobacco.

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.

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Retailer information: Carnelian Coffee Co.

Documented physical retailers
Carnelian Coffee Co. (Colorado Springs)
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical cafe at 2428 W. Colorado Ave. in Colorado Springs where they sell their roasted whole bean coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Carnelian Coffee Co.'s online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells various 12oz and 32oz bags of whole bean coffee directly through their website.
Website

I was able to verify that Carnelian Coffee Co. operates a physical cafe in Colorado Springs and maintains an online store for direct-to-consumer coffee sales; no other third-party retail distribution channels were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 7, 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. I could not verify specific philanthropic programs or a comprehensive list of sourcing countries, as the brand's public-facing digital presence focuses primarily on its menu, location, and ownership history.

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