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Carrier Roasting Co.

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCarrier Roasting Co.EthiopiaPeruBurundiKenyaGuatemalaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Carrier Roasting Co. is a Vermont-based specialty coffee roaster dedicated to treating coffee as a craft agricultural product. By prioritizing direct relationships with producers and intentional roasting techniques, they aim to honor the story behind every bean. The company operates roasteries and cafes while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and community-driven values.

Ownership
Carrier Roasting Co. is an independent, family-owned business founded by Scott Kerner and Ross Evans.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Carrier Roasting Co. is known for its commitment to transparent, direct-trade sourcing relationships and high-quality, roasted-to-order specialty coffee that reflects the values of Vermont's rural agricultural community.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Peru · Burundi · Kenya · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships and frequently identifies specific farms or washing stations for its single-origin offerings. They source from various regions across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on the story and agricultural origin of each harvest. Their sourcing model aims to mirror the transparent, personal connections found in local Vermont food production.
Notable coffees
  • — Burundi Rubirizi
  • — Kenya Gititu AA
  • — Ethiopia Jigesa
  • — Decaf Amatenango
  • — Ethiopia Nensebo Bosecha
  • — Guatemala Unión Cantinil
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 trade and names specific farms for many single-origin coffees, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farmers or producers for every offering.