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Celtic Cup Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Celtic Cup Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCeltic Cup CoffeeMaryland coffee roastersCosta RicaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Celtic Cup Coffee is a specialty roastery based in Silver Spring, Maryland, that focuses on a highly personalized, roast-to-order experience. By utilizing a micro-batch model, they allow customers to choose specific roast levels for their coffee, which can be watched during the roasting process in their tasting room. The company emphasizes freshness and education, helping home brewers achieve optimal results with their coffee.

Ownership
Celtic Cup Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Doug Ilg and his wife.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its custom, roast-to-order micro-batch model, which allows customers to select their preferred roast level for single-origin coffees in quantities as small as one pound.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade, 100% arabica single-origin coffees, occasionally purchasing directly from farming groups. They identify specific farms, such as Hacienda la Amistad in Costa Rica, for their offerings. Their sourcing policy prioritizes sustainable and organic farming practices.
Notable coffees
  • — Hacienda la Amistad (Costa Rica)
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Celtic Cup Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-04-26 · Source of the Spring
Downtown Silver Spring Welcomes Celtic Cup Coffee and Spring Makers Market

Celtic Cup Coffee held its official grand opening in downtown Silver Spring, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live Irish music, and coffee roasting demonstrations. The new location at 8455 Colesville Road serves as both a micro-batch roastery and a cafe offering food items alongside their specialty coffee.

2025-03-11 · Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
Celtic Cup Coffee Brews Pots of Gold in Silver Spring, Maryland

The trade publication Daily Coffee News featured Celtic Cup Coffee, highlighting the brand's transition from a home-based cottage food business to a brick-and-mortar micro-batch roastery. The coverage details the background of owner and former NASA scientist Doug Ilg and his approach to custom, on-site roasting.

2025-01-03 · Source of the Spring
Celtic Cup Coffee Opens Micro-Batch Roastery in Downtown Silver Spring

Celtic Cup Coffee launched its first physical retail location on the ground floor of the Argent Spring office building. The space operates as a micro-batch roastery and tasting room, marking a significant expansion for the brand which previously operated as a Maryland Cottage Food Business.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 mentions sourcing from various regions globally, specific farm names for their entire current rotating selection were not fully detailed beyond the highlighted Costa Rican offering.

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