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Cherry River Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Cherry River Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsCherry River Coffee RoastersWest Virginia coffee roastersBrazilHondurasEthiopiaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Cherry River Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in the New River Gorge National Park. Originally established in Richwood, the company focuses on crafting coffee that reflects the spirit of West Virginia's wild rivers and rugged landscape. They transitioned from early stovetop roasting experiments to professional-grade production to serve their local community and beyond.

Ownership
Cherry River Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business that evolved from humble beginnings in Richwood, West Virginia, to its current location in the New River Gorge National Park.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its West Virginia heritage and coffee inspired by the outdoor lifestyle, mountain adventure, and the natural beauty of the New River Gorge.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Honduras · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various international origins but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on its public-facing website. Their offerings include both single-origin selections and blends.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Cherry River Coffee Roasters

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.

Cherry River Blend

Colombia Cauca and Ethiopia Yirgacheffe · Washed

This signature blend features notes of milk chocolate, brown sugar, and sweet citrus.

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: Cherry River Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia
Historical source note (not live inventory): The marketplace carries retail bags of Cherry River Coffee Roasters coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Cherry River Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of coffee beans and merchandise directly through its official website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own online store and one physical retail partner, Tamarack, through social media announcements; while the brand's website mentions that they have independent partners across West Virginia, they do not provide a public, searchable directory of these locations.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 30, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2026-04-08 · WV Food Guy
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In a comment response within a local food column, Cherry River Coffee Roasters owner Kristi Buckley confirmed that the business has undergone a change in ownership. Buckley also clarified that the roastery has relocated from its original home in Richwood, West Virginia, to the New River Gorge area in Lansing, West Virginia.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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. The exact founding year is not explicitly stated on the company's website, though they note a long history of growth from their origins in Richwood.

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