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Claw Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Claw Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsClaw Coffee RoastersMaine coffee roastersCosta RicaNicaraguaColombiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Claw Coffee Roasters is a Maine-based specialty coffee roaster dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh-roasted beans to its customers. By focusing on small-batch production and direct relationships with distributors, the company ensures that coffee is roasted to order for optimal flavor. The brand operates a physical roastery and retail space in Scarborough, emphasizing a personal, community-focused approach to coffee.

Ownership
Claw Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Troy, who transitioned from a home-roasting hobbyist to a professional roaster.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, artisan approach to roasting specialty-grade coffee, with a strong emphasis on freshness by roasting to order.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Nicaragua · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade beans through distributors who work directly with small farms around the globe. While they highlight specific estates or regions, they do not consistently publish the names of individual farmers or specific washing stations for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Costa Rica Bella Vista - Tres Rios
  • — Nicaragua La Bastilla Estates - Natural
  • — Colombian Bam Bam
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Claw 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.

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: Claw Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Claw Coffee Roasters
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical roastery and retail shop at 695 US-1 in Scarborough, Maine.
Physical
Documented online sources
Claw Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its roasted coffee beans directly to consumers through its official website with nationwide shipping.
Website

I was able to verify that Claw Coffee Roasters sells its products exclusively through its own physical roastery in Scarborough, Maine, and its official online store; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 17, 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 Claw Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-08-19 · Portland Press Herald
Maine food businesses and shoppers seeing higher costs as tariffs hit

Claw Coffee Roasters owner Troy Cobb discussed the business challenges of managing inventory costs amid impending tariffs on Brazilian coffee beans. The article highlights how the roastery, which relies on Brazil for approximately 30% of its supply, faces difficult pricing decisions due to these trade policies and previous crop shortages.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 of the company is not explicitly stated on their website or social media profiles.

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