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Coal Country Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Coal Country Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCoal Country Coffee CompanyNorth Dakota coffee roastersColombiaCosta RicaMexicoNicaraguaPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Coal Country Coffee is a Mandan-based roaster that produces a signature line of coffees designed to appeal to local preferences for darker, smoother roasts. The company emphasizes its North Dakota roots and mission to support the American workforce through its branding and community partnerships. They operate as both a retail and wholesale provider, supplying numerous local businesses across the state.

Ownership
Coal Country Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Travis Helfrich, who roasts the coffee alongside his father.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its regional identity, specifically paying homage to North Dakota's energy industry and hardworking laborers with roast names like 'Lignite' and 'Boilermaker'.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Costa Rica · Mexico · Nicaragua · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources beans from Central and South America, focusing on specific elevations and moisture content to suit their roast profiles. While they have expressed interest in pursuing direct trade, they currently operate at the origin/region level rather than naming specific farms or producers for their standard offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Lignite
  • — Boilermaker
  • — Sportsman
  • — Steam Engine
  • — Power Outage (Decaf)
In the news

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

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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. While the brand mentions pursuing direct trade in media coverage, I could not verify if they have successfully established or currently maintain any specific direct-trade farm partnerships.

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