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Eagle, Colorado, Colorado · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Color Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Color Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsColor Coffee RoastersColorado coffee roastersColombiaKenyaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Color Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery based in the Colorado Rockies that focuses on delivering a premium, transparent coffee experience. Founded by Charlie Gundlach, the company emphasizes expressive, high-quality beans and provides wholesale support to partners across the United States. Their flagship location in Eagle serves as both a roastery and a community hub for coffee enthusiasts. The brand utilizes innovative roasting techniques and best-in-class equipment to highlight specific terroir characteristics, such as ripe fruit, candy, and chocolate notes. By combining technical precision with a strong emphasis on hospitality, the roastery aims to restore clarity to the coffee experience for both retail and wholesale customers.

Ownership
Color Coffee Roasters is an independent, founder-led business established by Charlie Gundlach.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its vibrant, expressive single-origin coffees and a commitment to restoring clarity to the coffee experience. They are also recognized for their hospitality-driven approach and presence in the Colorado mountain town coffee scene.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand frequently identifies specific farms or washing stations for its single-origin offerings, such as El Diviso in Colombia. They focus on sourcing high-quality, specialty-grade lots while maintaining a seasonal rotation of coffees.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombia El Diviso (Pink Bourbon)
  • — Colombia Yessica Parra (Papayo)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Color Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 5, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Prism - Our Premium Blend

Rotating selection of washed coffees · Washed

Expect vibrant fruit up front, balanced by deep caramel sweetness and a clean, lingering finish.

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: Color Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Color Coffee Roasters Flagship Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates its own flagship cafe and roastery located in Eagle, Colorado.
Physical
Documented online sources
Color Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of whole bean coffee, subscriptions, and brewing gear directly through its website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own flagship cafe in Eagle, Colorado, and their direct-to-consumer online store; while the brand mentions wholesale partnerships with cafes and retailers across the United States, they do not provide a public list of these specific partner locations.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 6, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 emphasizes community and mission-driven work, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable donation percentages were found on their public website.

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