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Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsConscious Cup Coffee RoastersIllinois coffee roastersMexicoColombiaCosta RicaEthiopiaSumatraPapua New GuineaPeruRwandaIndonesiaKenyaUgandaIndependent
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Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with multiple cafe locations across the Chicago suburbs. They focus on sustainable, ethically sourced beans and provide comprehensive wholesale support, including barista training and equipment services. The company is dedicated to a 'farm-to-cup' philosophy, roasting in small batches to highlight the unique characteristics of each origin.

Ownership
Conscious Cup is an independent, family-owned business founded by Michael Shipley and his parents, Roseanna and Jack Shipley.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Conscious Cup is known for being a pioneer of the specialty coffee movement in the Chicago suburbs, emphasizing ethical sourcing, direct trade relationships, and high-scoring, artisan-roasted coffees.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Sumatra · Papua New Guinea · Peru · Rwanda · Indonesia · Kenya · Uganda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade and traceability, often highlighting specific regions and micro-lots that can be traced back to a specific farm or harvest. They source high-grade, seasonal coffees from small producers and provide information on the processing methods used at the farm level.
Notable coffees
  • — Kenya Kiri
In the news

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Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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 farm-level traceability and mentions specific regions, a comprehensive list of all current individual farm partners is not explicitly indexed in a single directory on their website.

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