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Deep Roots Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Deep Roots Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsDeep Roots CoffeeAlabama coffee roastersGuatemalaBrazilTanzaniaEthiopiaColombiaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Deeper Roots Coffee is a Cincinnati-based roaster dedicated to building lasting, ethical relationships with coffee farmers across the globe. By operating their own roasting facility and multiple neighborhood coffee bars, they focus on creating high-quality coffee experiences that emphasize connection and community. Their business model integrates sustainability and social impact, ensuring that their coffee production supports both local and international partners.

Ownership
Deeper Roots Coffee is an independent, family-owned company founded by a group of friends in Cincinnati.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to 'relationally sourced' coffee and fostering third-place environments in the Cincinnati area. They emphasize direct trade relationships with farmers and maintain a strong focus on community impact through their give-back programs.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Brazil · Tanzania · Ethiopia · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
Deeper Roots Coffee prioritizes direct trade relationships, frequently naming the specific farms and producers behind their coffees, such as Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza in Brazil. They offer both single-origin coffees and curated blends, ensuring transparency by highlighting the stories and locations of their producing partners.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Shantawene
  • — Guatemala La Armonia Hermosa
  • — Colombia La Palma
  • — Big Picture Blend
In the news

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

2025-12-19 · Cincinnati Business Courier
Deeper Roots to open second downtown location in Mercantile Center

Cincinnati-based roaster Deeper Roots Coffee announced plans to open its fifth location in the redeveloped Mercantile Building in downtown Cincinnati. The new coffee bar is scheduled to open in spring 2026, marking the company's second location in the downtown area.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 user provided a prompt identifying the brand as 'Deep Roots Coffee' in Huntsville, Alabama, but all verifiable web evidence confirms the brand is 'Deeper Roots Coffee' based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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