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Durham, North Carolina, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Derby Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsDerby Coffee RoastersEthiopiaColombiaPapua New GuineaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Derby Coffee Roasters's site Derby Coffee Roasters is a Durham-based specialty coffee company dedicated to the craft of small-batch roasting. Founded by Kevin Derby, the brand focuses on bringing out the distinct characteristics of each bean to provide a high-quality coffee experience. They offer a variety of single-origin beans, signature blends, and ready-to-drink cold brew products.
Ownership
Derby Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Durham native Kevin Derby.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Derby Coffee Roasters is known for its small-batch, craft roasting approach that emphasizes highlighting the unique flavor profiles of individual coffee beans.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Papua New Guinea
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various international origins, often highlighting specific regions or washing stations such as El Palto. While they provide origin details for their offerings, they do not consistently publish specific farm or farmer names for every coffee. Their catalog includes both single-origin selections and curated blends.
Notable coffees
- — El Palto
- — Chelelektu - Washed
- — Nyota
- — Kuta Kofi
- — Nahun Sanchez
- — Popayan Decaf
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand lists specific coffee names like 'Nahun Sanchez' and 'El Palto', it was not possible to verify if these represent specific farm names or regional processing designations through their public website.