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Dryft Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Dryft Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsDryft CoffeeAlabama coffee roastersEthiopiaIndiaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Dryft Coffee is a Birmingham-based specialty coffee roaster that began as a mobile coffee bar. Founded by Q Grader Praveena Sundarraj, the company is dedicated to ethical sourcing by prioritizing coffee produced by women. The brand is currently evolving, with the founder launching a new project called Raani Coffee.

Ownership
Dryft Coffee is an independent, woman-owned business founded by Praveena Sundarraj. Recent reports indicate the brand is transitioning or rebranding to 'Raani Coffee' as the founder expands operations to Atlanta.
Founded
2022
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Dryft Coffee is known for its mobile coffee camper and its commitment to sourcing exclusively from women-owned farms or farms with majority-women employees. The brand emphasizes social impact by providing a portion of its profits back to the women in its supply chain.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · India · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand provides specific details about its producers, such as Bedhatu Jibicho in Ethiopia and the Mammen Family in India, often highlighting the farm name and elevation. They focus on single-origin coffees sourced with a specific social mission to support women in the coffee industry.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Gedeb (Producer: Bedhatu Jibicho)
  • — India - Ritual Dryft (Bettadakhan Estate)
  • — India - Rooted Dryft (Bettadakhan Estate)
  • — Colombia - El Limar (Producer: Orfa Constanza)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-29. 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's transition to 'Raani Coffee' is documented in recent event and permit filings, it is unclear if the 'Dryft Coffee' brand will continue to operate as a distinct entity or be fully replaced by the new name.

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