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Duluth, Minnesota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Duluth Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsDuluth Coffee Co.MexicoPeruColombiaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaIndonesiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Duluth Coffee Co.'s site Duluth Coffee Company is a specialty roaster based in Northern Minnesota that prioritizes intentionality and integrity from cultivation to cup. Founded by Eric Faust, the company has grown from a small garage operation into a significant regional roaster that maintains a strong focus on single-origin sourcing and direct farmer relationships. They operate a downtown Duluth cafe and roastery, emphasizing education and the craft of highlighting unique coffee characteristics.
Ownership
Duluth Coffee Company is an independent, founder-owned business established by Eric Faust.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to single-origin coffees, direct-trade relationships with farmers, and its focus on highlighting the inherent flavor profiles of beans through careful, intentional roasting.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Peru · Colombia · Central America · South America · Africa · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes direct relationships and travels to origin to contract coffee directly with farmers. They focus exclusively on single-origin offerings, often identifying specific regions or producers, such as their Peruvian Washed Gesha from Gilmer Cordova.
Notable coffees
- — Gilmer Cordova - Peruvian Washed Gesha
- — Chiapas, Mexico
- — Cajamarca, Peru
- — Huila, Colombia
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://duluthcoffeecompany.com/
- https://duluthcoffeecompany.com/pages/roastery
- https://duluthcoffeecompany.com/pages/history-mission
- https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/crafting-coffee-conversations-duluth-coffee-company-expands-but-retains-focus
- https://www.kowalskis.com/about-us/our-local-partners/grocery-partners/duluth-coffee-company
- https://linkedin.com/company/duluthcoffeecompany
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. 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 company emphasizes direct relationships and names specific producers for some coffees, it does not consistently publish a comprehensive list of every farm or farmer for all current offerings on their website.