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Empire Coffee & Tea Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Empire Coffee & Tea Co.; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Coffee Holding Co., Inc.Roasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsEmpire Coffee & Tea Co.New Jersey coffee roastersBrazilGuatemalaCosta RicaSumatraColombiaPeruMexicoIndiaOwned by Coffee Holding Co., Inc.Origin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Empire Coffee & Tea Co. is a historic coffee roaster that has been operating since 1908. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, the company specializes in roasting a diverse range of single-origin beans and unique blends for its local community and online customers. They maintain a traditional approach to coffee, offering a wide selection of light to dark roasts alongside a variety of loose-leaf teas.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Empire Coffee & Tea Co. is owned by Coffee Holding Co., Inc.

The company is independent and family-owned, having been operated by the current owners since they took over in 1992.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-26.

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Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, having been operated by the current owners since they took over in 1992.
Founded
1908
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Being a long-standing, historic coffee roaster in the Hoboken community that offers a wide variety of specialty beans, flavored coffees, and loose-leaf teas.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Sumatra · Colombia · Peru · Mexico · India
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various international regions but does not publish specific farm or producer names. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and house-crafted blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Hoboken Blend
  • — House Blend #2
  • — Organic Peru Chanchamayo
  • — Organic Mexican Pluma
  • — AB Fab Blend
  • — After Dinner Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-26. 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 claims a founding date of 1908, I could not verify the specific historical continuity of the business ownership from its inception to the current owners who took over in 1992.

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