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Gigawatt Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsGigawatt Coffee RoastersIllinois coffee roastersHondurasCosta RicaCameroonPapua New GuineaEthiopiaBrazilMexicoIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Gigawatt Coffee Roasters is a Chicagoland-based roastery that utilizes fluid-bed air roasting technology to produce small-batch, smooth coffee. Founded during the pandemic, the company focuses on direct-to-consumer sales through its website and a significant presence at local farmers markets. They emphasize a clean, non-bitter flavor profile achieved by suspending beans in hot air rather than tumbling them against hot metal.

Ownership
Gigawatt Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by the husband-and-wife team Eli and Jen Coleman.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its specialized fluid-bed air roasting process, which they claim produces a cleaner, smoother cup of coffee by avoiding the bitterness associated with traditional drum roasting.
Sourcing countries
Honduras · Costa Rica · Cameroon · Papua New Guinea · Ethiopia · Brazil · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from a mix of direct importer relationships and larger importers. They frequently identify specific origins such as the Sigri Estate in Papua New Guinea or the Boyo region in Cameroon, though they do not consistently publish the names of individual farmers for every offering. Their catalog includes both single-origin selections and signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Sigri Estate Peaberry (Papua New Guinea)
  • — Organic Honduran (Honduras)
  • — Costa Rican Dota Tarrazu (Costa Rica)
  • — Cameroon Mount Oku (Cameroon)
  • — Organic Ethiopian Guji (Ethiopia)
  • — Santa Hedwirges (Brazil)
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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. While the brand identifies specific estates and regions for many of its single-origin coffees, it does not consistently provide the names of individual farmers or specific washing stations for every product in its rotation.

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