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Goshen Coffee Company

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level

TagsGoshen Coffee Company Illinois coffee roasters Thailand Ethiopia Colombia Rwanda Independent Farm level Roasts in-house

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Goshen Coffee is a family-owned, female-led specialty coffee roaster based in Edwardsville, Illinois, with a significant presence in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Operating for over two decades, the company has built a reputation for its 'cultivated trade' philosophy, which prioritizes direct, long-term relationships with producers and paying premiums above fair trade standards. They utilize energy-efficient hybrid air and drum roasting technology to process their beans, ensuring freshness through a roast-to-order model. Beyond their retail cafes, they maintain a robust wholesale business serving hotels, co-working spaces, and restaurants, while consistently participating in industry competitions to refine their craft.

Ownership

Goshen Coffee is an independent, family-owned company. It was founded by Matt Herren in 2002 and later purchased by Jay Beard in 2011.

Founded

2002

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Goshen Coffee is known for its 'cultivated trade' philosophy, which emphasizes paying above fair trade prices and building direct relationships with producers. They are also recognized for their energy-efficient hybrid air and drum roasting process.

Sourcing countries

Thailand · Ethiopia · Colombia · Rwanda

Farm-level sourcing

The brand practices 'cultivated trade,' which involves working directly with farms and producers to support their growth. They frequently identify specific origins and producers, such as Nestor Lasso in Colombia and specific farm lots like Huai Mae Liam in Thailand.

Notable coffees

— Thailand Asor Merlaeku Anaerobic Natural
— Ethiopia Biruhi
— Colombia Pink Bourbon (La Minda)
— Peñas Blancas Yellow Bourbon

Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Goshen Coffee Company

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Bona Fide

Blend

A heritage blend featuring bold, chocolate layers and a smooth body with caramelized sugar notes.

Original roaster or listing source

Bright Eyed Breakfast

Blend

A lively and harmonious blend that is mildly nutty with a prominent syrupy body.

Original roaster or listing source

Black Dog Espresso

Blend

A classic and comforting espresso blend with bold, chocolatey characteristics.

Original roaster or listing source

Ethiopia Yebesele Natural

Ethiopia · Natural

A juicy and fruity single-origin coffee.

Original roaster or listing source

Old School Tattoo

Blend

A traditional balanced blend roasted to highlight bright and crisp fruit notes.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Goshen Coffee Company

Documented physical retailers

Goshen Coffee Cafe (Edwardsville)

Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's original cafe location in Edwardsville, Illinois, serving coffee and food.

Physical

Goshen Coffee Cafe (Soulard)

Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's cafe location in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.

Physical

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