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Hazard Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Hazard Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsHazard Coffee CompanyKentucky coffee roastersColombiaPeruIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Hazard Coffee Company is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe located in the heart of Eastern Kentucky. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, the company combines a scientific, data-driven approach to roasting with a commitment to community development and downtown revitalization in Hazard.

Ownership
Hazard Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Stephen and Maggie Prosser.
Founded
2021
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its role in the downtown revitalization of Hazard, Kentucky, and for its data-driven, scientific approach to roasting and brewing coffee.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from various suppliers that practice fair trade and maintain equitable supply chains. They offer both single-origin coffees, often identifying specific farms or regions like Huila and Finca Cañaguate, as well as blended options.
Notable coffees
  • — Huila (Washed)
  • — Valle Del Cauca: Sugarcane Decaf
  • — Finca Cañaguate (Semi-washed)
  • — Fourseam (Washed)
  • — Peru Warmikuna
  • — Thirfty’s Blend
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Hazard Coffee Company, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-06-17 · Hazard Herald
ROOTS exhibit and Juneteenth celebration returning to downtown Hazard

The Southeast Kentucky African-American Museum and Cultural Center announced that its third annual 'ROOTS: Black Art and Life in These Hills' exhibit would return to Hazard Coffee Company. The cafe served as the venue for the organization's inaugural exhibit and continues to support local arts and culture programming.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-22. 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 website and public listings confirm they roast in-house using an Aillio Bullet, specific details regarding the full list of current sourcing partners beyond the identified coffee origins were not fully detailed.

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