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Heine Brothers Coffee

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsHeine Brothers CoffeeKentucky coffee roastersDominican RepublicMexicoGuatemalaNicaraguaColombiaPeruBoliviaEthiopiaIndonesiaTimor-LesteIndependentOrigin / region level
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Heine Brothers Coffee is a Louisville-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain established in 1994. The company is deeply committed to social responsibility, operating as a 100% Fair Trade and organic roaster with a focus on community engagement. They operate numerous retail locations throughout the Louisville area and Southern Indiana.

Ownership
Heine Brothers Coffee is an independent, locally-owned company. In 2011, co-founder Mike Mays bought out his partner's interest and merged the company with the local Vint coffee chain.
Founded
1994
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Heine Brothers is known for being a long-standing Louisville staple that exclusively roasts 100% organic and Fair Trade certified coffee. They are also recognized as a founding member of Cooperative Coffees, an importer dedicated to supporting small-scale farmer cooperatives.
Sourcing countries
Dominican Republic · Mexico · Guatemala · Nicaragua · Colombia · Peru · Bolivia · Ethiopia · Indonesia · East Timor
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its coffee through Cooperative Coffees, a member-owned importer that works directly with small-scale farmer cooperatives. While they emphasize their commitment to Fair Trade and organic partnerships, they generally market their coffees by origin or blend name rather than publishing specific farm or producer names for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala San Marcos
  • — Good Morning Blend
  • — Longest '94
  • — Mocha Java
  • — Traveler Blend
  • — Late Night Diner
In the news

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

2025-11-20 · Daily Coffee News
Louisville's Heine Bros Coffee Names Jessica Lord CEO

Heine Brothers Coffee has promoted Jessica Lord to chief executive officer, succeeding founder Mike Mays. Lord, who has been with the company since 2010, previously served as the chain's chief operating officer.

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 provides extensive information on their cooperative sourcing model, specific farm-level details for their current single-origin offerings are not explicitly listed on their public website.

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