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Hendersonville, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Independent Bean Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
Visit Independent Bean Roasters's site Independent Bean Roasters is a craft coffee roaster based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, dedicated to the art of roasting single-origin beans. Founded in 2017 by the owners of the Underground Baking Company, the roastery operates out of a historic former barbershop. They prioritize freshness by roasting weekly and exclusively selling whole bean coffee to ensure quality.
Ownership
Independent Bean Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Matthew Hickman and Lisa Hoffman, who also own the nearby Underground Baking Company.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on single-origin, craft-roasted coffee and its "farm to mug" philosophy. It operates out of a historic storefront in Hendersonville's 7th Avenue District.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its coffee from farmers and cooperatives globally, focusing on single-origin offerings. While they emphasize a "farm to mug" mission, they currently list coffees by country or region rather than naming specific farms or producers on their public shop page.
Notable coffees
- — Chiapas, Mexico
- — Sumatra, Indonesia
- — Decaf Mexico
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand emphasizes a "farm to mug" mission, I could not verify specific farm or producer names for their current coffee offerings on their website.