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Java Jones Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Java Jones Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsJava Jones RoastersMichigan coffee roastersPeruBrazilColombiaCosta RicaHaitiGuatemalaEthiopiaIndonesiaSumatraJava, IndonesiaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Java Jones Roasters is a specialty coffee company based in Richland, Michigan, where it operates a storefront and roastery. The business began in 2011 when Mark Jones started roasting coffee as a hobby, eventually transitioning into a professional operation in 2014. The company is documented for its distinct wood-roasting process, which utilizes hardwood charcoal fires to heat beans in micro-batches. This traditional method is intended to produce a fuller flavor profile while eliminating bitterness in the final cup.

Ownership
Java Jones Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Mark Jones.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its unique, rustic wood-roasting technique using hardwood charcoal fires to produce small-batch coffee that is marketed as having a fuller flavor and no bitterness.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Haiti · Guatemala · Ethiopia · Indonesia · Sumatra · Java
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee through importers that work closely with growers. They prioritize the story and growing practices of the coffee over formal certifications, and do not publicly list specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Peru
  • — Brazil
  • — Colombia
  • — Ethiopia
  • — Sumatra
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-25. 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 lists several countries of origin, it does not provide specific details or names for the farms or producers behind its current coffee offerings.

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