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Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsJava Love Coffee Roasting Co.New Jersey coffee roastersBoliviaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.'s site Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. was founded in 2011 by Jodie Dawson and Kristine Ellis after they struggled to find quality coffee near their home in the Sullivan Catskills. The company began in a small 400-square-foot space in Bethel, New York, before expanding its operations into New Jersey. Today, the roastery produces coffee in small batches to ensure freshness and maintain the specific character of each bean. The brand is documented for its Coffee with Integrity philosophy, which emphasizes organic, fair-trade, and sustainably sourced beans alongside a commitment to environmental responsibility.
Ownership
Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. is an independent, woman-owned business founded by Jodie Dawson and Kristine Ellis-Petrik.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its 'Coffee with Integrity' philosophy, focusing on small-batch, artisan roasting of organic, fair-trade, and sustainably sourced beans.
Sourcing countries
Bolivia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing organic, fair-trade, and Rainforest Alliance certified beans, but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for its offerings. They focus on ethical sourcing practices and long-term sustainability rather than farm-level transparency. Their catalog includes both single-origin coffees and various blends.
Notable coffees
- — Bad Ass Brew
- — Hudson Valley Blend
- — Mokha Java
- — Premium House Blend
- — Catskills Harvest Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://javaloveroasters.com/pages/the-story-of-java-love
- https://javaloveroasters.com/pages/sustainable-coffee-supporting-local-global-communities
- https://javaloveroasters.com/
- https://citylifestyle.com/articles/1ef3a226-aee4-4540-bb03-12e7c00e782b
- https://javaloveroasters.com/blogs/news/why-fair-trade-matters
- https://montclairlocal.news/2024/05/java-love-coffee-to-open-third-shop-near-bay
- https://sprudge.com/build-outs-of-coffee-java-love-coffee-roasting-co-in-montcla
- https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/456376-87
- https://javaloveroasters.com/collections/coffee
- https://jerseybites.com/java-love-celebrates-10-years-of-coffee-with-integrity-and-love
- https://montclairlocal.news/2024/05/java-love-coffee-to-open-third-shop-near-bay-street-station
- https://www.roi-nj.com/2019/05/09/lifestyle/the-accidental-roasters-how-dawson-petrik-fell-into-1-5m-coffee-business-in-montclair
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-26. 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 frequently mentions sourcing from various regions, they do not provide a comprehensive list of all sourcing countries or specific farm names on their public website.