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Modcup Coffee Company

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsModcup Coffee CompanyNew Jersey coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Modcup is a Jersey City-based specialty coffee roaster that evolved from a mobile coffee cart into a multi-location café and roasting operation. The company focuses on a producer-first philosophy, sourcing high-quality beans and utilizing lighter roast profiles to preserve the natural, fruit-forward characteristics of the coffee. They are recognized for their transparent supply chain and their mission to make specialty coffee accessible and engaging for the local community.

Ownership
Modcup is an independent, founder-owned company established by Travas Clifton.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Modcup is known for its direct-trade sourcing, a commitment to lighter roasting profiles that highlight fruit-forward and floral notes, and its origins as a mobile coffee cart operation in Jersey City.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct relationships with farmers and producers, frequently highlighting specific partners such as Tamiru Tadesse of Alo Coffee and the Holguín family of Inmaculada Coffee Farms. They offer both curated blends and a rotating selection of single-origin coffees that prioritize traceability to the producer level.
Notable coffees
  • — Tamiru Tadesse (Alo Coffee)
  • — Inmaculada Coffee Farms (Colombia)
In the news

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

2026-07-03 · Grid Real Estate
Modcup Opening Massive New Roastery & Café in Downtown Jersey City

Modcup has signed a lease for a new space at 420 Marin Boulevard in Downtown Jersey City, which will house a large-scale roastery and cafe. The facility is planned to feature a 35-kg Loring coffee roaster, marking a significant production expansion for the company.

2026-05-22 · Jersey Digs
Jersey City’s Modcup Launches Fourth Outpost

Modcup Coffee Company has expanded its local footprint by opening a fourth cafe location in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City at 360 Communipaw Avenue. This opening continues the brand's growth from its origins as a coffee cart to a multi-location roastery and cafe operation.

Sources used in this deep dive
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 highlights specific producer relationships, a comprehensive list of every current sourcing country was not explicitly detailed beyond their primary featured partners.

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