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Columbus, Ohio, Ohio · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
One Line Coffee
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsOne Line CoffeeOhio coffee roastersBurundiPapua New GuineaEthiopiaCosta RicaEl SalvadorColombiaMexicoKenyaPeruIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit One Line Coffee's site One Line Coffee is a specialty roaster and cafe group based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to connecting consumers with high-quality, ethically sourced coffee. The company focuses on small-producer relationships, rigorous roast profiling, and community education through its dedicated cupping and training labs.
Ownership
One Line Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Mark and Dave Forman, with Stacey Forman Donnelly later joining the leadership team.
Founded
2003
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its farm-to-cup philosophy, focus on small-producer relationships, and community-oriented cupping and training labs.
Sourcing countries
Burundi · Papua New Guinea · Ethiopia · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Colombia · Mexico · Kenya · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
One Line Coffee emphasizes direct relationships with small producers and frequently names the specific washing stations or farms behind their single-origin offerings. They prioritize sustainable pricing and visit origin countries to engage directly with farmers. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and curated blends.
Notable coffees
- — Burundi Hafi (Hafi Washing Station)
- — Papua New Guinea Mong
- — La Esperanza (Esmérita Vásquez Ramírez)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 provides extensive information on its sourcing philosophy and specific producer relationships, it does not publish a comprehensive, real-time list of every farm or farmer currently in its supply chain.