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Others Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Others Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsOthers CoffeeDistrict of Columbia coffee roastersEthiopiaPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Others Coffee is a Washington, DC-based specialty coffee roaster founded by baristas Ashley May and Brian Raupp. The company distinguishes itself through a highly creative, art-centric philosophy, where the founders leverage their professional backgrounds in illustration, painting, and music to inform both their roasting process and their distinct visual branding. Originally launched as a pandemic-era e-commerce venture on National Coffee Day in 2020, the brand has since evolved into a physical café presence in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. They maintain a reputation for intentional, small-batch production, focusing on high-quality single-origin offerings while providing custom coffee services and wholesale solutions for the local community.

Ownership
Others Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Ashley May and Brian Raupp.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its design-forward aesthetic, which incorporates the founders' backgrounds in illustration and music, and its origins as a pandemic-era startup that transitioned from e-commerce to a physical café space in Washington, DC.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand provides information on the region, altitude, and processing methods for its coffees, such as their Swiss Water Process decaf from Cajamarca, Peru. They do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for all offerings, focusing instead on the quality and profile of the origin.
Notable coffees
  • — ZZZCAF (Swiss Water Process Decaf, Cajamarca, Peru)
  • — Yirgacheffe (Ethiopia)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Others Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Sep 27, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

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Retailer information: Others Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Others Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical cafe located at 1722 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC.
Physical
Documented online sources
Others Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its coffee beans and subscriptions directly through its official website.
Website

I verified that Others Coffee operates a physical cafe in Washington, D.C., and maintains an e-commerce platform for direct-to-consumer sales; no other third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 11, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2026-06-25 · Sprudge
Build-Outs Of Coffee: Others Coffee In Washington, DC

Others Coffee, founded in 2020 by baristas Ashley May and Brian Raupp, is featured in the 2026 Build-Outs of Coffee series. The article highlights the company's transition from a pandemic-era e-commerce startup to a brick-and-mortar cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood, including their plans for equipment upgrades and community-focused initiatives.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 emphasizes intentionality and community, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable donation commitments were found on their website or in public coverage.

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