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Bronx, New York, New York · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Oval Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Oval Coffee Roasters's site Oval Coffee Roasters is a Bronx-based specialty coffee company that prioritizes clarity, balance, and accessibility in its light to light-medium roasts. By focusing on easy-to-understand coffee attributes rather than complex origin details, they aim to simplify the specialty coffee experience for everyday consumers. Their product range includes both whole bean coffee and convenient, single-serve pour-over drip bags suitable for home, office, and travel.
Ownership
Oval Coffee Roasters is an independent, privately held company co-founded by Christopher Alspach and Andrew Itzkowitz.
Founded
2023
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its attribute-first coffee architecture, focusing on three core profiles: Women-Grown, Natural Process, and Half Caff. They are also recognized for their innovative, equipment-free pour-over single-serve drip bags designed for convenience in retail, hospitality, and travel settings.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes intentional sourcing and highlights specific attributes like 'Women-Grown' coffee, but does not publicly list the specific farms, farmers, or washing stations for its core lineup. Their offerings are categorized by these broad profiles rather than specific geographic origins or farm names.
Notable coffees
- — Bowling Green (Women-Grown)
- — The Natural (Natural Process)
- — Riverside (Half Caff)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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 emphasizes 'Women-Grown' sourcing, they do not provide a public list of the specific countries or farms from which they source their green coffee.