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Plowshares Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsPlowshares Coffee RoastersGuatemalaNicaraguaCosta RicaHondurasColombiaBrazilPeruEthiopiaRwandaKenyaIndependentLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Plowshares Coffee Roasters's site Plowshares Coffee Roasters is a boutique specialty coffee company that evolved from a wholesale roasting operation into a respected retail presence in New York City. They operate their own roastery and multiple cafe locations, emphasizing consistency and a welcoming community atmosphere. The brand is recognized for its early role in the NYC specialty coffee scene and its commitment to quality-focused roasting practices.
Ownership
Plowshares Coffee Roasters is an independent, privately-owned company.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Plowshares is known for its long-standing presence as a pioneer specialty roaster in New York City, focusing on quality-driven roasting and community-oriented cafe spaces in Harlem and the Upper West Side.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Nicaragua · Costa Rica · Honduras · Colombia · Brazil · Peru · Ethiopia · Rwanda · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand lists a wide range of origin countries on its website but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for its current coffee offerings. Their sourcing approach emphasizes quality and relationships with coffee producers, though specific lot-level transparency is not detailed in public documentation.
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 lists many origin countries, I could not verify specific current farm or producer partnerships as they do not maintain a public, updated list of single-origin lot details.