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Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsRagamuffin Coffee RoastersCalifornia coffee roastersEthiopiaGuatemalaColombiaIndependentRoasts in-houseAnaerobic
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Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in Ventura County, California, dedicated to craft, community, and quality. Founded by Shawn and Sarah Pritchett, the company evolved from a garage-based hobby into a local staple known for its direct-trade philosophy and small-batch roasting. They prioritize building meaningful relationships with coffee producers to ensure high-quality, specialty-grade beans for their customers.

Ownership
Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Shawn and Sarah Pritchett.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Ragamuffin is known for its commitment to high-scoring, specialty-grade coffee and its focus on fostering community connections in Ventura County. They are recognized for their direct trade relationships and small-batch roasting approach.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Guatemala · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships and sourcing specialty-grade coffee, often highlighting specific origins. While they have historically featured high-scoring single origins like Ethiopia Konga and Guatemala Acatenango Gesha, their website does not consistently publish a comprehensive list of current farm or producer names for all offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Konga
  • — Guatemala Acatenango Gesha
  • — Strawberry Heist Barrel Aged Coffee
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 30, 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.

Colombia - La Playita

Finca La Playita, Huila, Colombia · 36hr Anaerobic Process

The coffee features tasting notes of brown sugar, lemon tea, and chamomile.

Original roaster or listing source

Strawberry Heist | Barrel Aged Coffee

Ethiopia (Adado) · Natural Process (aged in brandy barrels)

This complex cup offers notes of strong brandy, sweet strawberry, black tea, and a lingering oak finish.

Original roaster or listing source

Ethiopia Kayon Mountain

Kayon Mountain, Shakiso, East Guji, Ethiopia · Natural Process

This coffee presents tasting notes of blackberry, pear, chocolate, and floral.

Original roaster or listing source

Guatemala Finca de Dios Anaerobic

Finca de Dios, Fraijanes, Guatemala · Anaerobic Washed Process

The flavor profile includes notes of citrus blossom, Brazil nut, and golden raisin.

Original roaster or listing source

Better Day - Espresso

Colombia and El Salvador · Washed and Natural Process

This house espresso blend features notes of orange blossom, peach, caramel, and milk chocolate.

Original roaster or listing source

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.

In the news

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

2026-10-05 · Sprudge
The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Ventura, California

Sprudge featured Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters in its guide to the Ventura coffee scene, highlighting the brand's unique presence as a functioning roastery located within The Collection shopping center in Oxnard. The article notes the brand's growth from a garage-based operation to its current retail footprint in Newbury Park and Oxnard.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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 direct trade and relationship-based sourcing, I could not verify a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all current farm partners or producers on their public website.

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