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Nashua, New Hampshire, New Hampshire · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Rare Breed Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Rare Breed Coffee's site Rare Breed Coffee is a New Hampshire-based roaster that focuses on high-quality, certified organic specialty coffee designed for active, modern lifestyles. By utilizing a unique 'Fusion Roast' method, they aim to create consistent, balanced flavor profiles that remain stable regardless of harvest fluctuations. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond their sourcing to their distinctive, infinitely recyclable steel can packaging.
Ownership
Rare Breed Coffee is an independent, family-owned company. It was formerly known as A&E Coffee and is led by Emeran Langmaid.
Founded
2001
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its proprietary 'Fusion Roast' technique, where multiple green coffee origins are blended and roasted together in a single pass. They are also recognized for packaging their certified organic specialty coffee in infinitely recyclable steel cans.
Sourcing countries
Papua New Guinea
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes that it sources certified organic specialty coffee from global partners who utilize sustainable and ethical practices. While they highlight the quality of their beans, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Son of a Beach (Seasonal)
- — Cat Magic Coffee
- — Brain Waves Functional Coffee
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/pages/about
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/collections/coffee
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/collections/wholesale-products
- https://linkedin.com/company/rare-breed-coffee
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/pages/wholesale
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
- https://www.wacaco.com/blogs/news/roast-review-rare-breed
- https://www.instagram.com/drinkrarebreed?hl=en
- https://rarebreedcoffee.com/blogs/news/meet-a-e-owner-emeran-langmaid-a-certified-and-licensed-q-grader
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-28. 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 mentions global sourcing partners, they do not provide a comprehensive list of specific countries or farm-level details on their website.