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Berea, Ohio, Ohio · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Red Cedar Coffee Co.
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Red Cedar Coffee Co.'s site Red Cedar Coffee Co. is a specialty gourmet roaster based in Berea, Ohio, that focuses on highlighting the unique character of Arabica beans through careful, in-house roasting. The company maintains a strong commitment to direct trade and sustainable sourcing practices, working closely with producers at the farm level. In addition to their retail and wholesale coffee offerings, they operate a roastery and coffee bar that serves as a community hub.
Ownership
Red Cedar Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business operated by Larry, Julie, and Anne Denton.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to specialty-grade Arabica beans, direct trade relationships, and its focus on Swiss Water Processed decaf coffee.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes direct trade relationships and visits to farms to observe cultivation and processing. They specifically highlight named micro-lots and farms, such as Rivense del Chirripo and La Lia Finca Dragon in Costa Rica. While they source from various regions, their public transparency is most detailed regarding these specific direct trade partnerships.
Notable coffees
- — La Lia Finca Dragon (Costa Rica)
- — Rivense del Chirripo (Costa Rica)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 sourcing from the world's leading coffee-growing regions, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries beyond their featured Costa Rican partners is not explicitly published.