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Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Red Hot Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Red Hot Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsRed Hot RoastersKentucky coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Red Hot Roasters began in 2006 when Sondra Powell started roasting coffee for wholesale in the Irish Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. The company is documented for its signature drive-thru coffee service and its commitment to small-batch, USDA-certified organic beans. Over the years, the family-owned business expanded its reach to include retail sales at local farmers markets and regional grocery stores. Today, the roaster is recognized for providing coffee services to major local venues like the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Ownership
Red Hot Roasters is an independent, family-owned business.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized in Louisville for its convenient drive-thru coffee service, small-batch organic roasting, and presence at local farmers markets.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand markets its coffee as USDA certified organic, but it does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names for its offerings. Their coffee is typically sold as blends or general organic offerings rather than single-origin lots with detailed traceability.
Notable coffees
  • — Dark Roast
  • — Americano
  • — Cold Brew
  • — Eskimo Latte
  • — Honey You Cant Handle Me Latte
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-22. 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 that its coffee is USDA certified organic, it does not provide specific information regarding the countries of origin or the names of the farms from which they source their beans.

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