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Roasting Plant Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Roasting Plant Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsRoasting Plant CoffeeNew York coffee roastersBrazilColombiaGuatemalaJamaicaHawaiiIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Roasting Plant Coffee is a tech-forward specialty coffee retailer that utilizes a patented automated system to roast beans in small batches directly within their cafes. By roasting on-demand, they aim to provide an exceptionally fresh cup of coffee for every customer. The company operates multiple locations across the United States and the United Kingdom.

Ownership
Roasting Plant Coffee is an independent, privately held company founded by Mike Caswell.
Founded
2007
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its proprietary 'Javabot' technology, an automated in-store system that roasts coffee in micro-batches on-demand at every cafe location.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Colombia · Guatemala · Jamaica · Hawaii
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade beans directly from coffee estates and farms, often highlighting specific origins and estates for their single-origin offerings. They emphasize direct relationships with growers and prioritize women-produced coffees, though they also offer a variety of house blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Jamaica Blue Mountain Reserve - Clifton Mount Estate
  • — Brazil Mao Da Anjo
  • — Decaf Colombian Sugar Cane
  • — Roasting Plant Blend
  • — Zen Blend
  • — Roasting Plant Espresso Blend
In the news

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

2026-06-15 · PR Newswire
Roasting Plant Coffee Reveals Global Acceleration Strategy

Roasting Plant Coffee announced a major international expansion phase, highlighted by a new licensing agreement to enter the Singapore market. The company is also actively seeking operating partners to expand its technology-enabled, in-store roasting model throughout the UK and the Middle East.

2026-06-04 · World Coffee Portal
Roasting Plant Coffee outlines next phase of global expansion

Following a $10 million capital raise and the appointment of a new CEO in late 2024, Roasting Plant Coffee is pursuing international growth. The company, known for its automated Javabot in-store roasting technology, is preparing to enter new markets after establishing a presence in the US and London.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-03. 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 relationships with farms and names specific estates for some single-origin coffees, it does not consistently publish the names of every individual farmer for all of its offerings.

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