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Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsSacred Grounds Coffee RoastersConnecticut coffee roastersMexicoEthiopiaIndonesiaColombiaPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters is a small-batch, independent roastery based in Sherman, Connecticut, dedicated to providing fresh, organic, and fair-trade certified coffee. The company emphasizes sustainable practices and the importance of freshness, encouraging customers to grind beans immediately before brewing. They operate both a retail storefront and a wholesale business, serving the local Connecticut community.

Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, founded by Sherman resident John Rich.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Sacred Grounds is known for its commitment to exclusively roasting USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified specialty coffee in small batches using infrared roasters.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Ethiopia · Indonesia · Colombia · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade green coffee beans, often through brokers, with a focus on organic and fair trade certifications. They identify coffees by country and region, such as Mexico Chiapas or Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, but do not typically publish specific farm or producer names.
Notable coffees
  • — Supernatural (dark roast)
  • — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
  • — Mexico Chiapas
In the news

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

2025-01-31 · Patch
Black Rock Coffee House & Kitchen Opens In Fairfield

The newly opened Black Rock Coffee House & Kitchen in Fairfield, Connecticut, has incorporated coffee from the Sherman-based roastery Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters into its menu. This highlights the continued presence of the small-batch roaster in the regional Connecticut coffee scene.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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 ethical sourcing and fair trade, I could not verify specific farm-level details or direct-trade partnerships beyond their general commitment to sourcing through brokers and farmers.

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