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Shavi Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Shavi Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsShavi Coffee RoastersDistrict of Columbia coffee roastersEthiopiaYemenIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Shavi Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee brand that bridges European coffee culture with an adventurous, experimental approach to roasting. They focus on rare, high-quality single-origin lots and prioritize transparency in their relationships with coffee producers. The company operates with a mission to elevate the coffee experience through intentional roasting techniques and a commitment to bold, complex flavor profiles.

Ownership
Shavi Coffee Roasters is an independent, founder-led company established by a group of friends from France and the USA.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on high-intensity, experimental, and competition-grade specialty coffee lots, often utilizing advanced processing methods like anaerobic fermentation.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Yemen
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees and explicitly names specific washing stations or regions, such as Chelbesa and Bombe Abore in Ethiopia. They emphasize working with producer partners and highlight the specific processing methods used at the farm level.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Esayas Barso Natural Anaerobic
  • — Chelbesa
  • — Bombe Abore
  • — Turaco
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Shavi Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 9, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Shavi Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Shavi Coffee Roasters (Tbilisi locations)
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates multiple physical cafe locations in Tbilisi, Georgia, where they sell their coffee and brewing equipment.
Physical
Documented online sources
Shavi Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its roasted coffee beans and brewing accessories directly to customers in the United States via its website.
Website

I was able to verify that Shavi Coffee Roasters operates as a roaster with a direct-to-consumer online store for the US market and multiple physical cafe locations in Tbilisi, Georgia; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 10, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2026-08-26 · Mato
Shavi Coffee Roasters USA in Washington

Shavi Coffee Roasters operates as a roaming specialty coffee entity in Washington, DC, rather than maintaining a permanent storefront. The brand partners with local venues to host pop-ups, collaborative workshops, and educational events while retailing their single-origin whole bean coffee.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 maintains a clear presence in both Washington, DC and Tbilisi, Georgia, the exact founding year is not explicitly stated on their primary websites.

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