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Shoebox Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsShoebox Coffee RoastersIllinois coffee roastersEthiopiaKenyaColombiaGuatemalaEcuadorPeruRwandaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago-based micro-roastery dedicated to producing high-quality, light-roasted coffee with a focus on clarity and vibrant acidity. The brand operates as an online-only business, releasing fresh, small-batch single-origin coffees on a weekly basis. Their approach emphasizes direct sourcing relationships and meticulous roast profiles that highlight the unique characteristics of each origin.

Ownership
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is an independent, owner-operated micro-roastery founded by Maxwell Mooney.
Founded
2025
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its ultra-light roast profiles that emphasize high acidity, fruit-forward flavors, and floral complexity. They are recognized for their weekly small-batch coffee drops and a business model that operates primarily as an online retailer.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Kenya · Colombia · Guatemala · Ecuador · Peru · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
Shoebox Coffee Roasters provides high transparency by naming specific producers, washing stations, and farms for their single-origin offerings. They maintain direct relationships with farmers, including work in Ecuador, and utilize reputable importing partners to ensure traceability for their African and Latin American lots.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Shoondhisa Natural (Sookoo Coffee)
  • — Ethiopia Mulish Washed (Testi Coffee)
  • — Ecuador Finca Cruz Loma Gesha
  • — Guatemala Victoriana Ramirez Caturra
  • — Peru Dwight Aguilar Red Gesha
  • — Colombia Julián Calderón Pink Bourbon
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's website and various coffee databases confirm its 2025 founding and operational model, the exact month of founding is cited differently in some secondary sources, so 2025 is used as the primary verified year.

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