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Cavalier, North Dakota, North Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Sparky's Craft Coffee Roasting

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Sparky's Craft Coffee Roasting; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsSparky's Craft Coffee RoastingNorth Dakota coffee roastersEthiopiaCosta RicaColombiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Sparky's Craft Coffee Roasting is a small-batch, independent roastery based in Cavalier, North Dakota, established by a husband-and-wife team. The company emphasizes a scientific approach to roasting, aiming to highlight the natural flavor profiles of beans to create a superior cup that can be enjoyed black. They operate both as an e-commerce roastery and a local café.

Ownership
Sparky's Craft Coffee Roasting is an independent, family-owned business founded by A.J. Ramirez and his wife.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, handcrafted approach to roasting, focusing on producing high-quality coffee intended to be enjoyed black without artificial flavorings.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Costa Rica · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees and blends, highlighting regional characteristics such as Ethiopian chocolate and fruit notes or Central American sweetness. While they identify specific origins and occasionally mention producer groups like 'Women Producers,' they do not consistently publish specific farm or washing station names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Costa Rica Las Lajas Unicorn Honey
  • — Below Zero Ethiopia Natural
  • — Women Producers Colombia
  • — Sparky's Blend
  • — Winter Blend
In the news

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

2026-06-17 · Coffee Globetrotter
Sparky's Craft Coffee Roasting at Chicago CoffeeFest 2026

Sparky's Craft Coffee Roasting, a North Dakota-based roastery, was featured at the 2026 Chicago Coffee Fest. During the event, the company received a bronze medal in the 2026 Golden Bean competition.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. 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 identifies specific countries and general producer categories, I could not verify the specific farm names for all current single-origin offerings.

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