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Specialty Java Inc.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Specialty Java Inc.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsSpecialty Java Inc.Minnesota coffee roastersColombiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Specialty Java Inc. is a Minnesota-based artisan coffee roaster that operates a direct-to-consumer and wholesale business model focused on shipping fresh-roasted coffee within hours of production. They provide extensive private labeling services for independent coffee shops and retailers while also managing their own organic brand, Jo Coffee. The company emphasizes a high-volume, roast-to-order approach to ensure maximum freshness for their clients across the United States.

Ownership
Specialty Java Inc. is an independent, family-owned company.
Founded
2002
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The company is known for its high-volume, roast-to-order model that provides fresh-roasted coffee to consumers and wholesale clients, including private label services for cafes and retailers.
Sourcing countries
Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade Arabica coffee from various regions globally, though they generally market by origin or region rather than specific farm names for their standard catalog. They do offer 'Limited Edition Reserves' where they provide more transparency regarding the growers. Their sourcing focuses on Fair Trade Certified Organic and conventional coffees.
Notable coffees
  • — Espresso Allegro (ORG)
  • — New World Breakfast (ORG)
  • — New York New York (ORG)
  • — Espresso Organico (ORG)
  • — Decadent Decaf (ORG)
  • — Velvet Soul (ORG)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 mentions sourcing from around the world, specific farm names for their standard catalog are not publicly listed, and the full list of sourcing countries is not explicitly detailed beyond general references to global sourcing.

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