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Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters's site Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters is a New York City-based specialty coffee company that balances artistic passion with scientific rigor. Founded in 2008, the roaster operates multiple cafe locations and focuses on precise roasting profiles to highlight the unique characteristics of their beans. They are recognized for their commitment to quality, offering both curated single-origin selections and signature blends.
Ownership
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-founded business established by Rich Nieto in 2008.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, precise scientific approach to roasting, and its signature 'Rocket Fuel' cold brew.
Sourcing countries
Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes ethical sourcing and states that they scour the globe for high-quality beans, noting that farmers are paid more for higher-scoring coffees. While they highlight specific producers for limited releases, such as Jairo Arcila in Colombia, they do not consistently publish farm-level details for their entire range of blends and single origins.
Notable coffees
- — Colombia Jairo Arcila Gesha
- — Slap Shot Blend
- — Easy Rider Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand provides some specific producer names for limited edition coffees, I could not verify the full list of sourcing countries or a comprehensive list of farms for their standard product line.