Gatlin Blend
This long-standing blend features an earthy profile described as country western.
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Austin, Texas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Texas Coffee Traders
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Texas Coffee Traders's site Texas Coffee Traders is a veteran artisanal coffee roaster based in East Austin that has been operating since 1994. They provide a wide spectrum of roasted beans, ranging from light to dark, alongside equipment repair and consulting services for wholesale and retail customers. The company is deeply committed to community engagement and maintains a unique, direct-trade partnership with coffee-growing families in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Ownership
Texas Coffee Traders is an independent, family-owned business founded by RC and Beth Beall.
Founded
1994
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Known as Austin's original Eastside roastery, the company is recognized for its long-standing presence in the local coffee scene, extensive selection of over 100 coffee varieties, and its direct partnership with the Café Monteverde association in Costa Rica.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from various global regions but maintains a specific, direct-trade relationship with the Café Monteverde association in Costa Rica, which consists of 18 families. The owners also operate their own farm in the Monteverde region. While they offer a wide range of single-origin and blended coffees, they do not consistently publish specific farm names for all global offerings beyond their Monteverde selections.
Notable coffees
- — Café Monteverde - San Isidro
- — Café Monteverde Selection
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Texas Coffee Traders
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Grizzly Blend®
Indonesia
This is a medium roast coffee from Indonesia.
Original roaster or listing sourceCoffee Traders' Great Rift Valley®
East Africa
This blend combines East African beans to create a rich tasting coffee.
Original roaster or listing sourceBluebonnet Blend™
Central/South America
A bold and lively organic fair trade light roast with a hint of vanilla.
Original roaster or listing sourceTexas Pecan
This is a popular flavored coffee with a rich and nutty profile.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: Texas Coffee Traders
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical location in East Austin selling fresh roasted coffee beans, tea, and merchandise.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Roastery location in Austin offering the full catalog of roasted coffee, bar supply, and home espresso machines.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering their full catalog of coffee blends, single-origin beans, and loose-leaf teas for delivery.
Website
Historical source note (not live inventory): Platform providing delivery services for Texas Coffee Traders products in the Austin area.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's two physical retail locations in Austin and their primary online store; while the brand serves wholesale partners, specific third-party retail grocery or specialty store locations were not publicly listed.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 26, 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 Texas Coffee Traders, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-06-18 · The Austin Chronicle
Best of Austin 2026: Coffee Shop Texas Coffee Traders was recognized as a finalist in the 'Coffee Shop' category for the 2026 Austin Chronicle 'Best of Austin' readers' poll.
2026-03-19 · Austin Coffee Collective
ACC Latte Art Throwdown - Hosted at Texas Coffee Traders Texas Coffee Traders hosted a monthly latte art throwdown organized by the Austin Coffee Collective. The event served as a community gathering for local baristas to compete and network.
2026-03-05 · The Austin Chronicle
Coffee & a Joint In a column discussing the intersection of coffee and cannabis culture in Austin, Texas Coffee Traders is highlighted as the local roaster supplying beans for the cannabis-focused business LazyDaze.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.texascoffeetraders.com/about
- https://www.texascoffeetraders.com/locations
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Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-07. 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 company website lists a wide variety of single-origin coffees, specific farm names for origins outside of their Monteverde partnership are not consistently provided on their public product pages.