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Auburn, Alabama, Alabama · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Thankfully Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Thankfully Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsThankfully CoffeeAlabama coffee roastersGuatemalaKenyaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-houseAnaerobic
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Thankfully Coffee is an Auburn-based specialty roastery dedicated to honoring the farmers behind their beans through long-term purchasing partnerships. They prioritize fresh, high-quality harvests and utilize light roasting techniques to showcase the inherent character and complexity of the coffee. The brand operates with a philosophy of gratitude, aiming to foster appreciation for the labor and skill involved in specialty coffee production.

Ownership
Thankfully Coffee is an independent, family-owned roastery operated by Alex and Robin Shotts.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Thankfully Coffee is known for its commitment to gratitude toward coffee producers and its focus on light-roast profiles that emphasize sweetness, acidity, and clarity.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes long-term, repeated seasonal purchases from producers to provide economic stability. While they highlight specific regions and washing stations, they generally focus on the producer relationship rather than publishing detailed farm-level data for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — San Agustin (Guatemala)
  • — Kenya Kamagogo AA
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Thankfully Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 5, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Ethiopia - Danche

Ethiopia · Depulped, 48hr wet fermentation, washed

This coffee features a profile of lavender, raspberry, peach, and champagne.

Original roaster or listing source

Honduras - Arturo Paz - Gesha

Honduras · 36hr Anaerobic Washed, Dark Room Dried

The flavor profile includes gardenia, magnolia, mango, and lemon candy.

Original roaster or listing source

Guatemala - San Agustin (Espresso)

San Agustin, Guatemala · Washed

This espresso blend offers notes of sweet citrus, rich cocoa, and silky caramel.

Original roaster or listing source

Ecuador - Finca Soledad - Mejorado Wave Washed

Intag Valley, Ecuador · Wave Washed

This coffee features bright notes of cranberry, lemonade, honeysuckle, marigold, and cotton candy.

Original roaster or listing source

Colombia - Marlon Bolaños - Gesha

Acevedo, Huila, Colombia · Double Fermentation Washed

The profile features jasmine, pineapple, key lime, and orange creamsicle.

Original roaster or listing source

External 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: Thankfully Coffee

Documented online sources
Thankfully Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of specialty coffee beans and subscriptions directly through its official website.
Website
The Way To Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): This online marketplace features and sells a selection of Thankfully Coffee's roasted beans.
Website

I was able to verify that Thankfully Coffee operates its own direct-to-consumer online store and is featured on the specialty coffee marketplace The Way To Coffee; while the brand mentions having wholesale accounts across the country, no specific physical retail locations were publicly listed or confirmed.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 7, 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 Thankfully Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-07-24 · Well Red AU
Thankfully Coffee Cupping — Well Red AU

Thankfully Coffee founder Alex Shotts hosted a guided public coffee cupping event at The Fox in Auburn, Alabama. The event allowed local attendees to participate in a blind tasting of the roaster's curated coffee selections.

2026-07-14 · The Entrusted Podcast
Thankfully | Alex Shotts | Episode #29 | Entrusted Podcast

In this podcast interview, founder Alex Shotts discusses the origins of Thankfully Coffee, which began in 2019. The conversation highlights the brand's growth from a local Auburn roaster to achieving national reach, including guest-roasting in New York City and a notable finish in a nationwide roaster poll.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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. The exact founding year of the company is not explicitly stated on their website or public profiles.

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