Huntsville, Alabama, Alabama · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

The Kaffeeklatsch

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsThe Kaffeeklatsch Alabama coffee roasters Brazil Colombia Ethiopia Independent Roasts in-house

The Kaffeeklatsch is a long-standing Huntsville coffee roaster that has been operating in the city's historic downtown since the mid-1970s. The business focuses on traditional small-batch roasting techniques to provide fresh coffee and loose-leaf teas to the local community. It remains a cultural landmark in the area, maintaining a commitment to quality and consistency through decades of operation.

Ownership

The Kaffeeklatsch is an independent, family-owned business established and operated by Grant and Kathryn Heath.

Founded

1976

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The Kaffeeklatsch is a historic downtown Huntsville institution known for its nearly 50-year legacy of small-batch roasting using a vintage 1929 Jabez Burns roaster.

Sourcing countries

Brazil · Colombia · Ethiopia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources coffee from various international origins, often utilizing blends of different beans to achieve specific flavor profiles. While they provide tasting notes and roast information, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.

Notable coffees

— Ethiopia Harrar Queen City
— Brazil and French Roast Blend
— Breakfast Blend

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-28. 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 provides general origin information for its coffees, it does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer details for its current inventory.

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