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The Mill Coffee & Tea

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsThe Mill Coffee & TeaNebraska coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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The Mill Coffee & Tea is a historic Lincoln-based coffee roaster and espresso bar that has served the community for five decades. It operates multiple locations across Lincoln, including a flagship roastery in the city's Haymarket district, and is recognized for its commitment to craft roasting and local community engagement.

Ownership
The Mill Coffee & Tea is an independent, family-owned business currently owned and operated by Daniel and Tamara Sloan.
Founded
1975
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The Mill is a long-standing Lincoln institution known for being a pioneer of the city's specialty coffee scene, operating as a small-batch craft roaster and community hub since 1975.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand describes itself as a small-batch roaster that sources coffee from around the world, but it does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names on its website. Its offerings include a variety of single-origin coffees and blends.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about The Mill Coffee & Tea, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-09-18 · KLKN-TV
The Mill Coffee & Tea announces new Lincoln location

The Mill Coffee & Tea has announced plans to open its seventh location, to be called The Mill at The Heights, at 27th Street and Highway 2 in Lincoln. The new site will feature the company's first drive-thru service, as well as a full bar and an outdoor patio.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 coffee from around the world, it does not provide a transparent list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level details on its public-facing website.

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