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Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Three Ships Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Three Ships Coffee's site Three Ships Coffee is a Virginia Beach-based roaster that evolved from a garage operation into a community-focused specialty coffee brand. Inspired by Scandinavian roasting techniques and the Pacific Northwest coffee scene, they prioritize slow-roasting processes to highlight the natural complexity of their beans. The company maintains a strong connection to its local community while sourcing high-quality, single-origin coffees from around the world.
Ownership
Three Ships Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Amy and Brad Ewing.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on single-origin coffees, Scandinavian-inspired roasting styles, and a commitment to transparency that treats coffee with the same meticulous attention to terroir as fine wine.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Ecuador
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes single-origin coffees and provides information on the country, farm, and varietal for its offerings. They focus on sourcing from small farmers and celebrate the specific terroir of each coffee in their roast profiles.
Notable coffees
- — Las Torres (Costa Rica)
- — El Sauce Especial (Ecuador)
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Three Ships Coffee
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.
Monte Lenta
Costa Rica
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
Original roaster or listing sourceShiptown Espresso Blend
Specific tasting notes are not provided on the product page.
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: Three Ships Coffee
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Flagship cafe located in the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach that sells whole-bean coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Cafe location in Virginia Beach that sells whole-bean coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Cafe location in Norfolk that sells whole-bean coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website sells whole-bean coffee, subscriptions, and merchandise.
Website
I was able to verify three physical cafe locations in Virginia and the brand's own e-commerce website; no third-party retail partners were identified in the provided search results.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 27, 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 Three Ships Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-05-03 · Inside Business
Three Ships Coffee celebrates brewing in the ViBe for over 10 years Three Ships Coffee marked the 10th anniversary of its flagship cafe in Virginia Beach's ViBe Creative District. The company, which began as a farmers market trailer in 2013, has expanded to three locations and is currently focusing on wholesale partnerships throughout the Tidewater region.
2026-01-06 · Inside Business
Business Notes: Virginia Beach coffee roaster honored Three Ships Coffee received an honorable mention in the Global Coffee Awards for its Shiptown Tidewater Espresso. As a result of this recognition, owners Brad and Amy Ewing were invited to attend the awards ceremony in El Salvador in March 2026.
2025-12-22 · The Virginian-Pilot
Coffee shop news in Hampton Roads In a roundup of regional coffee news, Three Ships Coffee was noted for its honorable mention in the Global Coffee Awards. The article highlights the company's growth from a home-based operation in 2013 to its current three-location footprint.
2025-11-23 · 13News Now
Three Ships Coffee earns global award for its Virginia Beach–roasted espresso The company's house blend, Shiptown Tidewater Espresso, was recognized with an honorable mention in the Global Coffee Awards. The award highlights the quality and craftsmanship of the blend, which is a 50-50 combination of Colombian and Honduran coffees.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://threeshipscoffee.com/pages/locations
- https://bestvabeach.com/coffee-shops/three-ships-coffee/
- https://www.visitnorfolk.com/dining/three-ships-coffee
- https://threeshipscoffee.com/collections/all-coffee
- https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/go/three-ships-coffee
- https://smallcoffeeroasters.com/roasters/three-ships-coffee-roasters-virginia-beach-virginia
- https://threeshipscoffee.com/
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/three-ships-coffee-roasters-virginia-beach-3
- https://threeshipscoffee.com
- https://threeshipscoffee.com/pages/our-story
- https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/05/03/three-ships-coffee-celebrates-brewing-in-the-vi-be-for-over-10-years
- https://virginialiving.com/food/drink/made-in-virginia-awards-2014-three-ships-coffee
- https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/listing/three-ships-coffee/3064
- https://www.threeshipscoffee.com/pages/our-story
- https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/05/03/three-ships-coffee-celebrates-brewing-in-
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 brand emphasizes transparency and lists farm names for its current offerings, a comprehensive list of all historical sourcing countries was not explicitly documented.