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Ubora Coffee Roasters

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsUbora Coffee RoastersGeorgia coffee roastersEthiopiaIndonesiaColombiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Ubora Coffee Roasters is an Augusta-based specialty coffee company dedicated to excellence in roasting and fostering community relationships. Founded by Navy veterans, the brand focuses on high-quality, fair-trade beans and provides a welcoming space for locals and students alike. They operate both a roastery and cafe locations, emphasizing a craft approach to coffee that prioritizes flavor and sustainable sourcing.

Ownership
Ubora Coffee is an independent, veteran-owned company founded by Andre Leon and Phillip Weisner.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Ubora is known for its specialty-grade, small-batch roasted coffee and its commitment to community building in the Augusta area. The brand is also recognized for its veteran-led team and its focus on providing high-quality coffee that does not require excessive additives.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Indonesia · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes fair trade practices and direct partnerships with coffee growers to ensure sustainable sourcing. While they highlight specific regions and countries of origin for their single-origin offerings, they do not consistently publish the names of individual farms or producers for every coffee.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Sidamo Chuchu
  • — Ethiopia Worka Sakaro
  • — Sumatra Aceh
  • — Colombia (DECAF) Risaralda
  • — Espresso Blend Cotidiano
  • — Watchstander Blend
In the news

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

2026-01-25 · The Post and Courier
Augusta coffee shop changes name to Commander Coffee

Ubora Coffee Roasters, a veteran-owned business in downtown Augusta, was purchased by Randy Bradum and rebranded as Commander Coffee. The transition included the closure of a secondary location in Evans, Georgia, in December 2025.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-20. 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 fair trade and direct partnerships, I could not verify specific farm-level details for all of their current single-origin offerings.

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