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B + W Specialty Coffee
📍Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Minneapolis-based micro roaster crafting thoughtfully sourced specialty coffees, with an emphasis on quality, freshness, and full-bodied flavor.
Founded in 1992, B+W Specialty Coffee was built on a simple mission: to roast some of the finest coffees on earth with integrity.
As a small-batch roaster, B+W focuses on bringing out the distinctive character of each coffee through careful roasting and cupping. Working closely with importers, the roastery sources coffees from around the world, with an emphasis on supporting cooperative farms, Fair Trade principles, and long-term relationships with coffee-growing communities. B+W also works directly with producers at times and relies heavily on OFT Arabica coffees.
B+W serves cafés, businesses, and online customers around the world. Beyond coffee, the company offers roasting expertise, in-house training and workshops, equipment and supplies, and support through its dedicated service department. With a longstanding reputation for both flavor and service, B+W believes great coffee starts with carefully considered sourcing, strong relationships, and attention to every detail.
About the Roaster
Rotating Drum
B+W roasts in small batches, paying close attention to the nuances of each coffee. Their approach emphasizes consistency, quality, and freshness while bringing out the distinctive characteristics of each bean, from rich, chocolatey blends to bright and complex single origins.
Roast Style
B+W coffees are known for their rich, full-bodied character. Each coffee is carefully considered, with an emphasis on honoring the bean and bringing out its depth and distinctive qualities.
Flavor Profile
Rwanda
A fragrant, full-bodied coffee with notes of lime, clove, and chocolate, balanced by a bright, tart citrus acidity.
Costa Rica Organic Smithsonian Bird Friendly Finca Amistad SHB EP
Roasted on the lighter side, this coffee has a medium body with notes of honeydew melon, lemon zest, and caramel.
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