Modern Times, a brewery out of San Diego, also happens to make remarkable coffee (including quite possibly the largest bourbon barrel-aged coffee production in the world). We spoke with Amy Krone, Director of Coffee. Predictably, we also drank some of their coffee. And their beer. And threw a few things.

Read More: http://unpacking.coffee/modern-times/

Portland’s own Roseline Coffee marries beautiful, practical packaging with delightful, light-roasted coffee. We spoke with owner Marty Lopes, as well as Jolby & Friends, creators of the packaging design.

Read More: http://unpacking.coffee/roseline-coffee/

The Barn Coffee Roasters Berlin was founded in 2010. They opened their roastery just couple short years later and have quickly established themselves as a compromising leader in specialty coffee roasting in Germany.

We chat with founder Ralf Rüller and explore the ingenious measures he takes to create an atmosphere of calm focus in his roasters.

Read More: unpacking.coffee/the-barn-coffee-roasters-berlin/

Koan Goedman and Mark Mann of Huckleberry Roasters in Denver, Colorado, have been roasting delightful coffee and listening to good music since 2011. With two retail locations and third-generation packaging, we take a look at how far they’ve come in their first five years.

• Huckleberry Roasters
• Huckleberry Roasters on Facebook
• Huckleberry Roasters on Roasters.com

Read More: unpacking.coffee/huckleberryroasters/

Seattle’s Elm Coffee Roasters opened their Pioneer Square roastery just over a year ago with a focus on light roast, sublime design, and friendly service.

Links

• Elm Coffee Roasters
• Elm Coffee Roasters on Facebook
• Elm Coffee Roasters on Twitter
• Elm Coffee Roasters on Instagram

Read More: unpacking.coffee/elm-coffee-roasters/

Founded in 2013, Andrew Barnett’s Linea Caffe brings Northern Italian roasting to San Francisco’s Mission District.

Links

• Linea Caffe
• Linea Caffe on Facebook
• Linea Caffe on Twitter
• Linea Caffe on Instagram

Read More: unpacking.coffee/linea-caffe/

Founded in 2003, and roasting since 2013,  Joe Coffee of New York brings a strong focus on community to their coffee shops and their coffees. They also just won a Good Food Award for their excellent Ethiopia Guji Yabitu Koba.

Links

• Joe Coffee
• Joe Coffee on Facebook
• Joe Coffee on Twitter

More info: unpacking.coffee/joe-coffee/

With a focus on sourcing fresh and unique green coffees, Compelling & Rich is carving out its own space in the Los Angeles, California area.

Links

• Compelling and Rich
• Compelling and Rich on Facebook
• Compelling and Rich on Instagram

Read More: unpacking.coffee/compelling-and-rich-coffee/

Since 1998, Cuvée Coffee of Austin, Texas has been sourcing and roasting beans with exceptional personality and character. Now they’re bringing their coffee to Nitro Cold Brew in a can.

Links

• Cuvee Coffee
• Cuvee Coffee on Facebook
• Cuvee Coffee on Instagram
• Cuvee Coffee on Twitter

Read More: unpacking.coffee/cuvee-coffee/

Perhaps you’ve heard of Todd Carmichael and his show, Dangerous Grounds. If not, you’re in for a treat. La Colombe of Philadelphia roasts an impressive array of beans and serves them in some incredibly gorgeous spaces.

Read More: unpacking.coffee/la-colombe-coffee/

Links:

• La Colombe
• La Colombe on Twitter
• La Colombe on Facebook
• La Colombe on Instagram