Small-Batch Specialty Roasters
We obsess over
every single bean.
Direct-trade, single-origin coffee roasted in a converted tobacco warehouse in East Durham.
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Last roasted
April 3, 2026
Our Philosophy
From altitude
to cup.
We believe great coffee starts at the source — not the roaster. That is why we travel to origin, meet the farmers, cup alongside them, and pay premiums that reflect the quality of their work.
Every lot we buy is traceable to a single farm or cooperative. We roast in small batches on a Loring Smart Roast S35, developing each coffee to reveal its terroir — not our ego. No dark-roast disguises. No commodity blending. Just transparent, origin-forward coffee.
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6
Farm partnerships across 4 countries
Current Offerings
Featured Coffees
Single-origin lots, roasted this week. Each bag includes a brew card with our recommended recipe.
Honduras • Lempira
Finca El Puente
Roast Level
Ethiopia • Gedeo Zone
Yirgacheffe Kochere
Roast Level
Colombia • Huila
La Esperanza
Roast Level
The Journey
Bean to Cup
Five stages, zero shortcuts. Every step intentional.
Sourcing
We visit farms, cup at origin, and build long-term relationships with producers.
Green Coffee
Beans arrive in GrainPro bags, stored in our climate-controlled warehouse.
Roasting
Small-batch profiles on our Loring S35. Data-logged, sensory-validated.
Resting
7–14 days of degassing. We never rush. Patience is flavor.
Brewing
Your kitchen, your method. Every bag ships with our suggested recipe.
Sourcing
We visit farms, cup at origin, and build long-term relationships.
Green Coffee
Climate-controlled storage in GrainPro bags at our Durham warehouse.
Roasting
Small-batch profiles on our Loring S35, data-logged and sensory-validated.
Resting
7–14 days of degassing. Patience is flavor.
Brewing
Your kitchen, your method. Every bag ships with a brew card.
Tons Roasted Annually
Origin Countries
Farm Partnerships
Est.
What People Say
Tasted & Trusted
“I’ve tried every roaster in the Triangle. Meridian is the only one where I can taste the farm. The Yirgacheffe is transcendent — like drinking a blueberry muffin.”
Sarah Lindholm
Coffee Club Member, Durham
“We switched our café’s house espresso to Meridian’s Colombia La Esperanza. Our customers noticed immediately. Richer, sweeter, more complex. Can’t go back.”
Marcus Tran
Owner, Ninth Street Espresso Bar
“The Coffee Club subscription is the best gift I’ve ever given myself. New origins every month, brew cards in every box, and the quality is absurdly consistent. Elena knows her craft.”
Priya Anand
Home Brewer, Chapel Hill
Monthly Subscription
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Coffee Club.
A new single-origin lot every month, roasted to order and shipped within 48 hours. Each box includes origin notes, brew recipe, and the story behind the farm. Starting at $22/month.