Raleigh Raw Coffee — Organic, Ethically Sourced, Locally Roasted.
Powered by Raleigh Coffee Company: A 5th-Generation Raleigh Legacy
Our Coffee Program:
100% organic, ethically traded, and clean-ingredient coffee.
Roasted locally by Raleigh Coffee Company, a 5th-generation Raleigh family.
Beans sourced directly from fair-trade, organic, and responsibly run farms.
Zero seed oils, zero additives — just pure, clean coffee.
Served daily at Raleigh Raw in Downtown Raleigh.
Supporting farmers, the Raleigh community, and national/global impact partners.
Why Our Coffee Quality Is Important to Us
A great cup of coffee starts long before it hits your mug.
It begins at origin — with the farmers, the soil, the harvesting, and the ethical practices that protect people and the planet.
At Raleigh Raw, our mission has always been clean, honest, functional food. So partnering with Raleigh Coffee Company was a natural fit:
a local roaster rooted in community, transparency, and world-class coffee sourcing.
Together, we bring you a cup that is:
✔ Clean
✔ Ethical
✔ Locally Roasted
✔ Organic
✔ Rich in story and care
Meet Our Supplier: Raleigh Coffee Company
A Raleigh Legacy
Raleigh Coffee Company is built by a 5th-generation Raleigh native family who believes coffee should connect people — from farmers to roasters to the communities who drink it.
Founded in 2012, the company expanded in 2023, acquiring another local roaster and moving into a larger facility equipped with a 35-kilo roaster and triple the storage space. This upgrade allows them to source, roast, and distribute even more exceptional small-lot coffees across Raleigh, North Carolina, and the United States.
A True Community-Driven Roaster
Raleigh Coffee Company isn’t just a roastery — it’s a network of relationships:
importers
brokers
single-origin farmers
fair-trade partners
local organizations
Raleigh businesses (like us!)
Their mission is to create a direct bridge between origin and end-user, empowering both farmers and the local Raleigh community through the simple act of exceptional coffee.
How Their Coffee Is Sourced (And Why It Matters)
The Sourcing Philosophy
Great coffee starts with great farming. Raleigh Coffee Company focuses on:
Quality at origin
Ethical practices
Fair Trade & organic options
Direct-trade relationships
Farmer empowerment
Because better farming ⇢ better roasting ⇢ better flavor.
Who They Partner With
Importers + brokers
Fair-trade cooperatives
Individual smallholder farmers
Single-origin producers
Local, national, and global charities
And they don’t stop at coffee. Their profits help fuel community-impact initiatives locally and beyond.
Coffee Quality Comparison
Great coffee starts at origin. Here’s how ethically sourced, specialty-grade coffee compares to low-quality commodity coffee at every step.
| Factor | Low-Quality Coffee | Raleigh Coffee Company Coffee | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farming & Soil | Heavy chemicals and synthetic fertilizers | Organic, nutrient-rich soil and sustainable practices | Cleaner cup, better flavor, and fewer toxins in your daily coffee ritual. |
| Harvesting | Machine-picked, mixed ripeness | Hand-picked, ripe cherries only | Ensures sweetness, balance, and consistency in every batch. |
| Processing | Bulk processed with little quality control | Specialty-grade processing (washed, natural, honey) | Gives clarity, complexity, and a cleaner finish in your cup. |
| Trade Model | Commodity pricing with little transparency | Ethically traded with Fair Trade, organic, and direct relationships | Supports farmers with fair pay and long-term sustainability. |
| Roasting | Mass-produced, dark to hide defects | Small-batch roasting on a 35-kilo roaster in Raleigh | Fresh, intentional roasts that highlight the character of each origin. |
| Community Impact | Little to no local or global giveback | Actively giving back to local, national, and global communities | Your daily coffee supports real people, not just a supply chain. |
The Roasting Process
1. Selecting the Origin
Soil health
Climate
Ethical growing practices
Producer relationships
2. Hand-Harvesting the Coffee Cherries
Ripe cherries only
Better flavor control
3. Processing & Drying
Washed, natural, or honey processed
Specialty-grade standards
4. Small-Batch Roasting in Raleigh
35-kilo roaster
Profile developed for clarity + depth
Maximum freshness
5. Delivered Weekly to Raleigh Raw
Brewed fresh
Zero additives
Clean, functional, and flavorful
Coffee is one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world — but not ours.
We only serve organic, fair-trade, ethically sourced beans that pass our clean-ingredient checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — we serve organic coffee sourced from farms using ethical, sustainable growing practices, with fair-trade and direct-trade offerings.
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All Raleigh Raw coffee is roasted locally by Raleigh Coffee Company, a trusted 5th-generation Raleigh roasting family.
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Yes. All of the coffee we use is ethically traded, with many lots being Fair Trade or organic certified.
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Absolutely. Our coffee contains zero seed oils, fillers, or preservatives — just pure, clean coffee.
Raleigh Coffee Near You
Looking for the best organic coffee in Raleigh?
You’ll find it right here at Raleigh Raw, in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.
Common searches we align with:
“organic coffee Raleigh NC”
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“local coffee roaster Raleigh”
“Downtown Raleigh coffee shop”
“clean coffee Raleigh”
“fair trade coffee Raleigh”
“best cold brew Raleigh”
We proudly brew and sell beans roasted just a few miles away by Raleigh Coffee Company — keeping your dollars in the local community.