Cometeer makes specialty coffee in frozen capsules, precision-brewing coffee to a concentrated shot and flash-freezing it so a cup is ready by simply melting it into hot water, ice, or milk. Created by an MIT engineer, the company works with award-winning small-batch roasters and packages coffees in recyclable aluminum capsules, with spent grounds sent for composting.
Homestead Coffee RoastersFrom a 19th-century barn beside Pennsylvania’s Tow Path and the Delaware River, Homestead Coffee Roasters has been sourcing and roasting coffee since 2006. Now a second-generation coffee roaster, the family-run company works exclusively with small farms and cooperatives, refining its coffees through careful tasting while using recyclable boxes and backyard-compostable bags. It also supports wholesale partners with equipment, training, and ongoing coffee-program guidance.UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA
Rockin' CatRooted in Pittsburgh and roasting locally in Bellevue, Rockin’ Cat makes certified organic, Fairtrade specialty coffee and tea while operating two organic cafés. Its Pittsburgh-built approach pairs single-origin coffee with plastic-free, compostable packaging and carbon-neutral operations. A Certified B Corporation, the company also uses its business to support farmers, creative communities, and sustainable practices.PITTSBURGH, PA
Javanese CoffeeJavanese Coffee brings Q Grader-curated, single-origin coffee from Indonesian family farms to the cup, roasting each batch to preserve the beans’ character. Guided by Javanese ancestral philosophy, the company pairs direct farm sourcing with sustainable practices and reusable packaging. Its coffee is presented as a link between Java’s cultivation traditions and the people who grow its beans.EAST ELMHURST, NY
FoJo BeansBorn from two Dans’ shared coffee obsession, FoJo Beans has been small-batch roasting specialty coffee in Central New York since 2012, alongside its café and restaurant in downtown Hamilton. The veteran-owned, LGBTQ-certified company buys traceable coffees through importer relationships with growers and small co-ops, emphasizing fair trade and earth-friendly farming. FoJo Beans was named Chenango County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013.HAMILTON, NY