Born in an Ohio coffee lab, Third Wave Water makes mineral packets that turn distilled or reverse-osmosis water into calibrated brewing water for coffee. Founded in Cedarville in 2016 by coffee shop owners Taylor Minor and Charles Nick, the company gained national attention on Shark Tank and later developed the commercial Tethys mineralization system for coffee shops. Its profiles are used by home brewers and coffee champions seeking more consistent extraction without limescale buildup.
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Alpine Valley Water & CoffeeFounded by Charlie Hall in Cincinnati in 1990, Alpine Valley Water & Coffee began by delivering bottled water and coolers and has since expanded into coffee roasting and hydration services. The company roasts coffee to order in Cincinnati and serves homes and organizations across the greater Cincinnati region and beyond, with its Water Expeditors division managing national pallet and truckload water distribution.CINCINNATI, OH
Terra KaffeTerra Kaffe was founded by former baristas and other coffee professionals who joined forces with designers and technologists around a shared passion for better coffee. The company makes home coffee equipment intended to bring an easier café experience to everyday drinkers.NEW YORK, NY
Rooted Grounds Coffee CompanyRooted Grounds Coffee Company was founded by Patsy and David, whose passion for artisan coffee led them to build a community-minded roaster for settings beyond the coffee shop. The Ohio-based company makes fresh, small-batch craft coffee for commercial customers, with proceeds from its Readers Roast supporting the Second & Seven Foundation. Rooted Grounds is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC.MASON, OH
Pahhni Premium Alkaline WaterFounded in Hamilton, Ohio, in January 2021 by Dr. Satinder Bharaj and Erik Loomis, Pahhni Premium Alkaline Water bottles high-pH water sourced from the Great Miami Valley aquifer. Its naturally occurring alkalinity comes from limestone filtration rather than ionization, a process the founders developed to preserve the water’s crisp taste. The family-owned company also uses recyclable bottles and directs a portion of proceeds toward ocean conservation while supporting Greater Cincinnati communities.HAMILTON, OH