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Posted: 2022-02-08T10:45:22Z | Updated: 2024-01-30T21:03:40Z Black-Owned Coffee Brands You Can Order Online | HuffPost Life

Black-Owned Coffee Brands You Can Order Online

Whole beans, espresso and instant coffee from Black-owned brands to step up your morning routine.
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The alarm goes off and you hit snooze exactly two times before zombie-walking to the kitchen to make your daily cup (ahem, pot) of coffee . Though your morning routine may never change, switching up your coffee beans lets you experience new aromas and support small businesses with values that align with yours.

If youre looking to spruce up your beverage game, these Black-owned coffee brands are slinging cold brew, espresso, instant coffee and whole beans in a wide variety of flavors, roasts and tasting notes.

Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, which is important to remember since coffee culture in the U.S. is often synonymous with snooty cafes or giant chains that are often owned by white people. Buying Black-owned coffee doesnt just support historically underrepresented businesses, it helps to further recognize the history of the drink and to properly celebrate the amazing Black entrepreneurs who have always been in coffee. 

Whether you measure your water meticulously in a goose-neck kettle or prefer instant coffee full of flavored creamer, these brands have something for all java drinkers. From Atlantas Portrait Coffee to Oaklands Red Bay,  weve rounded up a selection of Black-owned coffee brands to help you find your perfect cup.  

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Portrait Coffee
Founded in 2019, Portrait Coffee is an Atlanta-based company focused on community building and celebrating the history of Black entrepreneurship in Atlanta's West End. Flavors range from notes of tart raspberry to brown sugar to nutty. Portrait Coffee also makes a rocking decaf and has super-cute merch.
Kahawa 1893
Kahawa 1893 was founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Margaret Nyamumbo in an effort to support and empower women farmers in Kenya and Rwanda. All the beans come from small, all-women farms. The flavors range from more classic light and medium roasts to specialized beans like Kenyan Peaberry.
Chicago French Press
Started by a former Wall Street analyst and Howard University alum, Kris Christian, Chicago French Press is coffee for those who like lots of cream and sugar. The flavors are powerful and sweet, and are aimed to make coffee more enjoyable for all.
The Get Down Coffee Co.
The Get Down Coffee Co. is a coffee shop and bean retailer operating out of Northeast Minneapolis. In addition to whole beans, the company sells instant coffee , decaf and espresso.
BeanFruit Coffee
BeanFruit Coffee from Jackson, Mississippi, makes small-batch, single-origin coffees with a carefully curated selection of beans. They have light and medium roasts, espresso and decaf options.
Red Bay Coffee
Red Bay Coffee was founded in 2014 by Keba Konte, an artist based in Oakland, California. The company focuses on diversifying the coffee industry, with an emphasis on hiring people of color, the formerly incarcerated and people with disabilities. Flavors range from sweet peanut butter and chocolate brews to medium roasts with notes of citrus.
Blk & Bold
Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson founded Blk & Bold, a startup-turned-nationally distributed coffee and tea company, in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2018. The company is known for its strong flavors and unique collaborations, like the "Warm Up" coffee made with the NBA.
Caribbrew
Caribbrew is a Haitian- and Black-owned beverage company founded by Beverly Malebranche that is currently based in New Jersey. It works in partnership with small-scale coffee farmers in Haiti, in an effort to revive Haiti's coffee industry. The brand sells classic Haitian medium and dark roasts, Caribbean spiced coffee beans and Haitian hot cocoa.

Before You Go

Black-Owned Jewelry To Buy At The Folklore
Third Crown Arc bangle(01 of10)
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This 18-karat gold-plated brass bangle from Third Crown's Arc collection is so chic that it was even spotted on Beyonc . Like the Arc ring below, its appearance is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. (credit:The Folklore)
Khiry Staple cuff(02 of10)
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This simple sculptural cuff from Jameel Mohammed's New York-based brand Khiry is made of 18-karat gold vermeil. Khiry's consistent and intentional theme of Afrofuturism aims to merge African cultures with luxury. (credit:The Folklore)
Third Crown Marcy link bracelet(03 of10)
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New York-based jewelry brand Third Crown , founded by husband and wife duo Kristin and Kofi Essel, released this 7-inch link bracelet as a part of their Marcy collection. Each link is made of 18-karat gold-plated brass. (credit:The Folklore)
Chalk Jewellery Emperado Sola earrings(04 of10)
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Chalk Jewellery is London-based design studio founded by Malaika Carr, an architect who experiments with geometric accessories inspired by architectural structures, everyday objects and cultural patterns. Each piece is handmade, including these lightweight, marble-design earrings. They're made of brass and formica with sterling silver posts. (credit:The Folklore)
Khiry Isha stone embellished hoops(05 of10)
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Classic hoops get a modern upgrade with this pair from Khiry. Each glossy, 18-karat gold vermeil earring is accented with a single rose quartz stone. (credit:The Folklore)
Third Crown Arc ring(06 of10)
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Another pick from Third Crown's collection is the Arc ring, which makes a great accent piece to spice up everyday clothes or what you wear on a night out. It's made of 18-karat gold-plated brass and is inspired by the shape of the Arc De Triomphe in Paris. In the interior, you'll find an engraving of the brand's triangular logo. (credit:The Folklore)
Chalk Jewellery green marble Navi earrings(07 of10)
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Handcrafted with acrylic and brushed brass, this pair of green marbled earrings from Chalk Jewellery's Navi collection combines various materials and bold shapes. (credit:The Folklore)
Octave Moonbeam stud earrings(08 of10)
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This unique, handmade pair of earrings from Octave Jewelry , a Brooklyn-based accessories brand founded by Opeyemi Omojola, features moon-like cut purple jade and a metallic gray stone. Octave's elegant pieces are inspired by the balance of sharp geometry and soft organic forms. (credit:The Folklore)
Octave Motion hoop earrings(09 of10)
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Mookaite jasper is the star of the show with this pair of lightweight hoops from Octave. Circular edges meet the vibrant mix of yellows and deep reds in the oval-cut stone. (credit:The Folklore)
Third Crown Marcy studs(10 of10)
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Pair Third Crown's link bracelet above with these matching studs, which feature the brand's signature arc shape and are made of 18-karat gold-plated brass. The interior contains an engraving of the Third Crown logo. (credit:The Folklore)

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