Flight Coffee Co is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe founded in 2012 by Claudia Barrett in Bedford, New Hampshire. What began as a small operation with a Probatone roaster in a converted garage bay has grown into a nationally acclaimed, locally loved coffee company that is both women owned and founded. The company's mission centers on creating meaningful connections in their community and beyond through memorable specialty coffee experiences. Flight Coffee Co operates with the philosophy that every great cup of coffee tells a story of connection, emphasizing what they call "the great coffee chain of custody" - from cherry to cup. Their approach to sourcing is built on direct relationships with coffee farmers and producers worldwide. They embrace the "Farm Gate Coffee" principle, negotiating prices directly with farmers to ensure premium prices reach those who do the work. This commitment to transparency and ethical sourcing means they pay above Fair Trade minimums and can verify that good prices benefit the actual coffee producers. The roasting philosophy at Flight Coffee Co focuses on highlighting and capturing the unique character of each carefully chosen green coffee. Head roaster Claudia Barrett, a certified Q-Grader and SCAA Certified Instructor, views coffee roasting as an art form requiring consistent practice and gentle precision. Every roasting cycle is crafted to accentuate what makes each varietal or farm exciting, with the goal of creating transparency where only the coffee's unique cup profile shines through. Flight Coffee Co has achieved national recognition through Coffee Review, with various coffees scoring in the 90s, including their Kenya Kirinyaga Karimikui Peaberry which placed fifth in Coffee Review's 2013 Coffee of the Year roundup. This recognition led to rapid online growth and expansion beyond their local New Hampshire market. The company currently operates multiple locations, with their main roasting lab and cafe in Bedford, NH, serving as both a retail space and educational hub. They also operate in Goffstown, NH, in partnership with other local businesses. Their commitment to education is evident in their "tasting flights" - themed coffee experiences that help customers understand the various factors affecting coffee taste. Flight Coffee Co's product range includes single origin coffees, espresso blends, teas, and subscription services, all roasted to order to ensure maximum freshness. They also maintain a strong wholesale program, providing coffee to cafes and restaurants throughout the region while offering cafe design consulting services. The company's dedication to community extends beyond coffee, with initiatives including their recycling program that rewards customers with free coffee for bringing in recyclable materials, and their support for local partnerships and community giving programs.
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Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Varieties
Snickers Bar • Peanut Butter • Caramel • Chocolate
Brazil Daterra Farms Peaberry is Flight Coffee Co's pulped-natural Bourbon peaberry from Brazil's Cerrado. Snickers-bar sweetness with peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate — a favorite from the Bedford roasting team.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$22.00 · $1.83/oz
Varieties
Hibiscus • Pomegranate • Orange Juice
Colombia Narino - Buesaco Sareni is Flight Coffee Co's washed Colombian single origin from high-altitude Buesaco. Hibiscus, pomegranate, and orange juice in a bright, mild cup from Bedford.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$21.50 · $1.79/oz
Warm Spice • Plum • Molasses
Great Pumpkin Regatta Blend is Flight Coffee Co's seasonal fall blend, with warm spice, plum, and molasses. Named for Goffstown's giant-pumpkin river race, with a dollar from every bag supporting the Main Street Program.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Dark Chocolate • Cherry
Ground Control Decaf Espresso is Flight Coffee Co's Swiss Water decaf blend built for espresso, with dark chocolate and cherry. Full flavor without the buzz, roasted in Bedford, NH.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Milk Chocolate • Almond
Liftoff Espresso is Flight Coffee Co's signature espresso blend — complexly layered with milk chocolate and almond and a persuasive sweetness throughout. Roasted for the shot in Bedford, NH.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Chocolate • Nougat • Caramel
Moonshot Espresso is Flight Coffee Co's medium-roast espresso blend — a sweet chocolate bomb with nougat and caramel. Holds aroma and sweetness instead of bitter bite, from Bedford.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Raspberry • Chocolate • Ice Cream
Planet Pluto is Flight Coffee Co's cold-brew blend — refreshingly sweet, smooth, and creamy with raspberry, chocolate, and ice cream. Built for cold brew and flash brew, roasted in Bedford.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Berry • Chocolate • Vanilla
Roger, That! Espresso is Flight Coffee Co's high-elevation blend of natural Ethiopian and washed Guatemalan lots. Berry-forward with chocolate and vanilla — a sweet berry-jam shot from Bedford, NH.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$19.00 · $1.58/oz
Varieties
Dates • Molasses • Cola
Rwanda Mbizi CWS is Flight Coffee Co's washed lot from women producers at Mbizi washing station in Rwanda's Southern Province. Dates, molasses, and cola make a sweet, cola-like cup roasted in Bedford.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Stout • Dark Chocolate
Smitten Kitten is Flight Coffee Co's darkest roast blend from the Americas — stout and dark chocolate with a full body. Named for the family's cats and roasted dark in Bedford, NH.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Milk Chocolate • Stout • Maple Syrup
Space Dog Medium Roast is Flight Coffee Co's fetching house blend for dogs and their people. Milk chocolate, stout, and maple syrup in a deep, sugar-browning cup from Bedford.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Dark Chocolate • Nougat • Stout
Sub-Orbital Half-Caffeinated Blend is Flight Coffee Co's easygoing 50/50 mix of regular and decaf medium roasts. Dark chocolate, nougat, and stout — a gentle lift without the full orbit, from Bedford.
Flight Coffee Co • Bedford, NH
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Pineapple • Lime • Plum
Tanzania AA - Elton Farm is Flight Coffee Co's washed single origin from Mbeya, grown on a conservation-minded farm that also shelters neighboring lots. Pineapple, lime, and plum in a bright East African cup from Bedford, NH.