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Honest Coffee Roasters

Franklin, TN

Honest Coffee Roasters was founded in 2014 with the core belief that coffee should be both delicious and of the highest quality. Based in Middle Tennessee, they operate multiple locations across Tennessee and Alabama, with their primary roasting facility at The Factory at Franklin. The company's philosophy centers on three key principles: responsibly sourced, meticulously roasted, and carefully brewed coffee. They source coffee directly from farmers across the globe, building long-lasting relationships that ensure ethical practices and top-notch quality throughout the production chain. By working directly with growers, they maintain complete knowledge of the quality of beans that go into each cup. Honest Coffee Roasters is committed to direct trade relationships with coffee farmers worldwide, focusing on supporting producers who demonstrate excellence as both employers and producers. Their approach to ethical sourcing ensures that every cup of coffee does as much good as it tastes, making a positive impact on the communities and livelihoods of coffee producers. Their roasting operation is located in Middle Tennessee, where extensively trained roasters and baristas use proven methods to extract the best flavors possible from each bean. The company offers both single-origin coffees and expertly crafted blends, with detailed tasting notes to help customers understand the unique flavor profiles of each coffee. Beyond coffee production, Honest Coffee Roasters demonstrates a strong commitment to community involvement, caring about the areas and guests they serve. They operate retail locations throughout Tennessee and Alabama, and their coffee is also available at Whole Foods locations in Nashville and Franklin, as well as through their online platform. The company offers comprehensive educational resources including brew guides to help customers make the perfect cup at home, bean biographies that tell the stories behind their coffee selections, and "Ask the Roasters" resources for coffee education. They also provide subscription services and wholesale coffee solutions for businesses looking to serve better coffee. Honest Coffee Roasters maintains transparency in their operations and clearly states their independence from other companies with similar names, ensuring customers understand their unique identity and commitment to quality coffee.

Founded

2014

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Available Coffees

Bunum Wo

Bunum Wo

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$24.00 · $2.00/oz

Single OriginPapua New GuineaWashed

Varieties

Peaberry

Lemon Custard • Crème Brûlée

Bunum Wo is Honest Coffee Roasters' washed peaberry from Wahgi Valley in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands. Lemon custard and crème brûlée in a carefully sourced single-origin peaberry lot.

Dual Axes

Dual Axes

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$20.00 · $1.67/oz

BlendWashed

Brown Sugar • Sweet Tea

Dual Axes is Honest Coffee Roasters' year-round washed blend from Nicaragua and Guatemala smallholders. Brown sugar and sweet tea in a complex but approachable house go-to roasted in Middle Tennessee.

Finca Canales

Finca Canales

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$18.00 · $1.50/oz

Single OriginNicaraguaWashed

Varieties

Catimor

Oolong Tea • Caramel

Finca Canales is Honest Coffee Roasters' washed Catimor from the Canales farm in San Luis, Nicaragua, grown between 1,200 and 1,400 meters. Oolong tea and caramel in a clean single-origin cup.

Half Truth

Half Truth

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$21.25 · $1.77/oz

BlendMixed

Brown Sugar • Citrus • Nutty

Half Truth is Honest Coffee Roasters' half-caf blend of a honey-processed decaf with washed Guatemalan, roasted for brown sugar, citrus, and nutty notes with marshmallow and dark chocolate warmth.

Midnight Axes

Midnight Axes

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$18.00 · $1.50/oz

Single OriginNicaraguaDarkWashed

Varieties

CatimorCaturaCatuai

Dark Chocolate • Bourbon

Midnight Axes is Honest Coffee Roasters' dark roast from Finca Cantagallo in San Luis, Nicaragua. Washed Catimor, Catura, and Catuai with dark chocolate warmth and a bourbon aftertaste — ready for milk or alone.

Pole Position

Pole Position

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$22.00 · $1.83/oz

BlendWashed

Brown Sugar • Citrus • Nutty

Pole Position is Honest Coffee Roasters' collaboration blend with racecar driver Mason Filippi, from Nicaragua and Guatemala smallholders. Washed lots with brown sugar, citrus, and nutty notes — approachable coffee built for life at full speed.

Spro 1

Spro 1

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$20.00 · $1.67/oz

Single OriginNicaraguaWashed

Varieties

Catimor

Spro 1 is Honest Coffee Roasters' washed Catimor from Finca Canales in San Luis, Nicaragua, grown around 1,550 meters. A single-origin lot from their Canales partnership.

Sugar Cane Decaf

Sugar Cane Decaf

Honest Coffee Roasters • Franklin, TN

$23.50 · $1.96/oz

Single OriginColombiaWashed
Decaf

Tart Cherry • Cinnamon Sugar

Sugar Cane Decaf is Honest Coffee Roasters' washed Nariño, Colombia lot, decaffeinated with the sugar cane process. Tart cherry and cinnamon sugar in a full-flavored cup from Middle Tennessee.