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Monocacy Coffee Co. was founded in 2015 by Dan Taylor and Matt Hengeveld as a means to bring specialty-grade fresh roasted coffee to the Lehigh Valley and beyond. The company is committed to sourcing the very best coffees from responsible and skilled farmers, then roasting to pronounce the most desirable and flavorful aspects of each offering. The founders take a modern approach to coffee roasting, emphasizing lighter roasts that showcase flavors closer to what the grower intended. This technique results in cleaner chocolate notes, brighter hints of cherry, and far less bitterness than traditional dark roasts. Their philosophy requires quality sourced coffees and a sound understanding of Maillard reaction and caramelization complexities that occur during roasting. Monocacy Coffee Co. operates both as a wholesale supplier and through their retail location "Lit Coffee Roastery and Bakeshop" at 26 E 3rd St. in Bethlehem, PA. The company has built strong relationships with local businesses and has been trusted by numerous establishments including restaurants, cafes, and offices throughout the Lehigh Valley region. Matt and Dan pride themselves on equal parts science and artistry in their roasting process, focusing on sourcing and blending specialty grade coffees to achieve desirable and tasty espresso and coffee drinks. Their ultimate goal is bringing higher quality coffee to the Lehigh Valley community, combining their technical expertise with a passion for exceptional coffee experiences. The company offers both single-origin coffees and custom blends, working closely with wholesale partners to develop specialized products like their "Jumbars Java" custom blend. Their commitment to quality and community involvement has established them as a respected specialty coffee roaster in the region.
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Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Varieties
Cherry • Grape • Jam
Bali Kintamani is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s natural-process single origin from Bali's Kintamani Highlands, roasted in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bourbon and Typica grown organically in volcanic soil, with cherry, grape, and jam in a bright, fruity cup.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$17.00 · $1.42/oz
Varieties
Almond • Cocoa • Cedar
Bound for Glory is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s everyday blend of South American and Indonesian coffees, roasted in Bethlehem. Washed and wet-hulled Catimor and Typica bring almond, cocoa, and cedar in a collaboration with Sing Out! Magazine.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$14.00 · $1.17/oz
Varieties
Chocolate • Praline • Creamy • Low
Brazil Mogiana is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s natural-process single origin from São Paulo's Mogiana region, roasted in Bethlehem. Bourbon and Mondo Novo with chocolate, praline, and creamy sweetness in a low-acidity everyday Brazilian cup.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$14.00 · $1.17/oz
Varieties
Cherry • Dark Chocolate • Cedar
Cafe Blend is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s Brazil and Indonesia blend supporting Café the Lodge in Northampton County. Natural and wet-hulled Catuai and Catimor with cherry, dark chocolate, and cedar, roasted in Bethlehem for community partners.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$17.00 · $1.42/oz
Varieties
Red Apple • Tangerine • Brown Sugar
Colombia Santa Maria is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s washed single origin from Huila, Colombia, roasted in Bethlehem. Castillo and Caturra from small family farms with red apple, tangerine, and brown sugar in a classic Colombian cup.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$15.00 · $1.25/oz
Varieties
Cherry • Citrus • Almond
Decaf Colombia is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s sugarcane EA decaf from Valle de Cauca, roasted in Bethlehem. Natural-process Castillo and Caturra with cherry, citrus, and almond in a vibrant cup that drinks like a standard roast.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Blueberry Muffin • Milk Chocolate • Jasmine
Ethiopia Sheka – Haile Gebrselassie is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s organic natural-process heirloom from Ethiopia's Sheka Zone, roasted in Bethlehem. Grown on land gifted to Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie, with blueberry muffin, milk chocolate, and jasmine.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Varieties
Chocolate • Blackberry • Malty
Guatemala Finca La Providencia is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s washed single origin from Huehuetenango, Guatemala, roasted in Bethlehem. Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Mundo Novo with chocolate, blackberry, and malty depth from the Providencia Estate highlands.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Varieties
Almond • Wild Cherry • Strawberry
Ironman is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s Brazil, Mexico, and Ethiopia blend, roasted in Bethlehem. Washed and natural Catuai, Typica, and heirloom with almond, wild cherry, and strawberry — excellent for espresso and beyond.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$15.00 · $1.25/oz
Varieties
Cherry • Dark Chocolate • Cedar
Jumbars is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s Brazil and Indonesia breakfast blend, roasted in Bethlehem. Natural and wet-hulled Catuai and Tim-Tim with cherry, dark chocolate, and cedar — the custom blend developed with Jumbars café.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$17.00 · $1.42/oz
Varieties
Strawberry • Wild Cherry • Chocolate
Parallax is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s Ethiopia and Brazil blend, roasted in Bethlehem. Natural-process heirloom and Catuai with strawberry, wild cherry, and chocolate in a heavy-bodied, sweet cup.
Monocacy Coffee Co. • Bethlehem, PA
$19.00 · $1.58/oz
Varieties
Tobacco • Earthy • Cacao Nibs
Sumatra Mandheling is Monocacy Coffee Co.'s wet-hulled single origin from Aceh, Sumatra, roasted in Bethlehem. Catimor and Typica with tobacco, earthy depth, and cacao nibs in a full-bodied morning cup.