Ross Street Roasting is a thriving national specialty coffee brand that began with humble origins in rural America on a small town street called Ross. What started as a personal hobby rooted in a deep passion for coffee has grown into a successful enterprise that brings exceptional coffee and joy to customers across the country. The company was founded by a small business owner with an unwavering dedication to coffee and an insatiable curiosity for exploring unique flavors. The company operates with a firm belief that every cup of coffee should be an experience worth savoring. To ensure this standard, Ross Street Roasting meticulously sources the finest coffee beans from around the globe, building direct relationships with farmers who share their commitment to quality and sustainability. Through these direct partnerships with passionate growers, they uphold ethical sourcing practices that support local communities and promote a more sustainable future. The true magic of Ross Street Roasting happens in their roastery, where expert roasters armed with extensive knowledge and a keen sense of experimentation tirelessly hone their craft. They perfect roast profiles that unlock the hidden flavors and characteristics within each bean, with every batch roasted by hand to maintain complete control over the process and ensure the utmost quality and consistency in every bag. Ross Street Roasting's reputation for exceptional coffee quickly spread through word-of-mouth, and what began as a local endeavor soon gained national recognition. Customers from all corners of the country have embraced the vibrant aromas, rich flavors, and sheer joy that each sip brings to their mornings. The company continues to push boundaries by exploring new roasting techniques and introducing unique coffee varieties to delight their customers' palates. Today, Ross Street Roasting stands as a testament to the power of passion, hard work, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. They offer signature blends including Bohemian Gothic (dark roast), Jack's Feed Store (medium roast), Meow! (light roast), and The Back 40 (espresso), along with single-origin coffees from Nicaragua, Brazil, and Papua New Guinea. The company also provides coffee subscriptions, wholesale services, and coffee-related merchandise, serving their thriving community of coffee lovers nationwide.
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Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Smoky • Chocolate
Bohemian Gothic is Ross Street's dark roast relationship blend from Brazil and Papua New Guinea, smoked without the bitter bite. Chocolate and smoke ride a medium body, and it pours a strong cold brew. The name nods to Iowa's Czech heritage and Grant Wood.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Cool It, Yo! is Ross Street's decaf Colombia for drinkers who want to ease off caffeine without giving up the cup. Hand-roasted in Tama, this Colombian bag keeps flavor on the table when you still want a full, friendly round.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Chocolate • Spiced Apple • Nutty
Divine Inspiration is Ross Street's washed light-medium Nicaragua from Jinotega smallholders, a Gold Mountain relationship coffee. Chocolate, spiced apple, and nutty notes land in drip or espresso. Tama has roasted this community lot since 2015.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Family Tradition is Ross Street's medium-dark Brazil from Seibt Family Farm in Cerrado Mineiro, a Gaúcha relationship coffee that ties Iowa and Minas Gerais farm families. Hand-roasted in Tama, it also shows up in several of their house blends.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Chocolate • Fruit • Earthy
Jack's Feed Store is Ross Street's medium crowd-pleaser, a relationship blend of Papua New Guinea and Brazil roasted by hand in Tama. Chocolate, subtle fruit, and an earthy rustic cup with medium body make it the easy everyday bag for the table.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Varieties
Chocolate • Raisin • Dried Fruit • Earthy
Kula Peaberry is Ross Street's light-medium Papua New Guinea from Sigri Estate, a relationship lot of Typica peaberries with chocolate, raisin, and earthy depth. Sweet aroma and a syrupy body make this Waghi Valley cup an easy daily bag from Tama.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Fruity • Sweet • Smooth
Meow That's What I Call Light Roast! is Ross Street's fruity, sweet, smooth light blend, a RAYGUN collaboration since 2017. Pour-over and drip bring the rainbow of light-roast flavors from the Tama roastery, a playful Iowa house bag.
Ross Street Roasting • Tama, IA
$18.00 · $1.50/oz
Chocolate • Cherry • Smoky
The Back 40 is Ross Street's Northern Italian roast for espresso, a 50/50 relationship blend of Papua New Guinea and Brazil. Chocolate, sweet cherry, and a touch of smoke stand up to milk and drink clean as a straight shot.