Case Coffee Roasters

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Overview

Case Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator based in Ashland, Oregon. It sources and roasts single-origin coffees from regions like Kenya, Guatemala, and Ethiopia, selling them through its two cafes and local retailers such as Ashland Food Co-op and Market of Choice. The company focuses on high-quality, flavorful roasts noted for sweetness, balance, and complexity.

History

Case Coffee Roasters was founded in 2006 in Ashland, Oregon. It expanded to two locations: one downtown at 44 Lithia Way and another near Southern Oregon University at 1255 Siskiyou Blvd. The roaster has built a local presence by supplying coffee to nearby stores and gaining recognition through customer reviews for its cafe offerings.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Kenya Single Origins	High-grown East African coffees	$18 - $25 per 12oz
Guatemala Washed Coffees	Clean, balanced Central American roasts	$16 - $22 per 12oz
Ethiopia Varietals	Floral and fruity African specialties	$19 - $24 per 12oz
Cafe Espresso Blends	Daily cafe service blends	$14 - $18 per 12oz

Manufacturing

Coffee roasting is conducted in-house at facilities in Ashland, Oregon. The company handles sourcing, roasting, and packaging internally for its single-origin and blend offerings.

Notable Products

Kenya Gachatha AA - Sweet, balanced, complex single-origin with versatility for brewing methods.
Retana Washed Guatemala - Clean Guatemala coffee reviewed for its quality in roasting and flavor.
Ethiopia Mogeyes - Floral-heavy Ethiopian with intense bouquet-like aromas.
House Cappuccino - Rich, creamy espresso drink served at Ashland cafes.

Reputation

Case Coffee Roasters receives positive feedback from locals and visitors for its flavorful roasts and skilled baristas, with Tripadvisor ratings around 4.8/5. Enthusiasts praise the sweetness and complexity in single-origins like Kenya Gachatha AA. Some note it as a reliable alternative to chains like Starbucks in Ashland.

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