Kaladi Coffee Roasters

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Overview

Kaladi Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in Centennial, Colorado, operating since 2000. It focuses on air-roasted, shade-grown, premium estate, and fair trade coffees, serving the Denver area through roasting and retail locations. The company maintains a catalog of about 5 coffees sourced from regions including Costa Rica and Ethiopia.

History

Kaladi Coffee Roasters was founded in May 2000 in Denver, Colorado, by Mark Overly and Andrew Melnick, with the goal of advancing the specialty coffee movement. It relocated or expanded to Centennial at 6770 E Chenango Ave. The company has operated for over 20 years, emphasizing fresh roasting and quality blends.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora	Single-origin Costa Rican coffee	$15 - $25
Mug Up Roast	Everyday medium roast blend	$12 - $20
Trieste Cafe Espresso Blend	Espresso blend for cafe use	$15 - $25
Ethiopian coffees	Light roast single origins	$18 - $28
Multi-Origin Blends	Balanced flavor profiles	$14 - $22

Manufacturing

Coffee is air-roasted in-house at the Centennial, Colorado facility near Denver. Roasting occurs on-site to ensure freshness for local distribution.

Notable Products

Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora - Single-origin coffee from Costa Rica, noted in the company's catalog.
Mug Up Roast - Signature medium roast suitable for daily brewing.
Trieste Cafe Espresso Blend - Espresso blend designed for cafe and home use.
Shade-Grown Estate Coffees - Premium estate coffees emphasizing sustainable farming.

Reputation

Kaladi Coffee Roasters holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from expert reviews, praised for quality roasts and fresh air-roasted coffee in the Denver area. It has built a loyal local following near the DU area with consistent offerings complemented by baked goods. The brand is recognized for its serious approach to coffee craft, reflected in its Arabic-derived name meaning coffee.

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