Artisan Exchange Spotlight: Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters

We can’t think of a better way to start your day than with a piping hot cup of Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters brew. The family-owned and family-operated artisan coffee roaster based out of West Chester, Pa., has over 30 years of experience in coffee biz and a local-global consciousness that shows in every single cup.

Golden Valley roasts a huge selection of organic, shade-grown, bird-friendly and fair trade coffees, with blends from all points on the globe: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Peru, Sumatra and many more. As one of the few triple certified coffee roasters in the United States, Golden Valley’s roots in the coffee industry run deep. All coffees are artisan roasted in small batches.

Feel guilty no more, fans of single-serve Keurig-style coffeemakers! In addition to selling its coffees in 12-ounce grind and whole bean packages, Golden Valley also offers nine different varieties of recyclable single serve cups, packaged in a resealable pouch to seal in freshness for your convenience.

Teatotalers take heart: Golden Valley offers a delicious array of loose leaf and sachet organic teas too, in flavors including crimson berry, Earl Grey, English breakfast, Moroccan mint and more. Bird-lovers also sing the praises of the roaster’s Dr. Shalaway’s blends—a portion of the profits of every bag goes directly to the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.

Much more than just coffee roasters, Golden Valley also sponsors the “Cultivation to Cup” program, an innovative and collaborative service learning initiative. This global partnership between coffee farmers, students and businesses works to instill the benefits of sustainable agriculture, supply chains and consumption through a self-funded program that supports the education, research and service-learning opportunities for university students.

In addition to selling its coffees and teas to individuals at West Chester’s Artisan Exchange Market and various farmers’ markets and retail locations in six different states, Golden Valley Farms ships its blends to businesses including restaurants, offices, hotels, casinos, bakeries, convenience stores and other establishments locally and nationally.

It’s time to feel good about your morning cup of Joe! Pick up a bag of Golden Valley Coffee Roasters at the Artisan Exchange indoor market, open to the public Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., year round at 208 Carter Drive in West Chester.

Holiday Special Alert: Golden Valley Coffee Roasters will offer a Saturday special on December 20: two bags of coffee for $20.