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Southern Flavor Magazine

An Interview with Lowell Gross We’re excited to share an article written by Denise James of Southern Flavor Magazine featuring an interview with Lowell Grosse, our company founder and President. She shares the backstory of Lowell’s 17-year career in the coffee importing business which inspired him to launch his own coffee roasting business in Charleston, […]

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Best Coffee-Inspired Holiday Gifts From Charleston

The holiday season is upon us, and here in Charleston, we are ready to spread some joywith our coffee-inspired gift sets. Check out these featured gifts for the coffee lovers in yourlife or view our full assortment in our holiday gift guide. Charleston Holiday Bundle Savor the season with our Charleston Holiday Bundle. This set […]

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Meet Java the Sea Turtle

Java is a juvenile green sea turtle species known as Chelonia mydas and weighs 6.75 lbs (3 kilograms). Java’s sex is unknown at this age. Green sea turtles may grow to be 250 lbs in size when mature! Java was named by Charleston Coffee Roasters consumers and South Carolina Aquarium fans and was selected to be the […]

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle Blend™

Inspired by our passion for sea turtle conservation, our founder Lowell Grosse masterfully crafted this premium organic coffee blend, which seamlessly combines high-quality coffee beans from the regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia to offer a harmoniously balanced and aromatic profile. THE INSPIRATION BEHIND Loggerhead Sea Turtle BLEND™ Founded in 2005 by Lowell Grosse, Charleston […]

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Meet Jo the Sea Turtle

As part of our support and sponsorship of the South Carolina Aquarium, we’re honored to do our part in protecting sea turtles here in our local waters. Jo, (can you guess who chose the name?) was caught on a hook and line and was stranded on Hilton Head Island until arriving at the South Carolina […]

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South Carolina Aquarium Partnership

It’s official – we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Charleston Coffee Roasters Nutritional Care Program at the South Carolina Aquarium. As the lead sponsor of this program, we’re helping to sustain the lives of the more than 5,000 animals under the South Carolina Aquarium’s care. Nutrition is a top priority at the Aquarium, […]

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In the News: Charleston County Impact Award

During this year’s annual industry appreciation luncheon hosted by the Charleston County Economic Development Department (CCED), Charleston Coffee Roasters was honored to receive an Industry Impact Award for its positive impact in Charleston County. With 24 employees and growing, Charleston Coffee Roasters was recognized in the Small Business category for creating and sustaining job growth […]

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Frost In Brazil

In the past 10 days, reports of a harsh frost in Brazil’s coffee growing regions have been all over the news.  Why is this important, and what does it mean for each of us?  Well, right now, it could mean a jump in coffee prices all over the world – or not. It all started […]

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Beach House Blend

This custom blended bold roast is the newest addition to our lineup of high quality coffees. Inspired by local author Mary Alice Monroe’s beloved Beach House Series, this limited edition blend is available online and at select Harris Teeter stores. INSPIRATION FOR BEACH HOUSE BLEND Mary Alice Monroe is known for her bestselling novels set […]

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Holiday Gift Guide

For coffee lovers, there’s no better holiday gift than freshly roasted Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee. Life’s small pleasures are more important this year than ever. So we’ve rounded up our favorite gift ideas for anyone in your life that is looking for a smooth, delicious cup of coffee at home. Gift Sets Our beautifully boxed […]

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COVID-19 Update

March 18, 2020 Charleston Coffee Roasters is closely monitoring developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and modifying our emergency preparations accordingly. While the situation remains fluid, we are taking every precaution to ensure that our business operations remain open and all orders shipped on time.  The safety of our employees, customers and communities is our top priority. To date: We are following the guidance of the CDC, the […]

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Teaming Up with Charleston RiverDogs Baseball

While watching the Charleston RiverDogs baseball team this summer, you might have seen a familiar turtle logo hanging out. This season, Charleston Coffee Roasters teamed up with the Joe Riley Stadium to bring nitro and cold brew coffee to the beverage offerings at the park. We also worked with them to put our distinct sea […]

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Decoding Coffee Labels

If you have ever read a bag of coffee closely, you will see many different symbols, terms, and certifications printed all over it. As a consumer, it is hard to know what they all mean, and why they matter when you are buying coffee. At Charleston Coffee Roasters, we take all of these certifications and […]

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The Story Behind the Sea Turtle Logo

Every summer on the beaches of South Carolina, the home of Charleston Coffee Roasters, the loggerhead turtles return to nest year after year. It is a much-loved tradition, with scores of volunteers walking the beaches morning and night searching for nests of turtle eggs. Once a nest is found, it is secured so that they […]

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From the Bean to Your Cup

Coffee grows best in remote parts of the tropics, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. The ideal microclimate for coffee is volcanic soil at frost-free altitudes of 4,000–6,000 feet with moderate rainfall and plenty of sunshine. The coffee tree produces green cherries, which turn bright red as they ripen over a […]

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Roasting Q & A with Chief Roaster Lowell Grosse

  You could say that we are obsessed with coffee, and you’d be right! In order to produce the best cup of coffee, you have to start with the best beans. Then you have to carefully roast them to bring out their intrinsic flavor. At Charleston Coffee Roasters, we select the world’s best coffees and […]

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