Coffee Journal — Wholesale

Go where they're brewing 'Flavorful' coffee....

Posted by Justin Smay on

We've been roasting coffee here in Lancaster PA for over 130 years. For the majority of that time we've stayed behind the scenes, roasting for friends' restaurants and businesses. We peek our head out from time to time, sending our coffee to local Grocers and Farm Markets, and now of course our coffees are available here, online. But our strong suit is roasting for restaurants! It's why we do what we do! Everyone loves a flavorful cup of coffee with breakfast, or after a big dinner with dessert. When the fine dining establishments we're working with get a great remark on...

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Classical Coffee

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Classical Coffee (Originally seen at taysted.com) The North East enjoys a heritage steeped in an old English and French Colonial aesthetic, and it’s no surprise that it’s these classical roots that inspire a thoughtful approach to food and service at The Accomac. To Executive Chef Andre Ebert, the Classical French approach is best defined as ‘Quality’: In a nod to an era bygone, Accomac’s servers can often be seen putting table-side finishes on signature dishes. Table-side service is a special part of the atmosphere here, and the staff strives to bring the experience even to larger private dining parties. ...

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Central Pennsylvania's Grocers & Markets Love Gerhart 'Flavorful' Coffee

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The Gerhart Coffee Co actually had its start in Central PA's General Stores. In 1880, Paul Gerhart brought the concept of fresh, locally roasted coffee into Lancaster. Back then, a lot of coffee was brought in from New York and Philadelphia. But Mr. Gerhart knew that something as important as coffee- the First Flavor of the Day, the Stimulant of Politicians and Philosophers- could NOT be shipped in from some "BIG CITY". So he began roasting and supplying the local merchants with fresh, Flavorful Coffee. The most important quality in your coffee is the roast date. When your coffee is...

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Private Label & Fundraiser Coffee Programs

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A LOT of the coffee we roast goes to restaurants, businesses and non-profit organizations around Central PA (and beyond...). In fact we are actually the largest Wholesale Coffee Roaster in the area, and have been for a long time! We love the variety that Wholesale Roasting brings us.  It is extremely rewarding to to see our partners' dreams come to full realization, and humbling to be a part of the journey! One form that Wholesale Roasting takes is in our Private Label/Fundraiser Program. While some of our partners prefer that we stay behind the scenes, some of the brands and...

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