Coffee FAQs | Hill Tree Roastery
At Hill Tree Roastery, we believe great coffee starts with understanding. The questions below help explain who we are, how we source and roast our coffee, and the ways we support coffee lovers, businesses, and learners. Whether you’re brewing at home, purchasing for your business, or looking to deepen your coffee knowledge, these FAQs provide a clear overview of what makes Hill Tree Roastery unique.
What makes Hill Tree Roastery different from other coffee roasters?
Hill Tree Roastery is a specialty coffee roaster focused on ethically sourced, single-origin coffees roasted in small batches. We emphasize transparency in sourcing, flavor clarity in roasting, and education for our customers—helping people understand not just what they’re drinking, but where it comes from and why it tastes the way it does.
Where does Hill Tree Roastery source its coffee beans?
We source our coffee from trusted importers and farms around the world, focusing on regions known for quality and sustainability. Our coffees are selected based on flavor, growing conditions, and responsible farming practices, ensuring every bean meets our standards for taste and ethics.
What is single-origin coffee, and why does it matter?
Single-origin coffee comes from one specific country, region, or farm, rather than being blended from multiple sources. This matters because it allows the natural characteristics of the coffee—such as acidity, sweetness, and aroma—to shine through, giving drinkers a more authentic and traceable coffee experience.
Do you roast your coffee locally in West Virginia?
Yes. All of our coffee is roasted locally in West Virginia in small batches to ensure freshness and quality. Roasting locally allows us to carefully control flavor development and deliver coffee at its peak, whether it’s brewed at home, in our café, or served by our wholesale partners.
How fresh is the coffee when I purchase it?
We roast coffee regularly in small batches and aim to ship or sell it within days of roasting. Each bag is labeled so customers know exactly when it was roasted, ensuring optimal freshness and flavor when brewed.
Advanced FAQs
Do you offer wholesale coffee for cafés, restaurants, or offices?
Yes. We offer wholesale coffee programs for cafés, restaurants, offices, and other businesses. Wholesale partners receive freshly roasted coffee along with support that may include product guidance, brewing recommendations, and educational resources to help ensure consistent quality.
Do you offer coffee subscriptions?
Yes. We offer the Roasters Passport subscription designed to deliver freshly roasted coffee on a recurring schedule. Subscriptions are a convenient way to explore different single-origin coffees while ensuring you never run out of fresh beans.
Do you provide coffee education or training?
Yes. Education is a core part of our mission. We offer coffee education and training opportunities, including brewing fundamentals, barista skills, and origin knowledge. These programs are designed for home brewers, aspiring baristas, and professionals looking to deepen their understanding of specialty coffee.