Black Gold Coffee Roasters

What Black Gold Coffee Roasters does

Black Gold Coffee Roasters is a privately held, bootstrapped specialty coffee roaster founded by Gary Lauters II and headquartered at 2385 East Venice Ave, Venice, Florida. The company operates a single retail cafe serving espresso-based beverages and retail bag sales alongside a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront that ships specialty coffee nationally. Its target customer is the specialty coffee enthusiast seeking traceable, ethically sourced single-origin coffees with distinctive processing-driven flavor profiles.

The company's product line comprises 30 in-stock SKUs spanning single-origin coffees from Colombia, Brazil, Kenya, Ethiopia, Honduras, Peru, Nicaragua, Indonesia (Sumatra), and Papua New Guinea, plus blends, decaffeinated, and half-caffeinated offerings. Prices range from $21 to $125 per product, available in 1lb and 5lb sizes with multiple grind options. Technical differentiation is concentrated in coffee processing: products feature 48–60 hour anaerobic fermentation with pH monitoring, 52-hour carbonic maceration for the Gesha varietal, 96-hour CO2-induced carbonic maceration up to 6 bars with 25-day sun drying and 45-day stabilization in GrainPro bags, and Koji fermentation. All offerings are organic and/or Fair Trade certified, with detailed origin data including elevation, varietal, processing method, and tasting notes.

The business model is direct-to-consumer via two channels: a physical cafe (Mon-Fri 7–2, Sat 8–2, closed Sun) and a Shopify online store with national shipping, supplemented by in-store-only eGift Cards. The company has 1–10 employees, no institutional funding, no disclosed partnerships or enterprise customers, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Marketing is limited to organic Facebook and Instagram presence, SEO, and content on product pages.

Name

Black Gold Coffee Roasters

Legal name

Black Gold Coffee Roasters

Website

https://blackgoldroasters.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Gold Coffee Roasters is a privately held, bootstrapped Venice, FL-based specialty coffee roaster founded by Gary Lauters II, operating a single retail cafe and Shopify e-commerce store selling 30 organic/Fair Trade single-origin and blended coffees with experimental processing methods to specialty coffee enthusiasts nationwide.

Ownership category

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Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Artisan roasted coffee
• Single-origin coffee
• Fair trade coffee
• Specialty coffee cafe

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Online Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of freshly roasted specialty coffee beans through their Shopify platform. Products sold in 1lb and 5lb sizes with various grind options. Single-origin and blended coffees available.
2. Physical Cafe/Retail: In-store coffee service and retail sales at their Venice, FL location. eGift Cards available for in-store redemption.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Black Gold Coffee Roasters roasts and sells specialty, single-origin and blended artisan coffees through its Venice, FL cafe and Shopify e-commerce store. The portfolio spans 30+ SKUs from origins worldwide, with diverse processing methods including Natural, Washed, Anaerobic Fermentation, Carbonic Maceration, and Koji fermentation. The company also offers eGift cards redeemable at its Venice, FL cafe.

Product overview

Black Gold Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and retail cafe based in Venice, Florida, founded by Gary Lauters II. The company offers artisan-roasted single-origin coffees sourced from farms worldwide, organized into product collections including Medium Roasts (15 products), Dark Roasts, Blends (5 products including Organic Espresso, Organic Black Gold Blend, Organic Breakfast Blend, Organic French Roast), Decaffeinated options, and specialty offerings like Colombia Gesha, Colombia El Eden Java, and Organic Ethiopia Nura Korate. The product portfolio spans single-origin coffees from Colombia, Brazil, Kenya, Ethiopia, Honduras, Peru, Nicaragua, Indonesia (Sumatra), and Papua New Guinea, with various processing methods including Natural, Washed, Anaerobic fermentation, Carbonic Maceration, and Honey. All offerings are organic and/or Fair Trade certified, emphasizing the company's commitment to 'From Tree to Cup' sourcing practices.

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Products and services

• Brazil Legender Single-origin coffee sourced from small farms in Machado, Poco Fundo and Campestre regions of Minas Gerais State, Brazil; naturally processed with patio drying; sold in 1lb and 5lb sizes.
• Colombia El Eden Java Single-origin Colombian coffee from Finca El Vergel's El Eden in Tolima region, featuring the Java varietal processed naturally; tasting notes of crisp red apple and floral citrus blossoms.
• Colombia El Vergel Copper Condor Dark roast washed-process Colombian coffee from Chaparral, Tolima at 1,400 masl; chocolatey notes with slight nuttiness.
• Colombia El Vergel Guava Banana Specialty coffee featuring Red and Yellow Caturra varietals processed via 48-60 hour anaerobic fermentation; notes of strawberry, pineapple, watermelon, and dark chocolate.
• Colombia El Vergel Red Condor Single-origin Colombian coffee from Tolima, Dolores at 1,500 masl; tasting notes of coco, caramel, molasses, and sugar cane.
• Colombia Finca el Diamante Specialty Colombian coffee from Quindio region at 1,750 masl featuring the Pink Borbon varietal; 36-hour natural fermentation with 25-day shade drying; tasting notes of spice, yellow fruits, and caramel.
• Colombia Gesha Premium Gesha varietal coffee from the highest reaches of El Vergel estate, planted in 2016; features 52-hour Carbonic Maceration fermentation; tasting notes of tea rose, tangerine, and chocolate.
• Colombia Half-Caff Blend of organic Colombia medium roast and decaf Colombia, providing half the caffeine with full Colombian flavor.
• Colombia Java Blossom Light-medium roast featuring the Java varietal with 96-hour carbonic maceration; tasting notes of floral, green apple, and sugar cane.
• Colombia Natural Decaf Decaffeinated coffee with Red and Yellow Caturra varietals, featuring special fermentation for fruity flavors; caffeine extracted to 0.1%; tasting notes of cacao, honey, and passionfruit.
• Colombia Papayo Single-origin Colombian coffee from Huila region featuring the Papayo varietal; 96-hour soak followed by 15-day sun drying; tasting notes of orange, brightness, and red fruits.
• Colombia Pink Borbon Pink Borbon varietal coffee with 12-hour oxidation and 24-hour anaerobic fermentation, followed by 20-day sun drying; tasting notes of plum, blackberry, apple, and blueberry.
• Decaffeinated Colombia El Vergel Specialty-grade Colombian decaf coffee, naturally processed; clean and crisp with floral and honey tasting notes.
• Decaffeinated Fool's Gold Specialty decaffeinated blend with full body and rich profile; designed to look, smell, and taste like caffeinated coffee.
• Kenya AA Plus Kenyan coffee grown in hills surrounding Mount Kenya with rich soil; high sweetness and acidity; tasting notes of grapefruit, tangerine, and raspberry.
• Organic Black Blend Original organic Black Gold Roasters house blend with full flavor; tasting notes of umami, earthiness, caramelized sweetness, and chocolate finish.
• Organic Guatemala Huehuetenango Organic coffee from Guatemala Huehuetenango region; medium roast with cup characteristics of brown sugar, milk chocolate, and lemon.
• Organic Ethiopia Nura Korate Washed-process medium roast from Nura Korate Cooperative in Sidama zone, Ethiopia at 1,700 meters; tasting notes of fragrant lemon, citrus, and cocoa.
• Organic Honduras Cosma Marcala Reserva Naturally processed organic coffee from Honduras Cosma Marcala; juicy tasting notes of blackberry, strawberry, and orange.
• Organic Honduras Cosma Marcala Organic Honduras coffee from the Cosma Marcala region with tasting notes of Baker's chocolate, coco, and lemon.
• Papua New Guinea - Timuza A/X Single-origin coffee from Timuza Coffee Cooperative representing 260 smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea; Arusha, Mundo Novo, and Typica varietals; tasting notes of almond, caramel, and milk chocolate.
• Organic Sumatra Fair Trade organic Sumatra coffee from ACEH Arsenia Ketiara Cooperative in the Bener Meriah region; tasting notes of vanilla, licorice, and baker's chocolate.
• Organic Peru La Florida - Fair Trade Fair Trade organic coffee from La Florida Cooperative with 1,200 partners in Peru; tasting characteristics typical of Andean Peruvian specialty coffee.
• Organic Nicaraguan Jinotega Aldea Single-origin organic Nicaraguan coffee from the Jinotega Aldea region; tasting notes of honeysuckle, roasted almond, and dark chocolate.
• Organic Ethiopia Washed Sidamo - Dark Roast Washed-process dark roast Ethiopian coffee from Sidamo; fragrant and floral with wine and lively citrus overtones.
• Organic Sumatra Half-caff Blend of organic Sumatra dark roast and organic decaf Sumatra providing a half-caffeine option.
• Organic Black Gold Blend Fair Trade Organic blend with tasting notes of nuts, chocolate, and fruit; medium to full bodied with bright acidity.
• Organic Breakfast Blend Light organic blend designed for morning consumption; pleasant aroma with tasting notes of rich honey and light umami.
• Organic Espresso Rich organic espresso blend suitable as a shot or base for espresso drinks; strong, full, and rich with a balance of dark chocolate and umami.
• Organic French Roast Complex organic French roast blend with burnt and sweet flavors; tasting notes of burnt cocoa, lemon, and flowers.
• eGift Card Electronic gift cards redeemable in-store only at 2385 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292 for cafe beverages and retail bag purchases.
• Venice FL Cafe Service Walk-in cafe at 2385 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292 serving freshly brewed specialty coffee beverages and retail bag sales (Mon-Fri 7-2, Sat 8-2, Closed Sun).

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Direct peers

• Equator Coffees: California-based specialty roaster operating cafés, wholesale, and DTC with strong women-owned/fair-trade positioning. Comparable boutique roastery-cafe and e-commerce hybrid model.
• Heart Coffee Roasters: Portland-based light-roast specialty roaster with cafés and DTC e-commerce emphasizing transparency and direct trade. Comparable single-origin café + online specialty player.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Durham, NC-based specialty roaster with strong direct-trade and sustainability positioning, selling single-origin coffees through DTC, wholesale, and training centers. Comparable third-wave roaster with similar ethical-sourcing narrative.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Philadelphia-based specialty coffee roaster operating cafes plus national DTC and wholesale distribution of draft latte and bean products. Comparable café + DTC specialty model.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Iconic third-wave Portland-based roaster offering direct-trade single-origin coffees via cafes, wholesale, and DTC. Highly comparable specialty roastery-cafe model targeting similar coffee enthusiasts.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Santa Cruz-origin specialty roaster and cafe operator with farm-level relationships and a strong DTC/retail presence. Comparable single-origin roastery-cafe targeting enthusiast consumers.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Cafés and DTC specialty coffee brand (now owned by Nestlé) focused on freshness and single-origin beans. Same category with roastery-cafe format and online ordering, though at much larger scale.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Chicago-based specialty roaster with deep direct-trade relationships and a network of espresso bars. Direct peer in third-wave single-origin roasting and café operations.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Arkansas-based award-winning specialty roaster with competition-grade processing expertise and a small cafe footprint plus strong DTC. Highly comparable craft single-origin roaster with novel processing focus.

Broad incumbents

• Peet's Coffee: Long-established specialty coffee roaster and major café chain (acquired by JDE Peet's). Overlaps with Black Gold in single-origin/DTC coffee but operates at vastly larger retail and wholesale scale.

Market position

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Competitive moat3 records

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Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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