About Freshbeans
Well, Hello There...
Just like you, we love coffee.
Actually, we're somewhat obsessed.
So obsessed, we only roast coffee in machines that we build.
Starting from a relatively small, modest roaster, we've been producing coffee for customers in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region for 20+ years. We built what we needed as our service grew. Learning and adjusting.
The machines were refined to better suit the coffee houses, restaurants, and offices (people at home?) that we served. Nailing down the best roasts, by changing the machines, not just the settings.
Designing and building the machines that produce our coffee changed the way we saw both.
Fresh Matters
Our other obsession. A loaf of bread from the grocery seems fine, until you have one fresh from the oven.
Coffee is like that too.
We strive to get fresh roasted coffee out to you quickly, because fresh matters.
Our Commitment
An ongoing connection to the best fresh roasted coffee, curated especially for you.
Whether it's the latest crop, or your steady favorite, we're committed to having it arrive fresh and on time.
About Scott
My coffee journey started at 16, working at a country club. I was handed the responsibility of managing a massive, multi-tank brew unit—a beast of a machine. I’ll admit it: I’d sneak a cup during the early stages of brewing. It wasn’t the “right” way to do things, but the flavor was unforgettable. That simple act sparked something in me.
A few years later, I found myself in the Navy, traveling the world and diving headfirst into the coffee cultures of every place I visited. The Third Wave of coffee was in full swing overseas, and I soaked it all in.
My first experience with roasting coffee came on a remote flight line in the Middle East. While watching over our aircraft, local security watched over us. The situation was… awkward. So, I did what I could—I offered cigarettes. They responded with smiles and something even better: coffee.
They roasted it right there, in a pan over a small fire. No fancy equipment, just pure craftsmanship. We couldn’t communicate much beyond gestures and shared smiles, but those moments—cigarettes and freshly roasted coffee—showed me something new.
From that point on, coffee was no longer just a drink. It was an experience, a connection, and an art.
Years later, that same passion led me to start roasting my own coffee, not just for myself but to share something truly different and special with others. At FreshBeans.com, that’s exactly what I aim to do—bring you exceptional coffee and maybe even spark your own journey along the way.