We asked our friends over at Dawson Taylor to send us some information about their company, and they did such a good job we didn't feel the need to add anything! So here, straight from the source, is the story of one of our favorite Local Vendors.
Coffee is our life. Owner Dave Ledgard has been sourcing, buying, roasting and blending specialty coffees for over 25 years. He has often been discouraged with the direction the specialty coffee industry has taken over the past several years. At Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters, we feel that, too often, the intricate nuances of fine, fresh-roasted coffee have fallen by the wayside as commercial interests and the lust for fast-paced growth have come to dominate the business. Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters was started in 1995 to help put the “special” back in specialty coffee.
Our goal is to restore the concept of “fresh roasted.” In our opinion, “fresh roasted” refers to the duration of time from the moment of roasting, not the time the bag was opened. We proudly utilize traditional European-style drum roasters, and strongly believe this hands-on method ensures that our coffee can be crafted to perfection, resulting in maximum flavor and potential. We roast our coffees daily and deliver or ship within 24 hours, so what we sell is truly fresh roasted.
We buy green coffees directly from the farmer as often as possible. Personal relationships with, and visits to the farms ensure the quality and availability from year to year. The environment and social concerns about coffee-growing regions are significant, and these concerns are of paramount importance to Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters.
We know that like fine wine, great coffee can provide a virtually limitless flavor experience and it is our intent to bring that level of quality to our customers via a true artisan coffee experience!
