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NOIREPACK America s hub for Black Owned coffees Discover NoirePack OUR FAMILY OF BLACK COFFEE ROASTERS NOIREPACK INC Black Americans from all walks of life witnessed in 2020 some of the most devastating cataclysmic events of this generation High unemployment the Pandemic civil unrest police brutality and the list goes on

Black Americans are one of the U S s biggest consumers but we only spend a mere 3 percent of our 600 billion on BlackOwned businesses This must change which is why founder and owner Edward McFields launched NoirePack with 32 percent of African Americans in the United States drinking gourmet coffee beverages during the past day Why not create businesses that revolve around this popular commodity NOIREPACK INC These trials have demonstrated how vulnerable and economically marginalized Black communities can be when presented with these kinds of events Fortunately there is hope One way to combat some of these social conditions and injustices placed upon our communities is through economics but most importantly cooperative economics or Ujamaa building individual Black businesses and communities Ujamaa is the only way Black communities across America can combat systematic racism and help close the economic wealth gap that exists today between Black Americans and other ethnic groups Whether gourmet or nongourmet traditional coffee is the most popular option among Americans for their past day consumption Coffee is a multibillion dollar industry projected to grow annually by 8 7 despite the current Pandemic The largest market segment triggering this growth is gourmet coffee roasting NoirePack Inc s primary niche Coffee has generated millions of jobs in the U S with thousands of roasters Sadly Black coffee roasters only represent a small margin of this highly coveted and competitive coffee market however at NoirePack we have several Black Owned coffee roasters and brands working to shift the discourse surrounding this popular beverage Each of our Black Owned roasters is unique with a story worth sharing and we are here to evangelize it

They enjoy camping and being with people they love Their idea of a good time is being outside around a fire kickin back great food great drinks with an even greater company They are passionate about working with community organizations to get more families into nature Campfire Coffee Co believes coffee is an excellent tool to push this forward CAMPFIRE COFFEE CO America s only open flame Campfire style coffee roaster honoring the age old tradition of roasting over a wood flame Black Veteran and Woman Owned Campfire Coffee They roast fair trade coffee over a campfire with Pacific Northwest native woods Yes you heard that right The way people did it for hundreds maybe thousands of years before industrial roasters became a thing This lost fire roasting art is challenging to get down but the taste is so worth it Just imagine a cozy coffee roast sitting around the fire pit sharing laughs and memories That s Campfire Coffee They don t claim to be coffee experts But they are not coffee snobs They appreciate a good roast they love a single rich origin and a fun blend but if cream and sugar is how you roll it s how they roll They respect the nuances of coffee but even more they respect that everyone has their thing Just imagine a cozy coffee roast sitting around the fire pit sharing laughs and memories That s Campfire Coffee

At Boon Boona they are committed to sharing the unique coffee and coffee traditions of this region and to supporting coffee growers and our local community in the process So if you are looking for the best collection of East African coffees look no further Boon Boona has them all BOON BOONA COFFEE Jimmy Hendrix Quincy Jones Sir Mix A Lot and Bill Russell if these names don t ring a bell you live under a rock These famous Black Seattleites made history in music and sports nevertheless Seattle is America s coffee capital Coffee is the sun that energizes this overcast city Even though Starbucks holds the reigns of the coffee scene in Seattle many local roasters and independent cafes are making a name for themselves as some of the best coffee roasters in the U S and Boon Boona Coffee is no exception Boon and Boona both meaning coffee in different East African languages NoirePack Inc is proud to work with Boon Boona in shifting the discourse surrounding this popular beverage one cup at a time If you are in the Seattle area be sure to visit and support Boon Boona Coffee s newest location in Capitol Hill or their central hub in Renton Boon and Boona both meaning coffee in different East African languages

A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE MAKES THE MAGIC OF FLIGHT EVEN BETTER JETT FUEL JAVA Jett Fuel Java is a marriage of two worlds Aviation and Coffee They are two things that have gone together since the dawn of airplanes getting off the ground and going up into the wild blue yonder I ve decided to bring them together in a more meaningful and deliberate way in the Seattle area I don t just love a great cup of coffee I m also a pilot too What better way to indulge my passions than share both with you

Ezra Coffee Ezra is a specialty coffee brand that connects coffee culture and history through mixed origin and naturally flavored blends They offer six blends ranging from dark to light roast three mixed origin two flavored and one spirit infused with cognac flavoring We seek to provide a unique coffee experience for every coffee enthusiast from the novice sipper to the most experienced drinker Ezra coffee blend names and packaging highlight the stories legacies and experiences of African Americans who have contributed to our collective American history Ezra s cause Ezra means he who helps in Hebrew and is the essence of Ezra Coffee Our core values are to be of service and to educate To support our values and our community we donate a portion of our proceeds to assist students pursing four year degrees at accredited institutions through bi annual scholarships He who helps is the essence of Ezra Coffee

THREE KEYS COFFEE Not your typical Hipster coffee roaster These gifted musical jazz virtuosos power couple roast an exceptional coffee Let s just say If Dizzy Basquiat Elijah McCoy roasted coffee it would taste like Three Keys Three Keys Coffee is an exploration of taste sight and sound Brew up one of our roasts and turn up the volume with a Three Keys playlist Dwell in the moment and let your mind expand Best shared with others Founded in 2019 Three Keys is a craft coffee roastery based in Houston TX The name is inspired by the trumpet s valves the instrument of choice for some of the most influential jazz musicians and composers Similarly Three Keys Coffee speaks a sophisticated language yet is accessible to everyone willing to slow down and share a cup

Launched in 2018 Caribbrew is the brainchild of Beverly Malbranche Growing up in Haiti and knowing that Haitian coffee used to be well renowned in the 1960s and inspired by her uncle a coffee connoisseur she decided to embark on a journey to revive Haiti s coffee industry Caribbrew partners with more than 1000 coffee and cocoa farmers in Haiti to create economic opportunities The company hires young people in the capital of Haiti to package and export the coffee to the U S shipping facility in New Jersey where they employ local residents The female founder Beverly is proud to offer job opportunities to N J women and their shipping facility is currently 75 female employed In line with their mission Caribbrew also supports a local N J non profit that aims to educate disadvantaged Black boys in Newark It s more than coffee it s economic empowerment

BLACK ACRES ROASTERY Black Acres Roastery is an artisan coffee roaster located in the Station North district of Baltimore Every roast they strive to bring out the best qualities in unique coffees from around the world They ethically source beans and curate roasting profiles that provide each cup of coffee a story Their relationships from producers to customers make us who we are They believe that making time to engage with one another in meaningful ways is crucial for building relationships and growing communities They aim to provide an opportunity for all to have access to great tasting coffee

PORTRAIT COFFEE Portrait s Coffee team are residents of Southwest Atlanta who are deeply invested in seeing the Historic West End continue to flourish They a diverse team with unique experiences in business operations marketing communications design and community development Portrait Coffee s goal is to empower and equip Atlanta natives and residents with genuine career and life opportunities in the world of coffee It was stories like this that got Portrait Coffee into coffee What was once merely a drink of necessity turned into an ode to our ancestors After learning the history and seeing the current realities every cup of coffee made and consumed felt like an invitation to drink purpose meaning fulfillment Their name comes from a desire to change the picture that comes to mind when folks think of specialty coffee Coffee as a product was first discovered by Africans In discovering coffee they had no clue this drink would become the most consumed beverage other than water globally On the flip side they also had no clue that their faces would be forgotten even though the pigment of the drink mirrored their own September 2019 Issue 06