Uncover the extraordinary journey of coffee from ancient Ethiopian forests to your morning cup in our latest blog post. Dive into the intriguing tales of its discovery, the birth of coffee houses, and how it shaped cultures worldwide.
In 1908, a thirteen year old boy named John Ellis purchased the 54-year-old importing company he worked for. He renamed it after himself – John Ellis & Bro. Teas and Coffees – and it would go on to become one of the oldest family-owned and operated coffee roasters in the U.S.
Stafford K. is a former Ellis delivery boy who worked in John Ellis’ unique 9th St. coffee pot building during the 1940s. He reached out to us after enjoying a cup of Ellis coffee at his favorite local breakfast spot, and he was eager to share his incredible memories of the Giant Coffee Pot Building.