Red Roaster is back! A classic coffee blend in many ways, but mostly because it pays homage to our founder, John Clark.
Founder John Clark, in the early days of Vienna, roasting coffee on the Red Roaster that inspired the blend's name.
The Story
The Red Roaster Blend is more than just a flavorful cup of coffee—it's a tribute to the origins of Vienna Coffee Company and the humble beginnings of our founder, John Clark.
Back in 2002, John started his journey into the world of coffee roasting with a popcorn maker. Yes, you read that right, a popcorn maker. His passion for great coffee quickly brewed into something much bigger. Eventually, an upgrade was an absolute necessity.
That’s when a bright red commercial-grade roaster made its way into the picture. It became the cornerstone of John’s early coffee adventures, transforming a hobby into a thriving business.
What began as a small garage operation roasting for friends and neighbors has now grown into an award-winning Roastery serving East Tennessee and beyond for 22 years.
If you ever find yourself in Maryville, Tennessee, you can see the famous Red Roaster that started it all on display at Vienna Coffee House.
The Blend
This coffee blend is a curated selection of beans that features some of John’s favorite coffee. This blend spotlights a fully washed Kenyan coffee, making up 50% of the blend.
It provides the deep wine-like quality found in the cup. Kenya is often referred to as “the wine of coffees.” It’s easy to see why because of its bold, intense full-bodied flavor, bright acidity, and notes of citrus and berries.
But that’s not all. The Kenyan coffee is perfectly complimented by the addition of Organic Mexico Chiapas to provide a sweet and chocolatey note with some nice floral spice.
We also included a natural Rwandan coffee, which contributes it’s own unique notes of dark chocolate, strawberries, and tropical fruit.
The result? A coffee with the perfect amount of depth and complexity. The Red Roaster Blend is a coffee that captures the adventurous spirit of Vienna Coffee Company and the journey from a garage in East Tennessee to an award-winning Roastery serving coffee lovers far and wide.
Limited-Time Only!
Red Roaster is available now, and while it is our monthly spotlight, we do have a special treat for all you coffee lovers. As an ode to Vienna, and in celebration of our anniversary in October, we’re extending this limited blend’s availability through November to commemorate! So, whether you’re a longtime fan of Vienna Coffee or new to our brews, grab a bag of Red Roaster Blend and taste the legacy. After all, every great adventure begins with a single cup.
AT VIENNA COFFEE COMPANY…
Our dedication to ensuring that we are a market leader in craft coffee throughout the southeast dictates that we apply the same critical scrutiny used for our complete coffee lineup to any product we offer.
This commitment demonstrates our continued pursuit to provide craft coffee that enriches the lives of customers and producers alike by providing an experience grounded in excellence and hospitality. We custom pick our green coffee beans from regions across The Coffee Belt and always seek responsible sourcing from seed to cup.
Our roasting team ensures each bean varietal is roasted according to its characteristics to enhance its peak flavors. Vienna Coffee Company goes further by evaluating each varietal harvest through coffee cuppings to evaluate and adjust its roasting profile.
Explore our complete line of coffees online or stop by the Coffee House and let our baristas do the brewing for you. We hope that exploring what we offer (whether its organic, single-origin, a VCC custom blend or your favorite flavored coffee) continues your journey in discovering that “Great Coffee is an Adventure”.