Reynolds' Blend is a donation blend built around African coffees, with components sourced from countries including Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda; current lots include Nesru Aba Nura and Mensur Abahika from Ethiopia. The coffee emphasizes bright, fruity acidity with tasting notes of mixed berries, lemon-lime, and stone fruit, and is described as fruity, acidic, floral, and light. Beans are roasted fresh to order.
Julie and TJ Fairchild's 2003 leap of faith has evolved into Pittsburgh's most thoughtfully community-centered roasting operation, now spanning seven locations with 65+ employees roasting 2,500 pounds weekly. Their philosophy, inspired by a Walt Whitman poem, centers on creating "solid ground for all" through coffee that serves as genuine neighborhood infrastructure.
