International Coffee Day: Sip Boldly With These 5 Black Women-Owned Coffee Brands

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It’s officially International Coffee Day, and whether you’re an avid lover of a good cup of joe or simply an enthusiast of the bean, what better way to celebrate than with new brands to amplify and uplift?

NoirePack says the coffee industry “generates more revenue than the entire U.S. sports industry combined.” According to their report, more than 150 million Americans drink roughly 400 million cups of joe daily, or over 140 billion cups a year. That said, it is more important than ever to shine a light on Black women-owned coffee brands as they navigate a space where not many people look like them.

From blends that tell Black American history with each bag to one Black woman’s take on French Press, MadameNoire has you covered with five Black women-owned coffee brands to add to your cart during this International Coffee Day!

1. Chicago French Press

As the visionary founder and CEO behind Chicago French Press, Kris Christian represents one of the nation’s few women-owned roasteries and retailers.

Currently, she and her team operate two café locations in Chicago and oversee the nationwide distribution of Chicago French Press’s signature coffee blends, which include flavors like Chocolate Blueberry, Maple Pecan, Vanilla Bean Blossom, and a host of others that add to the tastiness of each cup of joe.