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It’s the age-old question, “What came first, the coffee or the bean?” and while the answer can be debated, in the instance of Louisiana Coffee Company, it was the brew that led to the berry.
“We were born from the energy and momentum of Coffee:30,” Hillary Robertson, co-owner of Louisiana Coffee Company, says. “As our passion for high-quality coffee deepened, we realized that we did not just want to serve it. We wanted to roast it, source it responsibly and create blends and an experience that could represent ourselves and Louisiana beyond the walls of Coffee:30.”
Louisiana Coffee Company originated in 2021 when Robertson, along with her husband, Trent, Josh and Taylor Smith, and Jake Porche became determined to create something special, rooted in Louisiana hospitality, grit and flavor.
“It was not always a dream, but once it was conceived, we wholeheartedly pursued it,” Robertson says. “Where we are now is a result of believing in an idea, trial and error, and partnering with people who believed in doing something special.”
With that in mind came the research and finding the right beans, hand-selected, to roast in small batches. From there, the team worked to develop blends they felt represented the bold, soulful flavor of the South.
“Coffee is just the beginning,” Robertson continues. “What people are really after is the connection, consistency and something that feels personal. We have learned that growth requires getting uncomfortable and remaining patient, and that there is a lot of power in doing things your own way.”
Fast-forward a few years, and Louisiana Coffee Company offers a variety of blends such as Bayou Breakfast, Mocha Beignet, Louisiana Mudslide, Southern Pecan and Café Calcasieu. Not only can their coffee be found at Coffee:30, but they’re also in a growing number of other coffee shops in the region, as well as available in Rouses all along the I-10 corridor.
“Coffee is the excuse, but people are the reason,” Robertson says. “Every time someone says our coffee made their morning better or a shop owner tells us they are proud to serve our beans or a barista gets excited about a new roast, that keeps us going!”
The future continues to look bright for Louisiana Coffee Company. On the horizon is a celebrity line of coffees that are being carefully kept under wraps but are sure to bring a whole new wave of buzz and exposure when it happens.
And if you’re looking for a private label coffee for your own company, restaurant or event, Louisiana Coffee Company is willing to serve you up a fabulous cup of joe of your own.
“We want to be known not just as a Louisiana brand,” Roberson says, “but as a southern coffee leader with a national footprint while staying true to our local roots.”
To find out more about Louisiana Coffee Company, head over to their website, LouisianaCoffeeCompany.com.
