Bekele Gemeda

JBC Coffee Roasters operates out of Madison, Wisconsin, with nearly thirty years in specialty coffee. The company employs three Q Graders on staff and works exclusively with beans scoring 85 or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association scale, sourcing directly from producers and through brokers who share its commitment to sustainability. JBC has won the Good Food Award five times and been named a finalist seven times, while accumulating over 340 coffees rated 90 or above at Coffee Review. A Wilton Benitez Pink Bourbon achieved a 98 point score at Coffee Review, the highest in the publication's history. The roastery's small batch approach balances scientific precision with artisanal skill, maintaining full control over every stage from green buying through final quality checks.