Storm King Mountain Blend

Feza and Diane Oktay established North River Roasters in Poughkeepsie, New York in Fall 2015 as the citys first resident coffee roaster, bringing specialty coffee expertise to a community that previously lacked local roasting. In December 2022, the founders donated the entire business to Mid Hudson Works, a workforce development nonprofit providing employment opportunities for veterans and individuals with disabilities, transforming the roastery into a social enterprise. Fluid bed air roasting technology enables precise temperature control while a Community Supported Coffee Roasting model, similar to agricultural CSAs, builds direct relationships with customers. All beans carry Fair Trade Organic certification, ensuring ethical sourcing standards throughout their supply chain.