As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible chapter of growth, creativity, and community at Kahwa Coffee Roasters. From exciting new cafe openings to meaningful partnerships and unforgettable events, this year truly showcased what Kahwa is all about: great coffee, strong connections, and local pride.
Growing the Kahwa Family
This year marked an exciting expansion for Kahwa with the opening of two new cafes. We proudly welcomed a new franchise location in Port Charlotte, bringing our handcrafted coffee to even more Florida communities. At the same time, we opened a corporate cafe in Oldsmar, creating another space where guests can gather, connect, and enjoy their favorite Kahwa brews.
Beyond Florida, we also celebrated a major milestone in Texas with the one-year anniversary of both of our Texas franchise locations. Seeing these cafes thrive and become part of their local communities has been incredibly rewarding, and we’re grateful for the support that made it possible.
Making Noise with Our Biggest Social Campaign Yet
This year, we launched our largest social campaign to date with the FPSL campaign. To bring this campaign to life, we sent out curated PR kits to media outlets and influencers, encouraging them to share the Kahwa story with their audiences. We even hosted an event at our warehouse where we hosted a funeral for pumpkin spice! The response was amazing, helping us reach other pumpkin spice haters and spotlight the energy behind our brand.
You can check out some of those videos here!
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- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN3JtzBXEU9/?igsh=MTRtMTFzbWQwem9rYg==
Giving Back to the Community
Community has always been at the heart of Kahwa, and this year we were honored to work alongside several charitable organizations, including CASA, NPCF, and more. Through these partnerships, we helped raise money, spread awareness, and support causes that make a real difference. Giving back isn’t just something we do, it’s who we are.
A Legendary Coffee Collaboration
One of this year’s most thrilling moments was launching a coffee collaboration with Horse Soldier Bourbon. Together, we created Legendary Coffee — a limited-release, whiskey barrel-aged coffee crafted from premium beans aged in genuine Horse Soldier barrels. The result? A rich, full-bodied cup with subtle notes of whiskey and oak, crafted for both coffee aficionados and bourbon lovers alike. A portion of the proceeds from this blend supports nonprofit initiatives benefitting American Veterans, making every cup meaningful beyond the flavor. Purchase a bag here!
Looking Ahead
As we head into the new year, we’re filled with gratitude for our guests, franchisees, partners, and team members who made all of this possible. This year pushed us to grow, innovate, and connect more deeply with our communities—and we’re just getting started.
Here’s to another year of great coffee, bold ideas, and meaningful moments at Kahwa Coffee Roasters. ☕💛